Going for a picnic has to be one of the best things about summer.
It’s the perfect afternoon out for a family or even a group of friends looking for a cheaper way to spend a summer’s day.
Whether you like to enjoy fancy picnics with a feast of savoury and sweet treats, or you prefer to just relax on a blanket with a sausage roll and a bag of crisps, going for a picnic is an excellent way to spend a summer’s day.
Even the simplest of sandwiches taste better when consumed in the sunshine.
Here are 12 of the most beautiful parks throughout Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford that are perfect for a summer picnic.
1. Pugneys Country Park
Asdale Rd, Denby Dale Rd, Wakefield WF2 7EQ. Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre nature reserve and has 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 2882 Google reviews. Photo: Google Maps
2. Newmillerdam Country Park
Newmillerdam, Wakefield WF2 6QQ This stunning park, with breathtaking scenery makes and unique wildlife, has 4.7 stars out of 5 based on 2667 Google reviews. Photo: Google Maps
3. Carr Lodge Park
Wakefield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5HE Carr Lodge park is a public park in a predominantly residential area close to the centre of Horbury and has 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 241 Google reviews. Photo: Google Maps
4. National Trust Nostell Park
Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wragby, Wakefield WF4 1QE The beautiful grounds at Nostell Priory have 4.6 stars out of 5 based on 4491 Google reviews Photo: Google Maps