Lancashire is blessed with some of the finest countyside and parks in the UK, and so why not enjoy them with food and drink as well?
We’ve rounded up a list of top-rated destinations across the region, according to Google Reviews, all rated above 4/5.
Take a look at the pages below for more information.
Take a look at the pages below for more information.
![Two adjacent parks in Preston city centre, with great places for picnicing. There's the river banks, great lawned areas, the Japanese Gardens, benches near the fountain in Miller Park, on top of the famous egg-rolling hill, or perhaps in the shade of maginifent trees. If you don't fancy taking food, then there's a cafe in Avenham Park with toilets, and a children's play area nearby. Or you could nip up the hill and into Preston city centre to bring something back. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/01/15/12/Avenham%20Park.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=550)
5. Avenham and Miller Parks, Preston
Two adjacent parks in Preston city centre, with great places for picnicing. There's the river banks, great lawned areas, the Japanese Gardens, benches near the fountain in Miller Park, on top of the famous egg-rolling hill, or perhaps in the shade of maginifent trees. If you don't fancy taking food, then there's a cafe in Avenham Park with toilets, and a children's play area nearby. Or you could nip up the hill and into Preston city centre to bring something back. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. | National WorldPhoto: NW
![Witton Country Park, Blackburn, rates as 4.4/5 on Google.
It's not far from junction 3 of the M65, and features 480-acres in the west of Blackburn. Around half of the country park is mixed woodland and parkland, while the rest is either farmland or rough grassland with open access. There's also a Go Ape centre for activities before or after a picnic, should you want to give it a go.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxMDI0Nzgy.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Witton Country Park, Blackburn
Witton Country Park, Blackburn, rates as 4.4/5 on Google. It's not far from junction 3 of the M65, and features 480-acres in the west of Blackburn. Around half of the country park is mixed woodland and parkland, while the rest is either farmland or rough grassland with open access. There's also a Go Ape centre for activities before or after a picnic, should you want to give it a go. | submitPhoto: submit
![Worden Park in Leyland, rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. South Ribble Borough Council have poured a lot of time and money into this park and it's buildings in recent years. There's a huge play area, woodland and river walk, a cafe, kiosks and toilets, walled garden, a maze, formal gardens, car park with dog cleaning facilities and a miniature railway which runs at certain times of the year.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/21/10/20/Worden%20Hall%20and%20Park.jpg?trim=0,0,0,0&crop=&width=800)
7. Worden Hall and Park, Leyland
Worden Park in Leyland, rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. South Ribble Borough Council have poured a lot of time and money into this park and it's buildings in recent years. There's a huge play area, woodland and river walk, a cafe, kiosks and toilets, walled garden, a maze, formal gardens, car park with dog cleaning facilities and a miniature railway which runs at certain times of the year. | Google
![The Beacon Fell Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland, moorland and farmland, with great views out to Morecambe Bay. There's pay and display parking, a cafe and toilets, and plenty of benches near the visitor centre, if you don't want to go off the beaten track. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/02/16/45/Beacon%20Fell%20Country%20Park.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Beacon Fell Country Park, Preston
The Beacon Fell Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland, moorland and farmland, with great views out to Morecambe Bay. There's pay and display parking, a cafe and toilets, and plenty of benches near the visitor centre, if you don't want to go off the beaten track. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. | Google