Discover more in Warwickshire
Rolling countryside, riverside walks and landscapes developed by Capability Brown, plus houses filled with history and a 14th-century dovecote.
Whether you’re wanting a cup of tea or coffee, a slice of cake, or a hot meal made from fresh, local ingredients, you’ll find it at the cafés and tea-rooms in Warwickshire. Our gardens also offer the perfect opportunity to dine al fresco with your own picnic. Discover the top picnic spots in the region below.
Head to the tennis lawns to enjoy a delicious picnic with a view. You can also find picnic benches next to the car park and in the barnyard.
Roll your blanket out under the beautiful cedar trees on the south lawn at Upton's gardens, and the sunken garden makes for the perfect family picnic location. Benches can be found dotted along the mirror pool for those seeking a peaceful spot.
You're welcome to picnic in the grounds – just watch out for the ducks who’ll expect you to share. We’d recommend the picnic tables on the front lawn as the best place to picnic while little ones play.
Take in beautiful views across the meadow or relax by the river when you picnic on the Paddock while spending time in nature.
Find picnic tables by the stableyard, under the shade of the nearby trees and also by the car park.
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack with your dog or relaxing lunch with friends, we’ve got a choice of places to eat, drink, and shop at Charlecote.
Find the restaurant serving drinks, meals, light bites and cakes, as well as the shop and plant sales, in the barnyard. Pick up your next read from the second-hand bookshop.
A trip to Coughton wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the café and shop. Indulge in a delicious cream tea, pick up a souvenir, or grab your next read from the second-hand bookshop.
Stop by the Pavilion Café on your visit to Upton House and grab a bite to eat, a hot or cold drink and a slice of cake. Buy a souvenir of your visit in the shop, or pop into the second-hand bookshop for a new read.
The café with indoor and outdoor seating is open and serving a range of hot and cold food and drinks. Stop by the shop to pick up gifts, souvenirs and plants.
Rolling countryside, riverside walks and landscapes developed by Capability Brown, plus houses filled with history and a 14th-century dovecote.