{"id":10105,"date":"2024-06-18T14:44:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/its-my-name-above-the-door-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T17:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T16:17:34","slug":"its-international-picnic-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/its-international-picnic-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy International Picnic Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re big picnic fans here at Crane & Co. There’s nothing better than getting out with your loved ones in nature and enjoying some splendid snacks in beautiful scenery. So, this International Picnic Day we thought we’d tell you a little about some of our favourite spots for a blanket based gathering…<\/span><\/h3>\n

We are wonderfully lucky to be surrounded by some absolutely stunning spaces and now the weather is getting better, getting out in nature is a proven way to say goodbye to the seasonal blues and embrace the sunshine!<\/p>\n

Starting off our list, we have Danny’s favourite spot – Butt’s Brow. Enjoying panoramic views over Eastbourne & the surrounding downland, Butt’s Brow is accessible by car with a small car park up the top or it can be enjoyed as part of a popular circular walk on the South Downs from Jevington.<\/p>\n

Next on the list is another great spot nestled in the South Downs – it’s Dan’s Friston Forest pick of Crowlink. Just a little further along than Birling Gap, it’s a fantastic (and much quieter spot) with wonderful views, and it’s just a short walk to the cliffs from the carpark on Crowlink Lane.<\/p>\n

Moving on to another spot to immerse yourself in the great outdoors, we have Sarah’s picnic spot of choice down at Arlington Reservoir. It’s a particularly great spot for those keen on wildlife (especially bird lovers!) and has a lovely circular walk around the reservoir. There’s a little cafe for some hot drinks to accompany your picnic too.<\/p>\n

Katie’s pick is also a favourite of mine. Abbott’s Wood is a great option if you’re thinking of a picnic with some less mobile family members as you can opt for a picnic in the park area just by the car park to avoid the walk. But it’s also a great one for the kids with a play area near the carpark too, or venture further into the woodland for some fantastic tree swings dotted through the woods!<\/p>\n

Luckily I have plenty of favourite picnic spots to choose from. With Abbotts Wood already on the list, I had to go with my next favourite of Michelham Priory. It’s a simply gorgeous setting with wonderful gardens and grounds, as well as the Manor House which is open to explore. This is a national trust site so does require a small fee to enter but makes for a great day out for all the family, and the site is always happy to see people enjoying the grounds with a picnic. I do have one more to add to the list, a must-do if you like, and that is Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes. The manicured gardens make for a simply stunning setting for you to live out your Bridgerton dreams.<\/p>\n

We’d of course love to keep adding to our list, so if you have a favourite spot, drop us a message – we’d love to hear all about it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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