London's top picnic spots

So you've got your hamper. Where are the best places to tuck in?

Kew Gardens (020 8940 1171) 9.30am to 6.30pm (7.30pm at weekends) Getting there: Kew Gardens Tube (District Line); Kew Bridge railway station

Hampton Court Palace (020 8781 9500) 9.30am to 6pm Sun to Tuesday, 10.15am to 6pm Monday. Getting there: Hampton Court Station (trains depart Waterloo). Or go by river (09068 663344)

Regent's Park (020 7486 7905) 8.30am to 9.30pm. Getting there: Baker Street (Circle, District, Metropolitan, Jubilee Lines), Great Portland Street (Circle, District, Metropolitan), Regent's Park (Bakerloo).

Richmond Park (020 8948 3209) 7am to 30 minutes before dusk. Getting there: Richmond Tube station (District Line)