As we approach the business end of this year’s Wimbledon championship and look forward to a packed programme of local festivals, thoughts of planning a classic summer picnic spring to mind. To make things easier we’ve highlighted three of the best places on Merseyside to grab yourself everything you need for a proper summer feast that wouldn’t look out of place on the finest Cambridge lawn.
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Sandhill Strawberry Farm, Rainhill
Punters go through 28,000 kg of strawberries every year at Wimbeldon. If you fancy picking a few punnets of your own then head on over to this picturesque Rainhill farm to give it a try. Open every day from May until early August, you won’t get fresher than this.
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The Moon & Pea, Lark Lane
One of Lark Lane’s most popular eateries offers made-to-order picnics from its tiny deli with ingredients including fresh chorizo and homemade pies all packaged in an authentic wicker basket. Throw in a location just a stone’s throw from Sefton Park and your afternoon is sorted.
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Turtle Bay, Victoria Street
A Wimbledon favourite and top tipple at any self-respecting garden party, the herbal tonic Pimm’s is typically served with lemonade or ginger ale. Victoria Street’s Turtle Bay has put its own unique Caribbean twist on the British classic mixing a glug of Pimm’s No.1 Cup with fresh mint, strawberries, cucumber, lime, ginger, orange and passion fruit.
