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LIFE ’ S A PICNIC CONT .
Sky-blue sea that gently washes upon dunes of sand that stretch as far as the eye can see , white cliffs and an adorable seaside town where you can find boogie boards for the kids , flippers and postcards for the adults and ice cream for the whole family . No , we ’ re not talking about a distant beach in Santorini , Majorca or Nice ; this pristine picnic ready spot is Viking Bay ( www . visitkent . co . uk / attractions / vikingbay-2822 /) beach in Broadstairs - can you smell the sea air and taste that 99 with a Flake yet ? The perfect picnic spot for families , Viking Bay is a must visit for you and the kids , with plenty of space for the whole family to come and enjoy one of England ' s rare wonders - a sandy beach ! Find a sunny spot on the sand , pitch that beach parasol and enjoy the sounds of kids splashing in the water , the smell of suncream and the feel of the heat of a real summer ' s day . We all know that on a sweltering beach day it ' s imperative that we stay hydrated , so get ahead of the game by packing tons of delicious , juicy fruit ; raspberries , strawberries , watermelon , cherries and nectarines are all in season for a July picnic so take advantage of so many delectable treats being on offer so readily .
If your picnic is spur of the moment you don ’ t even have to plan ahead as Broadstairs High Street is home to J . Prentis Fruiterers ( www . jprentis . co . uk ) where you can fulfil all your fruity needs at your fingertips . If you ' re more of a savoury family , and the idea of a picnic bursting with fruit fills you with dread , fear not because no beach picnic would be complete without one thing : an evening BBQ . Soft rolls , charred sausages and burgers with all the trimmings , as long as you fire up the barbie after 6pm you can grill up anything you fancy and enjoy it as the sun sets over the horizon of the glittering Kentish ocean .
If you are scanning this list looking for a couple of romantic recommendations , then look no further because we have the ideal suggestion . Knole Park ( www . nationaltrust . org . uk / knole ) is known throughout Kent as the place to go for some deer spotting , and what better way to enjoy a delightful picnic than with an audience of adorable animals in their natural habitat . This place requires a special kind of atmosphere so we recommend you beat the rush of tourists and dog walkers by getting up early and indulging in a daybreak picnic . As the mists clear over the grassy fields you will see the colours of the sunrise streak across the early morning sky , and be able to enjoy the cool air and fresh smell of pure countryside as you savour this romantic moment with your loved one . A picnic you will never forget , it will be a breakfast where time stands still and you really get to savour everything from the view to the company you keep and of course , your delicious food . Your breakfast picnic will really be a delight for all the senses and is an excuse to truly run wild with your imagination . Opt for something fancy like granola , fruit and yoghurt parfaits that you ’ ve lovingly prepared the night before , or strip your nibbles down and enjoy an indulgent sausage sandwich . Muffins and bagels , croissants and fruit salads , bacon and sausages can all be enjoyed while cuddled up on top of a blanket in Knole Park . You could even go the extra mile and pack the ingredients for a sunrise mimosa using some freshly squeezed orange juice and a Balfour Winery ( balfourwinery . com ) sparkling wine - a delicious way to toast to love and some great food .
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