This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews.placeholder image
This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. | Lancashire County Council

15 top-rated picnic spots to try in Lancashire before the rain comes - according to Google

By Catherine Musgrove

Senior reporter

Published 14th Aug 2026, 10:37 GMT

The weather is set to change soon.

This summer is on course to be the hottest on record.

But a band of rain is on the way in coming days - meaning this weekend could be your last chance (for a while) to enjoy a picnic in one of Lancashire’s beauty spots.

We’ve rounded up a list of top-rated destinations across the region, according to Google Reviews, all rated above 4/5.

Take a look at the pages below for more information.

This area is famed for it's views and walks, and is a great place to picnic too. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with visitors praising the picnic spots along the river and clean toilets. However, they warn that it gets very busy in the summer, and parking spaces are limited.

13. Crook O'Lune Picnic Ground, Halton

This area is famed for it's views and walks, and is a great place to picnic too. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with visitors praising the picnic spots along the river and clean toilets. However, they warn that it gets very busy in the summer, and parking spaces are limited. Photo: Marcus Leeming

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Haslam Park rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. It sits alongisde the Lancaster Canal, featuring Grade II listed gates at its entrance and Haslam Park Nature Reserve inside. One reviewer said: "Lovely open fields with quaint gardens, ponds and even an orchard. Nice spot for an evening picnic in the summer. Also had great playground for the kids."

14. Haslam Park, Preston

Haslam Park rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. It sits alongisde the Lancaster Canal, featuring Grade II listed gates at its entrance and Haslam Park Nature Reserve inside. One reviewer said: "Lovely open fields with quaint gardens, ponds and even an orchard. Nice spot for an evening picnic in the summer. Also had great playground for the kids." | NW Photo: Neil Cross

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Alkincoats Park rates as 4.6/5 on Google. It is a spacious park with plenty of space for a picnic, but has a cafe with toilets too. There's also bowling greens and a tennis courts.

15. Alkincoats Park, Alkincoats Rd, Colne

Alkincoats Park rates as 4.6/5 on Google. It is a spacious park with plenty of space for a picnic, but has a cafe with toilets too. There's also bowling greens and a tennis courts. | Google

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