Article: Happy hampers! The great British picnic is a summertime tradition. IAIN MAYHEW picks his perfect spots for al fresco fun.(News)

Byline: IAIN MAYHEW

THERE'S nothing quite like a family picnic on a warm summer's day. Wasps in the strawberry jam, an ill-aimed frisbee in the black forest gateau and the dog with his snout in the biscuit tin.

It's the very essence of a British summer.

And no matter where you live, there is bound to be a secluded spot nearby with great views where you can while away a lazy afternoon listening to the cricket on the radio, playing football with the kids or simply snoozing in the long grass.

So get out the Tupperware, butter the bread, rinse ...

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