With secret gardens, hilltop views and riverside parklands, there are plenty of picnic-friendly spots to choose from in Norwich.

Here is a round-up of five of the best places to enjoy a picnic in the city as chosen by you. 

1. The Plantation Garden

Where: 4 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3DB

The Plantation GardenThe Plantation Garden (Image: Newsquest)

The secret mid-Victorian garden off Earlham Road is a perfect spot in Norwich for those who enjoy the outdoors. 

A gothic fountain takes centre stage in an ornamental sunken garden, surrounded by winding paths and bridges trailing above the greenery. 

Resting your picnic basket among the flowers, embrace the "peace and tranquillity" of the city's best-kept secret. 

2. Mousehold Heath

Where: Heartsease Lane, Norwich NR7 9NT

Sunset Mousehold HeathMousehold Heath offers stunning sunsets (Image: Newsquest) One of Norwich's best viewpoints is tucked up within the city's upper woodlands at Mousehold Heath.

With a hilltop ledge overlooking the city, why not tuck into a picnic while admiring the sights of the city skyline?

See if you can spot the 900-year-old spire of Norwich Cathedral among the views.

3. Eaton Park

Where: South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU

Eaton ParkEaton Park (Image: Newsquest)

Decked out with tennis courts, crazy golf, and a café, grab a park bench at Eaton Park in South Park Avenue.

Tree-lined avenues lead to a sunken lily pond, providing plenty of opportunity for people-watching and outdoor dining.

Bring along some extra fruit and veggies to feed the ducks and spot the heron that flies over the park.

4. Earlham Park

Where: Earlham Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ

Earlham ParkEarlham Park (Image: Nick Butcher)

The open parklands next to the University of East Anglia offer plenty of wildlife and river interest in the summer season.

With a range of park festivals and events, visitors can explore the café and the wide outdoors, with seating areas around the park.

Find the perfect spot to lay down a picnic blanket and soak up the sun.

5. Whitlingham Country Park

Where: Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, NR14 8TR

Whitlingham Country ParkWhitlingham Country Park (Image: Mike Page)

A gateway to the Broads, Whitlingham Country Park spans more than 280 acres of countryside on the outskirts of the city.

With a picnic meadow, cycle paths and a visitors centre with a café, Whitlingham is the dream spot for walkers, cyclists and family outings.

If you want more adventure, why not try sailing, windsurfing or kayaking at Whitlingham Adventure?