If you're looking for somewhere new to spend an afternoon, one scenic spot in Warwickshire could be just the thing - and you could even bump into some furry friends too. Charlecote Park in Wellesbourne is a National Trust site which is home to a grand Tudor mansion encircled by a deer park, home to around 200 of these magnificent animals who freely wander the grounds. Birmingham Live writer Emily Chaplin decided to head to the spot for a scenic picnic and hailed it as the 'best' one she had ever had.
Boasting picture-perfect views, an array of different animals and immaculate gardens too, it's the ideal place to spend a couple of hours relaxing and exploring. READ MORE: 'I ventured into a vast underground city once home to thousands hidden beneath a car park' She wrote: "When we pulled into the busy car park just before lunch on a Saturday, it seemed that plenty of others had the same idea as us. There's a café and a restaurant located on the estate, but most of the people we passed were carrying picnic baskets, had sandwiches and snacks stashed under their pushchairs or were already pitched up on one of the many wooden tables.
Others were stretched out with blankets by the river while the little ones played lawn games and chased after frisbees." You can take a tour of the impressive mansion but you'll need to pay to do so. However, wandering the grounds is absolutely free.
Strolling through the fields, Emily and her husband were quick to spot some fallow deer sheltering un.