9 Ways to Spoil Your Mum on Mother’s Day Posted on 18 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in General Updated for 2023.This Sunday we celebrate our loved ones who play a huge part in our lives. This day is to honour a mother, father, grandparent or other family members who may be integral to our everyday lives by showering us with love and kindness. Be unique this year and wow that special someone by choosing one of our top picks for Mothering Sunday. It’s time to grab your comfiest picnic blanket, fill a wicker basket with homemade sandwiches and dig out the biscuit tin before heading out of the door to one of these delightful open park picnic spots in Kent!The idea might be to take a break from technology and embrace the great outdoors, but we guarantee that some of these spots are Instagram-worthy… 1) Lullingstone Country ParkLullingstone Country Park is home to hundreds of ancient trees, some of which are thought to be 800 years old! With beautiful grassland speckled with wild flowers throughout the summer months, this picture-perfect country park is the ideal spot if you’re looking for stunning Kentish countryside. The car park fees are £1.70 Monday-Friday and £2.70 weekends and bank holidays. 2) Trosley Country ParkCovering 170 acres of woodland and chalk downland, Trosely Park is the perfect choice for stunning views of the Kent Downs. There are 3 walking trails if you fancy stretching your legs before settling down for a picnic (including the Trosley Trail which is an easy access route). Parking is £1.70 Monday-Friday and £2.70 weekends and bank holidays.3) Shorne Woods Country ParkShorne Woods Country Park is one of the most popular country parks in Kent. With 300 acres of woodland, meadows and wetlands to explore, it’s easy to see why! Take a walk around the natural haven by following one of the walking trails and bring out the sandwiches in an idyllic private spot. Parking costs £2.30 Monday-Friday and £3.30 weekends and bank holidays. 4) Brockhill Country ParkThe peaceful Brockhill Country Park surrounds a stunning river and lake, the perfect recipe for a picnic! There is also plenty of wildlife and flora and fauna to spot at the park, alongside woods, meadows and dedicated picnic and play areas. Parking is £1.70 Monday-Friday and £2.70 weekends and bank holidays. 5) Grove Ferry Picnic SiteLooking for the perfect water-side spot? Grove Ferry Picnic site is the ideal stop off point on a walk down the River Stour, or, if you’re looking to make a day of it, why not take a boat ride along the river before enjoying your picnic? If you’re driving, parking costs £1.50 Monday-Friday and £2.50 weekends and bank holidays.6) Penshurst Place ParklandGo for a picnic with a view at Penshurst Place Parkland! With cycle routes that have been featured in the Visit England top 10 scenic routes in the country, this is certainly a grand spot for a picnic!Find opening times and admissions prices here. 7) Knole ParkThere are over 1,000 acres of land to explore at Knole Park. After roaming the grounds looking for wild deer (of which there are around 350!) and admiring the impressive country house, you can take a well-earned rest with a picnic. Find prices and opening times on the website here. 8) Sissinghurst Castle GardenYet another grand garden to add to your list, Sissinghurst is a favourite for avid picnickers due to the panorama views of the Kentish countryside that can be seen from the dedicated picnic spot. Find opening times and admission prices here.9) ChartwellThe grassy meadow of Chartwell is the perfect picnic spot. With views of the Kent Weald on one side and the majestic home of Winston Churchill on the other, it’s got something for everyone! Explore the house, roam around the beautiful gardens and enjoy a walk across the estate. Find prices and opening times on the website.Don’t forget to use private transport this weekend rather that jumping on a train. During this difficult time the nation can still use open spaces to relax whilst following the government’s social distancing. For more ideas visit our blog ‘6 Gardens to Visit in Kent’. Sources:https://www.kent-life.co.uk/food-drink/pretty-picnic-spots-in-kent-1-5473621https://www.visitkent.co.uk/visit-kent-blog/top-picnic-spots-in-kent/https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/perfect-picnic-spots-in-kent