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Surrey summer
serenity
It’s all very Swan Lake at
Worplesdon Place.
Whistful waterways
You wake to the loveliness of the
River Thames at The Bridge.
In praise of
the pub garden
Whenever the big yellow ball in the sky pops out and says hi, Brits
make a beeline for the beer garden. Whoever invented it deserves
a knighthood, at least. You get all the good bits of pubbing but
in a sunny, fresh-air, communing-with-nature setting. Just genius.
Loads of our pubs have outstanding outside spaces, and as it’s
summer, you need to know about them.
Grif昀椀n Inn, Fletching
This 500-year-old pub with 昀椀ve-star grub and top-drawer rooms
has more treats awaiting guests out back. Their vast garden is
Sussex’s best-kept secret. First, you’ll 昀椀nd the pretty paved terrace
– a delight in its own right. But as you venture further, you’ll be
rewarded by the lovely lawn. And it’s from here you get farreaching views of the Shef昀椀eld Park estate and South Downs.
It’s a magic space to kickback among nature, sip a drink, and
watch the sun setting on the ‘Sussex Serengeti’.
Carpenter’s Arms, Tonbridge
Now, here’s a real summer-ready pub garden for you. As well as
a peachy terrace, the Carpenter’s has a lovely large pergola and
three cute-and-cosy garden huts. And take note that the huts are
available for private hire and make a quirky party venue for up to
ten people. Their handy heaters mean you can keep partying long
after the sun’s gone down.
The Sussex Serengeti
Rolling views of the Ouse Valley
are just one of the gorgeous
Grif昀椀n Inn’s charms.
The Canford, Poole
This cool coastal pub in Canford Cliffs has the living-theoutdoor-dream down pat. There are tables aplenty, three
hireable Tiki Huts that host up to 20, and a row of pastelpainted Beach Huts. There’s even a food and drink station
in the form of the Boat Shack. They’ve really thought of
everything for your open-air pleasure.
Worplesdon Place, Guildford
This one doesn’t so much have a pub garden, but more of a pub
park. They boast (and they do) two acres of beautifully landscaped
grounds that overlook an enchanting lake that’s like a nature
reserve for birdlife (they even have a rare pair of black swans).
It sounds idyllic because it is.
Bull’s Head, Chislehurst
We all know our Great British Summer is famous for letting us
down, but don’t fret; the Bull’s Head has you covered (literally).
The heated garden huts are perfect for gathering with friends in
a shower-sheltered situation. But if you want to stay dry but still
see the sky, they have pods with see-thru canopies. The outdoor
bar and Burger Shack mean you don’t even have to run to the pub
for refreshments.
