In the media
TV, radio, national papers and magazines: how National Picnic Week has made the news.
In the media
On air, on screen and in print
National Picnic Week has been covered by national TV, national and regional newspapers, magazines and hundreds of radio stations.
- 106pieces of coverage from a single week’s campaign
- 63radio stations carrying one partner’s interviews
- 256mpotential audience reached in a single year
On TV
Watch the week on screen
On the radio
Heard across the country
Partner spokespeople and the week’s founder have been interviewed on BBC local radio and commercial stations nationwide.
National Picnic Week radio feature 4:54
Syndicated to radio stations across the UK
National Picnic Week, presented by Pom-Bear 2:24
Partner radio feature
Pom-Bear picnic feature 2:32
Partner radio feature
Picnic traditions 2:28
Radio feature
In print and online
Featured in
The Independent
Picnic recipes for National Picnic Week, from salmon pâté to tomato tarte tatin.
ReadHuffPost UK
National Picnic Week marks the return of the twistable wine cork.
ReadDaily Express
Gadgets and gifts for the best picnic in Britain.
ReadHello!
Easy picnic recipes to celebrate the week.
ReadThe Scotsman
Scotland’s five best picnic spots, chosen by National Picnic Week.
ReadWanderlust
Great British spots for a picnic during the week.
ReadAnOther Magazine
A celebration of the joy of picnics.
ReadYorkshire Post
A picnic guide to York, created for National Picnic Week.
ReadPress and Journal
Skye’s Fairy Pools named Scotland’s best picnic site.
ReadMy Weekly
Where to find the best picnic spot in the UK.
ReadThe People’s Friend
A vintage picnic menu for National Picnic Week.
ReadHousewares
The trade press on brands backing the week.
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Also covered by
- The Sun
- GQ
- Coventry Telegraph
- Huddersfield Examiner
- Sheffield Star
- Derbyshire Times
- North Wales Daily Post
- Pembrokeshire Herald
- Leamington Observer
- Northern Life
- Secret London
- British Food and Travel
- Better Retailing
- Asian Trader
For journalists and producers
We can help with spokespeople, research and picnic ideas for features.
- Spokespeople from our partners for radio, TV and print.
- New research on how the country picnics, released in the run-up to the week.
- Picnic ideas, food safety tips and images for features.
Key dates
- National Picnic Week: Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 June 2027
- International Picnic Day: 18 June
- Father’s Day: Sunday 20 June
Media enquiries
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