PERFECT PARKLANDS

It’s been a hard year so far, hasn’t it? Often frustrating, chaotic and, for many people, extremely isolating. So after another interminable lockdown, the opportunity to meet up with those we love is going to feel like a refreshing draught of cool water after a journey through a seemingly endless desert. What’s more, the summer is here with its promise of long days, reviving warmth and ambles in the sun-soaked countryside.

The long absences from family and friends may also perhaps bring with them a pressure to make long-anticipated reunions perfect in every way. This expectation may be especially tricky to realise where several generations are meeting up. What may bring joy to exuberant children, for instance, may not prove exactly granny and grandad’s cup of tea. The solution is to choose a location that has something