31 of the best pubs gardens in and around Northampton to enjoy a drink in the unseasonably sunny February weather
By Alice Dyer
Published 26th Feb 2019, 15:51 BST
Updated 26th Feb 2019, 16:55 BST
Northampton is basking in the unseasonably warm and sunny February weather and we’re all desperate to be outside enjoying it.
Temperatures have soared as high as 17C today across Northants and beyond this week and everyone seems to be in a slightly better mood than normal. If you’re on a day off then lucky you! Some of us are stuck in an office looking longingly out of the window dreaming of barbecues, ice creams and pub gardens. If you're looking to make the most of the warm spell here are 31 of the best places in and around town to enjoy a sunny drink in a beer garden.
Best pub gardens in Northants
The Abington boasts a ping pong table in its courtyard style garden in Wellingborough Road
The Althorp Coaching Inn in Great Brington is as cosy outside in the summer as it is inside in the winter with its beautiful enclosed courtyard garden
Residents or visitors can enjoy a cool drink in the large garden at The Aviator Hotel in Sywell overlooking the busy airfield
There is fun for all the family at The Billing Mill in Great Billing which sits on its own island surrounded by water from the River Nene. The large garden includes play equipmnent for children
The terrace and gardens at Brampton Halt in Chapel Brampton have stunning views over the lake and countryside and host barbecues in the warmer months
Sit back and enjoy the sunshine in the garden at The Britannia in Bedford Road on the banks of the River Nene
Play equipment for the kids, relaxing for the parents....The County in Abington Avenue
Large TV screens in the garden? What's not to love. The Crown and Cushion, Wellingborough Road
Laid back vibes outside at the Department of Meat & Social Affairs in Bridge Street featuring a table tennis table
The garden at the Greyhound in Milton Malsor is huge! Always a popular choice on a sunny day with rattan furniture on the patio and benches on the grass. Plenty of sun, a pond and sometimes a bouncy castle if you're lucky
The Hart of Duston in Harlestone Road has recently undergone a makeover and now has a lovely wooden climbing frame in the garden as well as a bouncy castle. A little sun trap!
The Hopping Hare in Hopping Hill Gardens is fast becoming a firm favourite with celebs. Anyone fancy a glass of fizz outside on the rattan furniture among the mature trees?
Watch the planes fly over the huge garden at the Horseshoe in Sywell
Stunning views across the fields at the canalside Narrowboat at Weedon
