One of the things we are all looking forward to is that first drink in the sun with our family and friends when lockdown eases.
Milton Keynes is home to some great, social outdoor pub spaces, which are perfect for doing some of our favourite spring and summer hobbies: drinking outside, being with friends and basking in the sun.
Here are some of the best outdoor pub spaces, which you can enjoy with five others or one other household on or after April 12, depending on what is decided by the government closer to time as part of the four-step roadmap out of lockdown.
1. The Swan Inn, Milton Keynes Village
Kay Munro recommended the sun-trap garden at The Swan Inn, at Milton Keynes Village for a boozy brunch after lockdown. Photo: UGC
2. The Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
Daniel Barry recommended The Lowndes Arms as one of the best pubs to have a pint outside, with some of the best views of the surrounding landscape. Photo: UGC
3. Old Beams, Shenley Lodge
Allison Brandham gave a shout out to the Old Beams pub at Shenley Lodge with a courtyard-style garden and she recommended it for its "great food, great staff and good standards." Photo: UGC
4. The Red Lion, Fenny Stratford
Cheryl Hall is looking forward to sipping on a cold drink again at The Red Lion in Fenny Stratford. She said: "most of the canal pubs suit me, it's always nice to watch the boats go by with a lovely draught lager." Photo: UGC