My favourite place for afternoon tea is up in the sand dunes on beautiful Holkham Beach, looking out over the vast stretch of unspoilt white-gold sand. I like finding my own private sheltered spot between the grassy hills. I’ll pack my picnic basket with teeny, tiny egg sandwiches, homemade scones, a few squidgy chocolate brownies and a juicy bowl of strawberries. The best strawberries are of course those picked locally, perhaps somewhere on route to Holkham – try Wiveton Hall between Blakeney and Cley. Tea is lovely in summer but, if the weather’s on the chilly side, bring a big flask of hot chocolate and extra blankets to snuggle in. I can sit for hours enjoying the endless horizon and huge sky.

Photo courtesy of Tim Caynes on Flickr