There is no better feeling than the first sip of an ice cold drink on a sunny day in a beer garden - but with so many pubs in Norfolk it can be hard to pick which one to visit.
Here are some of the county's pubs with the biggest gardens where there is a high chance you will find a table.
1. The Unthank Arms
Where: 149 Newmarket Street, Norwich, NR2 2DR
This charming Victorian corner pub offers great food from its upstairs grill paired with a good selection of drinks.
The pub has been in the heart of the Golden Triangle for more than 30 years and its big beer garden is always packed with those living in the surrounding streets.
2. The Orchard Gardens
Where: 73 Mundesley Road, North Walsham, NR28 0DB
This pub located just outside North Walsham town centre is a favourite among folk living in the area, with a large beer garden filled with sofas and tables perfect for soaking up the sun.
The pub also holds a Thursday night quiz and has a great selection of beers and other alcoholic drinks.
3. The Lion at Thurne
Where: The St, Thurne, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3AP
This pub is the perfect summer spot, boasting views of the Norfolk Broads from its huge beer garden.
Our reviewer recently praised its pizzas, puddings and pricing.
4. Nelson Head
Where: The St, Horsey, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4AD
A traditional country pub that welcomes dog walkers and offers warm meals and cold pints in its extensive garden.
It also has lots of great ales and ciders on offer and there are lots of bracing walks that can start and end at the pub.
5. The Black Horse
Where: 50 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3DE
The pub at the heart of the Golden Triangle is home to a huge garden around the back offering a great place to catch the sun with a pint.
The sprawling pub garden is now decorated with festoon lights above lots of tables, a patio area and outside heaters.
Originally it was used as a bowling green during the Victorian and Edwardian era.
6. The Gunton Arms
Where: The Gunton Arms, Norwich, NR11 8TZ
With food cooked on an open fire in the Elk Room and specials which include venison from the deer park, this traditional pub with a large garden, near North Walsham, is a perfect place to visit after a hot summer walk.
Its sister pub The Suffield Arms also boasts a big beer garden and offers a great alternative if the Gunton pub is full.
7. Brisley Bell
Where: The Green, Brisley, Dereham, NR20 5DW
Set on a beautiful common, the Brisley Bell features a large garden, which was voted as the UK's best in 2021, that is perfect for taking in the countryside and bright skies.
Located in a small village near Dereham, the venue is great for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
8. The Plough
Where: 58 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4AR
Located in St Benedicts Street, this hidden gem has very little signage on the outside but on the inside it is a charming pub with a large beer garden.
9. The White Hart
Where: London Road, Rocklands, Attleborough, NR17 1AY
This pub, located in Rocklands near Attleborough, has a large outdoor drinking area perfect for catching a tan while cooling down with a pint.
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