A sunken Italian garden, a hidden Roman folly, a trickling water garden, a heavenly rose garden, a cottage herb garden, a rolling lawn in sight of a classic country house, and, of course, a duck pond, are some of the many features of Cannizaro Park.

And, even though Cannizaro House is a very posh hotel, bar and restaurant, the gardens are public, which means they are free to enjoy year round.

There are even some public loos (dismal but generally useable) tucked well away.  Although you can always choose to stump up for a pot of tea on the terrace and use the hotel’s sumptuous facilities.

Or, pop down to Wimbledon Village to one of the delis, coffee shops (or even Tesco Express) or bring your own picnic.  My favourite takeaway coffee is from the Butcher and Grill, where they also make a fabulous rustic sausage roll - perfect when you’re too lazy to pack your own picnic.