In partnership with Chase Distillery, we're giving you inspiration on where to enjoy a slice of the countryside this spring. We've got a great deal for you, too...
If the last couple of years have revealed anything, it’s that the UK is spoiled for choice in the countryside department. And it's not just about remote woodland escapes, either: it's possible to find bucolic bliss a stone's throw from the city! This spring, we're helping you reconnect with nature wherever you are, and upgrade your getaway into a Chase escape. Chase has a range of flavours to choose from – Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo, Rhubarb and Bramley Apple and GB Gin – offering something for everyone’s tastebuds. Chase Gin is crafted in, and inspired by, the British countryside. Scroll down for the full recipes!
Chase is now available in Sainsbury's stores – and right now, you can get £5 off your first bottle. Simply use the code CHASE2022 when you buy online (terms and conditions apply).
Got your picnic and everything you need to create your delicious Chase G&T? Good! Now, all that’s required is a splendid setting to sample them in. There’s nothing wrong with some golden hour sips in your own garden or balcony, but if you want to venture into your local park or somewhere further afield, we’ve served up a few ideas to get you started…
It might surprise you, but the UK capital is home to its own fully-fledged forest. Situated in the northeast of the city, Epping Forest is a sprawling beast that would take a lifetime to cover in full. If you’ve only got one day, head to Hollow Ponds and take one of the boating lake’s vessels for a spin.
You don’t even have to leave Edinburgh city centre to get your daily dose of nature. The Royal Botanic Gardens to the north of the New Town is home to 70 acres of flora containing more than 13,500 species of living plants. Join one of the daily tours and get to grips with the various different types of rhododendrons before taking in the heights of the garden’s ravishing rock garden.
The UK’s first official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, south Wales’ Gower Peninsula really does live up to the billing thanks to its long, sandy beaches. There are over 20 coves and bays to choose from, but whichever one you opt for, be sure to pack your Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo gin for a perfect drink to sip at sunset.
Babbling brook? Tick. Paddling area? Tick. This picnic spot in the Forest of Dean is an idyllic place to have some al fresco eats in the heart of Gloucestershire’s ancient forest. Before you start dining in the dappled shade of the surrounding oaks, be sure to build up your appetite with a stroll around one of the short signposted trails.
South Manchester’s Alexandra Park is a brilliant slice of green space if you aren’t able to venture further afield into the neighbouring National Parks. The Victorian Terrace makes for a great after-work hangout, and on a sunny evening you can enjoy drinking in your surroundings with an ice-cold GB Gin and tonic in hand. Cheers!
You’re spoilt for choice for natural beauty in the Yorkshire Dales, but Malham Cove is a jewel in the crown of the National Park’s numerous crags, caves and waterfalls. Take a hike to the natural amphitheatre from the neighbouring village of Malham, and if you’re feeling adventurous, make your way to the top of the 70m high limestone cliff for amazing views back down below.
The centre of Birmingham isn’t renowned for its greenery, but to the south of the city lies Cannon Hill Park and a combined 200 acres of parkland and woodland ripe for exploration. Get up close with the likes of monkeys and red pandas at the Wildlife Conservation Park or sink a hole in one at the Golden Putter mini golf.
Running from Winchester to Eastbourne, this iconic 100-mile walking route and bridlepath transports visitors through the best of the South Downs National Park. Like getting high? Clamber your way to the top of Buster Hill for panoramic views of the undulating countryside or brave the valley of Devil’s Dyke for a real thigh burner.
The quaint Cornish coastal town of Fowey is as picture-postcard as it gets. Whether you want to go in search of a secluded bay (Lansallos is the quietest) or trek out to St Catherine’s Castle, be sure to take a Rhubarb and Bramley Apple gin and tonic in tow – with all the exploration, you’ll have earned it, after all.
A Chase escape isn’t limited to the green stuff. The quirky town of Deal on the Kent coast is a worthy day trip destination and you don’t even need the sun to have fun. If it’s not warm enough for an afternoon on the beach, go in search of trinkets and tidbits in its collection of antique shops and galleries that are dotted around its warrenlike lanes.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Simply combine ingredients in a highball glass with plenty of ice. Gently stir and garnish with a thin slice of fresh pink grapefruit. (Each 50ml serving = 1.9 units)
Redeem your bottle of Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin now by using code CHASE2022 at Sainsbury's.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Simply combine ingredients in a highball glass with plenty of ice. Gently stir and garnish with a thin slice of fresh apple. (Each 50ml serving = 1.9 units)
Redeem your bottle of Chase Rhubarb & Bramley Apple Gin now by using code CHASE2022 at Sainsbury's.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Simply combine ingredients in a highball glass with plenty of ice. Gently stir and garnish with a thin slice of fresh ginger. (Each 50ml serving = 1.9 units)
Redeem your bottle of Chase GB Gin now by using code CHASE2022 at Sainsbury's.
