ALTHOUGH this week has been more blustery that blistering, summer is definitely on the way and what better way to kick back and relax than to find a shady spot in a pub beer garden.

We asked readers to suggest some of their favourites in and around Chelmsford and here’s what you came up with.

1. The Fox and Raven, Barnes Mill Road, Springfield

2. Shaw Farm, Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers

3. Windmill Tavern, East Hanningfield

4. The Eagle, Stock Road, Galleywood

5. The Angel, Main Road, Broomfield

6. The Golden Fleece, Duke Street, Chelmsford

7. Riverside Inn, Victoria Road, Chelmsford

8. Six Bells, Main Road, Boreham

9. The Bakers Arms, Common Road, Stock

10. The White Hart Inn, Margaretting Tye, Ingatestone