Can I drink alcohol in the park?
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What it really means
Often yes — picnics with wine or beer are a common summer sight in many UK parks. But some areas have local restrictions (PSPOs) where police can ask you to stop or hand over alcohol, and drinking is banned on London public transport. Look for signs, keep it low-key, and take your bottles home. Being loudly drunk in public is where tolerance ends.
Chinese explanation
通常可以——夏天在英国许多公园里，配着葡萄酒或啤酒野餐很常见。但有些区域有地方性限制（PSPO），警察可要求你停止饮酒或交出酒品；伦敦的公共交通上禁止饮酒。注意看标识，保持低调，酒瓶带走。在公共场合醉得大吵大闹，就超出大家的容忍范围了。
Example conversation
A: Can I drink alcohol in the park, or will I get in trouble?
B: A quiet beer with a picnic is normal here. Just check for signs — some parks restrict it.
A：在公园里能喝酒吗？会不会惹麻烦？
B：野餐时安安静静喝瓶啤酒在这里很正常。留意一下告示——有些公园有限制。
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