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8 top picnic ideas for Summer
Welcome the Summer season by prepping your picnic baskets and eating out in the sunshine. Here are some of our favourite picnic ideas and inspiration this year
1
Ashley Thomas for Debenhams
Stick to a specific colour scheme when mixing styles and textures.
Melamine plates, £16 for four, melamine bowls, £16 for four, all Ashley Thomas, Debenhams (debenhams.com).
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Melamine plates, £16 for four, melamine bowls, £16 for four, all Ashley Thomas, Debenhams (debenhams.com).
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
2
Jasper Conran at Debenhams
An all-in-one picnic basket that provides practical storage is a must this Summer.
J by Jasper Conran wicker picnic basket, £40, Debenhams (debenhams.com)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
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15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
J by Jasper Conran wicker picnic basket, £40, Debenhams (debenhams.com)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
3
Sainsbury's
A deep and vibrant colour scheme helps liven up small, dull spaces.
Deck chair, £29.99, pink picnic chair, £8, floor cushions, £18 each, large tray, £8, cocktail glass, £2.50, goblet, £2.50, plate, £2.50, pitcher, £5, oval platter, £2, large platter, £6, tumbler, £2, hi-ball tumbler, £2.50, all Sainsbury’s Hot House outdoor range (sainsburys.co.uk).
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Deck chair, £29.99, pink picnic chair, £8, floor cushions, £18 each, large tray, £8, cocktail glass, £2.50, goblet, £2.50, plate, £2.50, pitcher, £5, oval platter, £2, large platter, £6, tumbler, £2, hi-ball tumbler, £2.50, all Sainsbury’s Hot House outdoor range (sainsburys.co.uk).
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
4
Very
Practical and stylish, this hamper is ideal for a romantic picnic.
Picnic hamper for two, £50, Very (very.co.uk)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Picnic hamper for two, £50, Very (very.co.uk)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
5
Home Candy
Make a statement with your picnic area, with a set of eye-catching tumblers.
Pitcher, £12.50, tall tumbler, £4.50, short tumbler, £4, in cerise, lagoon blue, emerald green or transparent, all Crystal range, Home Candy (homecandy.com).
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Pitcher, £12.50, tall tumbler, £4.50, short tumbler, £4, in cerise, lagoon blue, emerald green or transparent, all Crystal range, Home Candy (homecandy.com).
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
6
Talking Tables
Use a stand-out pattern to set the colour scheme, then accessorise with bright, bold shades.
Talking Tables Floral Fiesta Range, from £3, Talking Tables (talkingtables.co.uk)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Talking Tables Floral Fiesta Range, from £3, Talking Tables (talkingtables.co.uk)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
7
Joules
Bring the coast to your garden with this nautical table setting.
Bistro set, £115, bottle carrier, £16, bottles, £4 each, coffee pot, £27, side plate, £8.95, and mug, £8.95, all Joules (joules.com)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Bistro set, £115, bottle carrier, £16, bottles, £4 each, coffee pot, £27, side plate, £8.95, and mug, £8.95, all Joules (joules.com)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
8
Anorak
Fun and simplistic designs look really effective when combined.
Rolling Hills melamine beakers, £4.50 each, plates, £5.50 each, and bowls, £5.50 each, Kissing Rabbits melamine beakers, £4.50 each, plates, £5.50 each, and bowls, £5.50 each, all Anorak, (anorakonline.co.uk)
Picnic ideas and inspiration
15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
Cool accessories – from hampers to folding chairs
8 great picnic blankets
Rolling Hills melamine beakers, £4.50 each, plates, £5.50 each, and bowls, £5.50 each, Kissing Rabbits melamine beakers, £4.50 each, plates, £5.50 each, and bowls, £5.50 each, all Anorak, (anorakonline.co.uk)
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15 prime picnic spots around the UK
Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
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8 great picnic blankets
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