The first few days of sun have emerged, and while we reach for our SPF at the back of the medicine cabinet, unearth our summer dresses and shorts from the undisturbed bottom of the drawer, and mix sangrias, dads everywhere are breaking out the barbecue and Jess Glynne is defrosting ready to soundtrack another year of Jet2 Holiday adverts.
One of the best ways to make the most of these sunny days is to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. Whether you’re planning a fun day out with the kids, a daytime date or a hangout with friends, a picnic is the perfect way to spend time together.
Keep costs low with homemade bites or go all out with lavish delights. But for the most luxurious picnic experience, these are just five essentials to pack up and bring with you!
1. Picnic blanket
Pick your perfect place in the shade or get sat down in the sunlight, lay your blanket down across the grass and get comfortable!
So Cosy has a fantastic range of luxury picnic blankets, including those which roll up into a bag for convenient carrying. Their range even includes pet-proof throws that double up as a protective layer for your car to ensure clean travel on the go!
2. The perfect picnic box
If your idea of the perfect summer spread includes a curation of charcuterie, you need the cheeseboard picnic box from Good Pair Days.
The insulated cooler will keep snacks and drinks chilled, while the wooden lid doubles as a cheeseboard for elegant serving.
3. Sporty supplies
How better to enjoy the glorious weather than by donning your sportswear and getting active?
Pickleball is a fantastic summer sport, and Pickleball People stock everything you need, from pickleball nets to paddles, balls and a range of accessories.
Plus, the sport can be played both indoors and outdoors, so you can use your pickleball kit all year round.
4. Sunscreen
While spending time in the summer sun, it’s crucial to protect your skin from burning.
Sunscreen prevents premature aging which is essential if you’re a sun worshipper.
But beware – not all sunscreens are created equal. Some may not provide the protection you need, while others are just unpleasant, leaving sticky residues and white marks all over your clothes and skin.
Dior’s Solar range has an expansive collection of products for every purpose. They offer sunscreen for body and face as well as self-tanning drops and gels, so you can look sunkissed all summer long.
5. Activities and entertainment
To make the most of a picnic day out, bring an activity to enjoy under the sun.
A portable bluetooth speaker is ideal if you want to blast out some tunes, while a pack of cards can keep a party of any size entertained for hours.
Alternatively, bring along a book! You don’t need a beach to enjoy a beach read, whether your prefer ravishing romances, haunting histories or enthralling thrillers.
Another inspired idea is to bring a sketchbook and capture the view! Windsor & Newton watercolour pencils are perfect for outdoor sketching.
If you’re packing up a picnic to enjoy under the sun, these are just five essentials we recommend for the best experience. These fantastic products can be enjoyed all summer long!
What’s included in your perfect picnic? Let us know in the comments below.
