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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

By Fiona GladstonePublished: 22 May 2014

Table, Furniture, Garden, Outdoor table, Outdoor furniture, Lavender, Home accessories, Shrub, Picnic, Meal,

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).

Picnic ideas and inspiration
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Jasper Conran at Debenhams

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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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Top 10 foods to pack for days out
15 picnic recipes we love
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Sainsbury's

Circle, Teal, Creative arts, Craft, Home accessories,

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

Very

Drinkware, Dishware, Drink, Glass, Stemware, Bottle, Barware, Wine glass, Kitchen utensil, Tableware,

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

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Home Candy

Drinkware, Magenta, Pink, Tableware, Purple, Serveware, Teal, Violet, Dishware, Punch bowl,

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

Talking Tables

Furniture, Food, Table, Decoration, Party supply, Party, Cuisine, Sweetness, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor table,

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

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Joules

Serveware, Dishware, Home accessories, Bag, Plate, Present, Kitchen utensil, Linens, Platter, Gift wrapping,

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

Anorak

Serveware, Green, Dishware, Drinkware, Cup, Tableware, Porcelain, Cone, Costume accessory, Cup,

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