Finally, it’s time to celebrate. With Boris' latest announcement that outdoor gatherings of six will be allowed after the 29th of March, it is time to up your picnic game.
Imagine the scene - it's a warm spring day, you're wearinga floral midi dress and your picnic set up is on point. We've never been so excited, tbh.
You know what's coming, so get prepped early with these must-have picnic accessories and sets. From insulated wine tumblers to full-on vintage picnic baskets, who needs a posh restaurant when you have a park, amirite?
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Best picnic sets
1 of 22VonShef 4 Person Luxury Picnic Basket Set
Go big or go home. With this luxury picnic set, you will be the best 5-star restaurant in the park. This set for four people comes with wine glasses, plates, cutlery, salt and pepper shakers, a bottle opener and cotton napkins. You will definitely be the most boujee diners in the park.
2 of 22Partner in Wine Tumbler
What's better than a girls day in the park with matching Partners in Wine tumblers. Not sure what to get your spring-born bestie for her birthday? Now you do. You're welcome.
3 of 22Rose Gold Stainless Steel Champagne Flutes
Rose gold makes everything classy. These champagne flutes will turn any picnic into a celebration.
4 of 22Gardenia Picnic Basket
How cute is this picnic set? Equipped for four people this luxurious hamper is the perfect picnic set up.
5 of 22Picnic Hamper
This two-person picnic hamper has you set up for a date in the park. It includes plates, glasses and cutlery perfect for a sunny picnic.
6 of 22Yvonne Ellen Picnic Cooler Bag, 20L
This cooler bag is the closest we will get to the tropics this spring.
7 of 22Mini Pocket Picnic Blanket
Be picnic ready, always. This mini pocket blanket fits in your handbag or even your jean pocket. Sitting on wet grass is always a no-no.
£8.55
- Rrp: £8.99
8 of 2231 Piece Plastic Picnic Set
This may be basic, but an absolute essential. It's no fun trying to eat your picnic food off a napkin. With this colourful plastic cutlery, plate and cup set you can dine spill-free.
9 of 22Argos Wilderness Backpack Cool Bag
Soon picnics will be the major social event of the week. Now you can be ready for anything with this backpack that has a secret cooler compartment.
10 of 22Lawei 6 pack 14 oz Unbreakable Plastic Drinking Glasses
No need to bring your fancy cups from home. These unbreakable plastic cups are picnic essentials.
11 of 22BeYumi Paddle Catch Ball Set
Now you can play ball, and keep your distance. These velcro paddles and balls are a fun way to keep your picnic active. It will also be a good way to keep warm when the evening gets a bit chilly.
12 of 22Silicone Collapsible Bowls with Lids
These pop-up silicone bowls are an ideal solution for minimising waste. Bring your picnic snack of choice and pop them down when you're done.
13 of 22Backpack Picnic Set
This backpack is all about convenience. It is lightweight and is equipped for a four-person picnic with wine glasses, plates, a cutting board, corkscrew, cutlery and a detachable wine cooler. Plus, it has a cute flamingo design on the front.
14 of 22John Lewis & Partners Striped Picnic Rug
Looking for a picnic Instagram pic? Then this stylish roll-up blanket will bring it all together. Plus, it is moisture-resistant.
15 of 22Classic Beachball Set
What better than to work off that picnic meal deal than playing bat and ball?
16 of 22John Lewis & Partners Empty Wicker Picnic Basket
Nothing screams summer more than a wicker picnic basket. Imagine laying down on a blanket with wine, snacks and this vintage wicker basket, just like you see in the films. A girl can dream.
17 of 22Mango Water Bottle With Straw
Let's be real. Have you ever sat out in the sun all day and not drank a single drop of water? Your body will hate you the next day. Bring this water bottle that reminds you to drink throughout the day and trust me, your body will thank you later.
18 of 2250L Cooler Box with ice packs
If you are committing to a day-long picnic then you need to be prepared. This 50L cooler box will make sure you are stocked for the entire day.
19 of 22Insulated Bottle Cool Bag
Picnics are basically pandemic friendly dinner parties. No fridge to cool your wine? Just bring along this wine cooler bag. No need to drink lukewarm wine. Nobody wants that for you.
20 of 22Large Outdoor Carpet Mat
When Borris gives us the thumbs up, which six mates will you be picnicking with? With this extra-large blanket, you can finally have a catch up with all your friends together.
21 of 22LEON Lunch Beeswax Resuable Lunch Wraps
Preserve all your leftover snacks with these cute reusable bee wax wraps.
22 of 22Trespass Picnic Cooler on Wheels
Okay, yes, this may not be the most trendy cooler box we've ever seen, but sometimes practicality is the way to go. If you are going on a fam outing, then this cooler box will save you every time.
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Bridgerton: the Netflix series which is a glorious mix between Downton Abbey and Gossip girl has got us all dreaming of summer soirees, Regé-Jean Page and wearing corsets post-lockdown.