Stylish Summer Picnics

Solar bamboo Tiki garden torches, £12.99 for two; string of 20 Carnival outdoor battery festoon lights, £16.99; both Lights4fun. Photograph: Oliver Perrott.

Everything tastes better when it’s eaten al fresco. So when the forecast looks good, why not pack up some food and drink and head off for a day in the great outdoors?

Bright colours and cheerful designs will add to the enjoyable atmosphere. Talking Tables Tropical Fiesta plates, £4 for a pack of 12; and napkins, £3.50 for a pack of 20; both Ocado.

Picnic plates should be lightweight and unbreakable – these are made from pressed bamboo and would add a fun, festival vibe to any outdoor dining. Katie Alice Festival

Folk picnicware, from a selection, Creative Tops.

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Fill your basket with supplies and head for the great outdoors. Hand-woven pom-pom basket, £30, Postcards Home.

The best picnic rugs are easy to carry and have a waterproof backing. Pure new wool Polo picnic rug in rainbow grey stripe, £69.95, Black by Design.

Get comfy with a folding chair. Mandala deck chair by Kirsten Star, £120, Art Wow.

Hang pop-up paper lanterns for a fun, party atmosphere. These brightly-coloured ones cost £4.99 for a pack of five, Ginger Ray.

Use a portable barbecue for delicious food on the go. Suitcasestyle barbecue, £79.95, Annabel James.

To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 Keep bottles chilled with handy wine cooler, £1, Poundland. STOCKISTS Annabel James: 0345 548 0210; annabeljames.co.uk Art Wow: 07736 777 117; ArtWow.co Black by Design: 01889 502 716; black-by-design.co.uk Creative Tops: 01536 207 668 for stockists; creative-tops.com Ginger Ray: 0845 680 2975; gingerray.co.uk Lights 4 Fun: 01423 816 040; lights4fun.co.uk Ocado: 0345 656 1234; ocado.com Postcards Home: 020 7281 3990; postcardshome.co.uk Poundland: 0800 731 5622; poundland.co.uk

Practically Perfect Picnics

• Research your perfect picnic spot carefully – whether it’s on the beach, in a woodland glade, near a playpark or just at the end of your garden. How far is it from the car park? Are there toilets? Can you bring your dog? Make sure you pack everything you need for the day, from plenty of water, sunscreen and snacks to a lightweight waterproof (just in case) plus a few blankets and a torch for when the sun starts to go down.

• Decorate your picnic area with battery-powered fairy lights, lanterns and some bunting. Get comfy with camping chairs or deck chairs, using your picnic basket as a handy side table. Music adds atmosphere (though don’t disturb people nearby), so bring a portable radio or Bluetooth speakers and a phone. Do you need shade? On a hot day you’ll appreciate a tepee, canopy or mini popup tent.

• Bring along games that all the family can play. Rounders and croquet are great, or organise a treasure hunt, play hide and seek, or set up an old-school egg-and-spoon or sack race.

• The best picnic food? Anything yummy and not too melty or messy, especially if you can eat it with your fingers. Sandwiches, mini pies, kebabs, crisps, chopped vegetables with dips, plus fruit and something sweet, for example. Use coolers and ice packs to keep everything (especially drinks) cold.

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