You heard it here first: a chic picnic blanket is going to be the must-have accessory of summer 2021. It’s no surprise: lockdown restrictions are slowly lifting, outdoor socialising is back ON and drinking wine in the park is about to become our favourite pasttime. In fact, it’s a matter of days ’til you can meet one other person in the park for a socially distanced tipple. So you’re going to need a picnic rug for all that al fresco fun.
Alongside a picnic set and some chic plastic wine glasses, we’re investing in a picnic rug that’s stylish enough to match the rest of our carefully-considered wardrobes. Luckily, the likes of John Lewis, Joules and Not On The High Street have options in abundance.
So, what qualities to look for in your brand new picnic rug? Whether you’re setting up camp in the garden, heading to the park or embarking on a day at the beach, you’ll want something lightweight and compact. Look for a picnic blanket which rolls up and has carry handles, so you can sling it over your shoulder or attach it to your bike. This extra large picnic blanket from John Lewis is not only adorned in a mood-boosting lemon print (if we can’t spend the summer in Tuscany as planned, we can at least play pretend), but it has a durable webbed handle for easy transportation. It’s also worth purchasing a picnic rug with a waterproof underlay… we’re in the UK, after all.
In celebration of the summer fun to come, we’ve rounded up the best picnic blankets to add to your cart immediately – from luxury picnic blankets to waterproof picnic blankets and *really* large picnic blankets for all the family.
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