With cool boxes, picnic blankets, food to order and toys for the kids, our picnic essentials should cater for family days out this summer.
Coolboxes & Bags
Incredibly stylish, sturdy, and built for serious chilling – the FIELDBAR Mk II is a hardcase cooler that delivers exceptional thermal performance. Tough enough for the outdoors, sleek enough for any occasion, and surprisingly easy to carry.
This cool box from Red Equipment blends high-performance insulation with waterproof protection—made for spontaneous day trips, beach adventures, and stylish family escapes.
With its eye-catching vintage-inspired design, the Polarbox Classic keeps your drinks and snacks perfectly chilled for up to 24 hours. Crafted from premium materials and insulated with a high-density styrofoam interior, it combines retro style with reliable cooling performance.
Whether it’s a family picnic in the park or a weekend escape to the countryside, this YETI cooler is made to handle it all. Not too small, not too big—just perfectly rugged.
Vibrant, spacious, and cleverly designed, the Igloo Latitude 52 ticks all the boxes for modern outdoor living. With a generous 49-litre capacity—enough to hold up to 85 cans—this cooler is ready for picnics, road trips, festivals, and everything in between.
My First Years provide personalisation for little lunch bags. Featuring a 3D stegosaurus design that’s sure to impress, it’s both playful and practical.
It’s essential to keep everything cool and these mini ice packs from Polar Gear are small but will do the job for a few hours.
Food To Order
Pots for Tots have plenty of snacks for all ages like these golden baked cheesy bites made with courgette, carrot, leek & peas. Build a box of meals and snacks, including the Annabel Karmel range. Get 20% off your one time purchase or subscription box with the code AWIN20.
Brimming with flavour and indulgence, this generous box is crafted to satisfy four hungry food lovers. Inside, you’ll find bold Somerset Reserve Cheddar, creamy Baron Bigod, crisp Butter Crackers, a traditional Pork Pie, Fortnum’s iconic Piccadilly Piccalilli, and delicate Scottish Smoked Salmon. And for a sweet finale? Decadent Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Florentines—utterly irresistible.
Whether you’re bringing the kids along or organising a party, this little hamper from Pique is the perfect treat. They can be flexible on baguette fillings so leave a note in the dietary requirement box if you’d like to make changes, or do a mix of fillings.
Tableware
This OyOy silicone cloud plate and bowl set is cute and you’ll be able to use it again and again. From Eeny Meeny.
These stainless steel cups fro Klean Kanteen will withstand the most rambunctious toddler (and adult).
If you’d rather no washing up, use these retro paper snack trays from Soren’s House.
Picnic Blankets
Make the most of every sunny moment with this brilliant packable picnic blanket from Tiba + Marl – designed for family adventures big and small. Made from recycled materials and fully waterproof, it’s lightweight, practical, and ready for anything.
Big enough for the whole crew (yes, even the in-laws), this extra-large picnic blanket from Dock & Bay is your ultimate outdoor essential. Lightweight, water-resistant, and cleverly designed with a central hole for a parasol or umbrella.
Sun Protection & Wipes
This 99% natural, 100% mineral sunscreen from Spots & Stripes protects young and sensitive faces against sun damage, without blocking pores and causing blemishes. Non-nano Zinc Oxide (and none of the usual SPF nasties) make it reef-safe and gentle on teen/tween or sensitive skin.
Green People’s Organic Children Lavender Sun Cream SPF50 is fortified with skin-calming Lavendar essential oils.
Picnics call for wipes that work like these Mum & You XL biodegradable life savers.
Extra comfort, extra cool. Meet SnoozeShade Plus Extra—made for bigger strollers, longer legs, and growing little adventurers.
Games
Edx Education® Green-n-Play® Sand and Water Play Set is made from recycled plastic. Children can use the variety of utensils for hands on learning through play.
Set up on the beach, at the park or at home and enjoy one of England’s traditional summer games.
And Finally
For anyone taking advantage of sunny days to potty train, try My Carry Potty.
Want more food ideas? Try this summer traybake recipe
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