By Kalie Deane

We may not have a tropical climate but we certainly do have some beautiful British countryside. So if you’re not jetting off anywhere this Summer, why not make the most of staying at home?

Once you’ve found the perfect location and managed to negotiate the British weather, you’re well on your way to a great day out…

Looking for ways to impress her?

Picnics in the park are every girl’s favourite pastime. With a spot of sunshine and the essence of alfresco dining, there’s just something romantic about being in the great outdoors.

Whether you’re preparing for a first date or planning a family day out, we’ve got all the ingredients you need for the perfect picnic.

Packing for a picnic

Blanket, check, iPod check, not sure where to go from here? There’s always that faithful dilemma of what to pack but, with our unique selection of picnic hampers and utensils, you’ll have everything you need to look like a pro!

1) This round picnic set for two is so compact you can hardly believe it contains everything you’ll need for two! Including two plates, two knives, two forks, two spoons, a salt and pepper shaker and a bottle opener.

2) Going on a family picnic? This picnic backpack for four comes with beautiful antique brass hardware and a detachable wine holder plus much much more!

3) Looking for something stylish? This olive tweed fabric picnic set is ever-so-chic! Containing everything from plates and cutlery to napkins and a bread board, it even comes with an insulated cooler section for food!

4) This collapsible cooler on wheels is so impressive - it’s almost too good to be true! Forget carrying heavy hampers, this fantastic invention features an insulated food and drink section with a 36 can capacity! It’s leak-proof and contains a 4-piece dining set.

5) If you’ve already got a hamper then you may need some handy utensils to go with it. Check out this unique condiment set shaped as a miniature wooden picnic bench. It features a red ketchup squeezy bottle, a yellow mustard squeezy bottle, a black pepper shaker and a white salt shaker.

6) For the lady that’s too posh for plastic plates, this naughty snack plate is perfect for naughty nibbles, whether it’s crisps, crackers, tortillas or pretzels.

7) Lovers of wine? Then you must invest in a Wine Lovers Tool Box! This cool kit contains all the essential tools needed to store, open and keep wine fresh. It even comes neatly packaged in a circle- shaped wooden swivel top box.

8) If she’s a gardening goddess she’ll love this Salt & Pepper Cruet Set.  The set comes uniquely shaped in the form of the gardener’s reliable old watering can and is small enough to pack into any picnic basket.

So there you have it, everything you need for the perfect picnic. Now all you need to do is prepare some simple sandwiches and go shopping for pork pies!