10 of the Best Picnic Accessories

If a classic hamper isn’t quite your style, it’s time to think outside the box. This joyful picnic basket is a playful alternative to the more traditional designs – crafted with a colourful weave that brings the rainbow to you. 

These bright Harrods plates and bowls will undoubtedly set a pretty scene at your next picnic, but there’s more to this contemporary collection than meets the eye. Each piece is crafted from lightweight enamel that’s practical to carry and offers durability, scratch resistance and easy cleaning – essential for any picnicware. 

We know the right picnic spot can take a while to find. That’s why this stylish Harrods drinks bag is an essential to keep your beverages cool, ensuring that first refreshing sip is just as satisfying as you imagined – no matter how long you spend wandering through the park. 

You, them, a gourmet picnic and the open road. If a hamper isn’t quite your style, set off with this chic picnic backpack from Harrods. Inside, you’ll find four plates, cutlery sets, wine glasses and mugs, as well as a cheeseboard, bread knife, corkscrew and salt and pepper shakers.

No sun-soaked soirée is complete without a refreshingly chilled beverage. Keep your all-important tipples ice-cold in this 10-litre capacity (that equates to two wine bottles and two beer cans) cooler box from Fieldbar.

Avoid resorting to desperate measures to open your favourite bottle with this handy Alessi corkscrew. Hand-painted with a summery rainbow pattern, every vino enthusiast will delight in using the parrot's 'beak' to crack open a picnic-perfect rosé.

Chic and glowing in a warm amber hue, these statement LSA glasses have the power to turn any picnic into a special occasion. They may require a little bubble wrap en route, but trust us, it’s worth it when the sunlight catches that beautifully textured finish. 

Fold these pure linen Harrods napkins just so and they’ll reveal one of four intricate sea creatures, each brought to life with vibrant embroidery. It’s a playful detail that transforms them from simple and elegant to something altogether more distinctive. 

British weather is nothing if not unpredictable – which is why this ultra-soft Oyuna blanket is your best bet when temperatures dip. You can’t control the elements, but you can wrap yourself in cashmere and keep the picnic going. 

Anyone for a game of whist? Add a touch of light-hearted competition to your afternoon with Smythson’s ornate gilt-edged playing cards, elegantly housed in a soft leather case. Compact, portable and perfect for group play – what more could you ask for?