{"id":7717,"date":"2019-06-15T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=7717"},"modified":"2019-06-15T09:00:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T08:00:22","slug":"summer-picnic-ideas-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/summer-picnic-ideas-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Travall\u2019s Top 40 Summer Picnic Ideas and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An estimated 94 million picnics are enjoyed by couples, friends, and families across the country each year. There\u2019s just something about packing up a blanket along with some snacks and drinks in a wicker basket and heading out for a good old fashioned picnic. Who doesn\u2019t love it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With National Picnic Week next week, what better time to head outdoors to your local park and have a picnic. If you\u2019re unsure about what to take with you then fear not. Travall has you covered. Here are Travall\u2019s top 40 Summer picnic ideas and tips\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sandwiches<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sandwiches are a staple in all good picnics but what sandwiches do you take? It\u2019s important to take a selection of sandwiches that will appeal to everyone in your group. Here are a few options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cheese and pickle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuna mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bacon, lettuce and tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ham salad<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chicken salad<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Roasted red pepper and arugula<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cucumber cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before making up any sandwiches or packing any items for your picnic don\u2019t forget to ensure you\u2019ve taken everyone\u2019s dietary requirements and any allergies into account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Savoury Snacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No picnic is complete without a selection of savoury snacks. Here are some of Travall\u2019s favourites:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scotch eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Risotto balls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sushi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vegetable\/salad sticks like cucumber and carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cheese twists<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Antipasto skewers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Focaccia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sweet Snacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To complement your sandwiches and savoury snacks a little bit of sweet is needed. Travall\u2019s preferred sweets include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bite-sized fruit including strawberries, cherries, raspberries, grapes and sliced apples or pears<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plain yoghurt with added honey and granola<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home-made brownies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lemon meringue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cupcakes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Drinks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After indulging in your picnic food you\u2019re going to want to quench your thirst with a refreshing drink. Here are a few ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Water <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home-made lemonade <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home-made strawberry and banana smoothie <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Freshly squeezed orange juice <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Melon slushies <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Iced tea <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A flask of tea or coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whichever drinks you take with you, always take water too, especially if you plan on going with Fido!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A picnic simply isn\u2019t complete without a great location. Whether it be in a local park, by the beach or something else, choosing the right location is a must. Travall\u2019s favourite picnic locations include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The local park <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By a lakeside<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> On the beach <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Near a local canal <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the countryside <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The gardens of a big stately home <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Historic landmarks like castle grounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Few Top Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to our Summer picnic ideas, we\u2019ve put together a few top tips for you to help ensure a fantastic picnic enjoyed by all. Here they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take plenty of sun lotion <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check the weather first <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take plastic plates and cutlery over the ones from your kitchen <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take ice cubes in a Thermos flask to cool your drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Wet wipes and bin bags are a must to keep yourselves and the surrounding area tidy <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pack a blanket and cushions <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Equip your car with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travall.co.uk\/\">Travall\u2019s vehicle-specific accessories<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to make sure you enjoy the journey to and from your picnic location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We hope you found our top Summer picnic ideas and tips useful and hope that those of you who do pack up their baskets and get outdoors have a fantastic time! Why not share your photos with us or let us know your favourite picnic destination?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An estimated 94 million picnics are enjoyed by couples, friends, and families across the country each year. There\u2019s just something about packing up a blanket along with some snacks and drinks in a wicker basket and heading out for a good old fashioned picnic. Who doesn\u2019t love it? 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