There isn’t much lovelier than finding an idyllic spot to shake open a tartan blanket, lay out some egg and cress sandwiches and recline under the sunshine for some while. Whether it’s a casual picnic you’re after or you’re going full all-out Glyndebourne-style glamour, these are the things you’ll need. Now if only those April showers behave themselves…

By Nancy Alsop
April 2023