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Has anyone seen any nice picnic sets?

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CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair · 13/04/2025 13:00

It’s my birthday coming up and I fancy a nice picnic set. I love the idea of a wicker basket but don’t think it would be the most practical. I want something that I can swish about with like I’m in an Enid Blyton book. I want plates/ boards etc to feel nice but not china or glass as I’ll be with children. Enough for 4 people please.

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Forgottenmyphone · 13/04/2025 13:44

This set http://www.picnicatascot.com/main/default/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=158&cate=2 The plates are melamine and the glasses are acrylic.

CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair · 13/04/2025 17:56

Forgottenmyphone · 13/04/2025 13:44

This set http://www.picnicatascot.com/main/default/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=158&cate=2 The plates are melamine and the glasses are acrylic.

Thanks that look very practical. I was hoping for something a bit more fancy that I’d be unlikely to buy myself.

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TheSandgroper · 13/04/2025 18:02

Would second hand do? I love vintage ones like this
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1695122841063055/?ref=search

CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair · 13/04/2025 18:13

TheSandgroper · 13/04/2025 18:02

Would second hand do? I love vintage ones like this
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1695122841063055/?ref=search

That’s gorgeous and I’d consider second hand but I’ve got a 19month old and a three year old who often demand to be carried so I think it’s probably not quite functional enough (I know I’m like Goldilocks…)

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NotOnlyMercutio · 13/04/2025 18:25

My friend just last week got a fabulous wicker hamper with a rolled picnic blanket attached on top for her 50th.
It was sort of tall and narrow, with handles on top and insulated inside. I think it would be easy to carry one-handed without knocking against your legs.

We were all secretly coveting it! It was from Fortnum and Mason, I think, so probably cost a fortune.
Not sure if it included plates or glasses, but it would be simple to just add your own.

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