The Best Picnic Blankets To Buy, Ready For All Of Those Al Fresco Lunches In The Park

Be prepared for the season of outdoor socialising.

Amaka Hamelijnck wearing a pink co-ord on a blue blanket

by Lillian Sesiguzel |
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With outdoor socialising back on the cards, now's the time to either dust last year's grass off your picnic blanket or buy a new one in celebration of all the alfresco rekindling of friendships on the horizon.

The picnic blanket has come a long way since the traditional tartan styles – you know, the red ones with the fringing, that every grandparent seems to have tucked away somewhere?

Now, picnic blankets, rugs, throws, whatever you like to call them, are sold in an array of styles, fabrics, and durability. If you're a practical person you might think about buying a foldable compact blanket, complete with a handle and secure traps. Or perhaps, you're more about the picnic aesthetic, living the cottagecore dream. In that case, might we suggest a stylish throw instead?

Find our edit of picnic blankets below, to suit any budget and style style. Happy picnicking...

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SHOP: The Most Stylish Picnic Blankets

Mouki Mou, Patchwork Throw, £4501 of 15

Mouki Mou, Patchwork Throw, £450

The British Blanket Company, Duck Egg Blue Waterproof Picnic Blanket With Straps, £1002 of 15

The British Blanket Company, Duck Egg Blue Waterproof Picnic Blanket With Straps, £100

M&S, Cotton Mix Monochrome Woven Stripe Throw, £29.503 of 15

M&S, Cotton Mix Monochrome Woven Stripe Throw, £29.50

Victoria Beckham, Colour-Block Blanket In Blue-Black Multi, £3504 of 15

Victoria Beckham, Colour-Block Blanket In Blue-Black Multi, £350

Ralph Lauren Home, Leinster Blanket, £2155 of 15

Ralph Lauren Home, Leinster Blanket, £215

SPu00d7PENDLETON, Towel Blanket, £1386 of 15

SP×PENDLETON, Towel Blanket, £138

Slowdown Studio, Sakamoto Throw, £2457 of 15

Slowdown Studio, Sakamoto Throw, £245

Joules, Tweed Luxury Picnic Blanket, £26.108 of 15

Joules, Tweed Luxury Picnic Blanket, £26.10

Heating & Plumbing, Pure New Wool Picnic Blanket Sherwood Forest, £1259 of 15

Heating & Plumbing, Pure New Wool Picnic Blanket Sherwood Forest, £125

H&M, Striped Blanket, £29.9910 of 15

H&M, Striped Blanket, £29.99

Zara, Muslin Blanket With Tassels, £29.9911 of 15

Zara, Muslin Blanket With Tassels, £29.99

Projecktityyny, Wes Patchwork Gingham Quilt Mustard, £29512 of 15

Projecktityyny, Wes Patchwork Gingham Quilt Mustard, £295

Pendleton, Pilot Rock Wool-Blend Blanket, £37013 of 15

Pendleton, Pilot Rock Wool-Blend Blanket, £370

Toast, Elina Linen Throw, £15014 of 15

Toast, Elina Linen Throw, £150

The Tartan Blanket Co, Rainbow Picnic Blanket, £9515 of 15

The Tartan Blanket Co, Rainbow Picnic Blanket, £95

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