Family Picnic

If you're struggling to think of what to do with the kids, take them out to a family picnic this Nation Picnic Week. It's a great way to encourage the family to get outdoors, spend some quality family time together and spend very little money.

Choose a Day

Check The Weather

When choosing a day, the weekend is going to be more beneficial, especially if you have children due to school commitments. Make sure you check the time and date with your family.

If you're planning on inviting extended family members and making this an ultimate event, it might be worth creating a Facebook Event.

Look up the weather forecast for the date you've booked at least 2 days beforehand. If it says it's going to rain, which is never an unlikely occurrence in good old Britain, you might have to reschedule.

Checking the weather will also give good insight to what clothes you and the family should wear and if you should even put on sun cream.

Choose a Location

Choose a location that's right for you. This can depend on how far you have to drive, if you want to get public transport or what kind of location you prefer to picnic at. To find out more information check out the location page.

Plan the Journey

The last thing you want is any friction to cause family arguments or frustrated children. To avoid this, plan out your journey in advance by checking public transport updates online and looking up the best car routes. Make sure the car is full of petrol and you have a sat-nav system with traffic updates.

Pack Unbreakables

Save yourself the headache of transporting plates and cutlery that may easily get smashed, especially if you have young children. Get some beautiful unbreakable cutlery, plates and cups for your picnic. They are also very easy to clean later.

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