The best outdoor essentials to enhance your hosting skills
Summer might not be summering the way we expected this year, but we’re holding out hope it has a few hotter days left in its back pocket, ready to warm up the last days of August. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up our top 10 outdoor essentials to ensure you’re always the host with the most – from must-have appliances for alfresco dining, to garden-friendly activities to entertain the kids.
Alivio Outdoor Fire Pit 3-in-1 BBQ Grill
Upgrade any patio décor with this combo fire pit and BBQ grill. Crafted from durable alloy material, the square-shaped design brings a stylish touch to your outdoor space, allowing you to grill a delicious meal or bask in the fire’s cosy, comforting warmth on cooler evenings.
Groundlevel 3m Garden Parasol
Shield your guests from the sun’s rays with this large 3-metre banana parasol. The cream parasol provides much-needed shade on hotter days, complete with an aluminium stand and frame to ensure durability through all weathers.
Extrastar LED Solar String Lights 7.5m x 10 G40
Create the perfect outdoor ambience with these LED solar string lights. Designed to brighten up the night, the lights emit a warm 2700k glow and are even powered by solar energy, making them kinder to the planet as well as your garden. They’re weather-resistant too and are super easy to install, with no wiring required.
Oakham Wooden Corner Summerhouse
Looking to splurge this summer? Create a home within your home with this picturesque summerhouse. Constructed from quality 12mm tongue and groove shiplap cladding for increased strength and stability, the summerhouse is easy to assemble, offering 7ft of space with a higher internal roof for storing larger items of furniture. It’s great for inevitable rainy days too, or seeking shade from the sun.
Outsunny 3pcs Rattan Sun Lounger Set
Kick back and relax with Outsunny’s 3-pcs reclining sun lounger set. Arriving with two garden loungers and a matching side table, this set features longline seat cushions and two small pillows for ultimate comfort as you bask in your back garden. Each recliner can be set to one of five positions, meaning you can choose the perfect angle to suit your posture.
Oseasons Fiji Rattan 8 Seat Corner Dining Set
For those who simply love to host, this 8-seater outdoor dining set is the one you need. Crafted from weatherproof rattan, you can leave this set outdoors all year long, thanks to its robust 5mm black tempered glass top, quality metal frames and minimal colour fade design. What’s more? It arrives in two different colourways to suit your style!
Neo 4-Piece Wicker Garden Sofa Set
Bring a modern touch to your back garden with this Neo-style bamboo garden set. Featuring splayed black legs and dark grey base cushions against a rattan-effect frame, the set brings warmth, life and comfort to your outdoor scenery – perfect for patio entertaining!
Wave Spas 6-Person Inflatable Hot Tub
If you’re looking for the ultimate statement piece to upgrade your garden fun, an inflatable hot tub is definitely the way to go. This 6-person square hot tub includes an integrated heater, wired controller and 15% quieter operation, meaning you can relax and unwind while having full control over your portable spa. Choose from a range of colourways to fit your aesthetic.
Outsunny Kids Bouncy Castle Slide
Keep the kids entertained ahead of the new school year with this outdoor bouncy house. Fully equipped with a slide, surrounding pool, water gun and climbing wall, this is the perfect garden addition, granting your little ones the chance to unleash their energy and extend the summer fun all day long.
Hillington 2-in-1 Fusion of Swing Tennis Garden Game
A summer garden essential for those who love to keep active, this combo games set includes both swing football and swing tennis, meaning you can switch up the fun whenever you like. Suitable for all ages, start a family tournament or hand the kids the rackets while you carry on perfecting your hosting skills – the choice is yours!