Summer Days Made Easy: Beach Towels, Picnic Blankets & Outdoor Essentials
When the sun finally makes an appearance, there’s nothing better than making the most of it. Whether you’re heading to the coast, relaxing in the park, planning a family picnic or simply spending the afternoon in the garden, a few well-chosen summer essentials can make the day much more comfortable.
From quick-drying beach towels to practical picnic blankets, here are some easy ways to get ready for days outdoors this summer.
Find the Perfect Beach Towel
A good beach towel needs to do more than simply look great. It should be comfortable to lie on, easy to carry and, ideally, quick to dry between dips in the sea or pool.
Microfibre Beach Towels
Microfibre towels are a great choice for holidays, swimming and busy family beach days. Their lightweight design means they take up less room in your beach bag or suitcase, while the quick-drying fabric makes them especially practical when you're on the move.
Our colourful microfibre beach towels are available in a selection of fun summer designs, making them ideal for adults, teenagers and children alike.
Why choose microfibre?
- Lightweight and easy to pack
- Quick drying
- Sand-friendly fabric
- Great for swimming, holidays and days at the beach
- Available in bright summer prints and designs
Prefer Something More Traditional?
For those who love the feel of a classic towel, cotton-rich and velour beach towels are perfect for stretching out in the sunshine.
Larger beach towels give you plenty of room for lounging, while their soft surface makes them equally useful beside the pool, at the beach or on a sun lounger in the garden.
If you're packing for two, matching or coordinating towels are also an easy way to get beach-ready without everyone fighting over whose towel is whose!
Hammam Towels: A Lightweight Summer Favourite
For an alternative to a traditional beach towel, Hammam towels are a brilliant summer option.
Their lightweight, flat-woven construction makes them easy to fold into beach bags and suitcases, while the generous size gives you plenty of space for relaxing in the sun.
With decorative tasselled edges, Hammam towels also bring a little extra style to a beach or pool day.
And when you're not at the beach? They can double up as lightweight throws, travel towels or even an impromptu picnic layer.
Don't Forget the Picnic Blanket
Summer isn't only about trips to the seaside.
From family picnics and festivals to afternoons in your local park, having a picnic blanket ready to grab makes spontaneous days out much easier.
Look for a blanket that's large enough for everyone to sit comfortably, but still folds down easily enough to carry alongside your food, drinks and other essentials.
A picnic blanket can also be surprisingly versatile. Keep one in the car during summer and you'll always have somewhere comfortable to sit for:
- Picnics in the park
- Beach days
- Festivals and outdoor events
- Camping trips
- Children's sports days
- Garden gatherings
- Days out with the family
What Should You Pack for a Summer Day Out?
Nobody wants to carry half the house to the beach, so keeping things simple is usually best.
Alongside your beach towel or picnic blanket, remember the essentials: plenty of water, sun cream, sunglasses, hats and something to keep snacks and drinks cool.
A lightweight towel is especially useful when you're already carrying chairs, toys, cool bags and everything else required for a family day out.
Bring a Little Comfort Outdoors
Some of the best summer days don't require complicated plans. A sunny forecast, a packed lunch and somewhere comfortable to sit can be all you need.
Whether you're planning a seaside escape, a picnic with friends or simply making the most of a sunny afternoon closer to home, beach towels and picnic blankets are summer essentials you'll use again and again.
Explore the Adore Home summer collection and find colourful beach towels, lightweight Hammam towels, picnic blankets and more essentials for making the most of warmer days.
Here's to more sunshine, more picnics and more days by the sea.