With a warm, sunny bank holiday weekend ahead, there's no excuse not to kick off your shoes, grab a cold drink and head outside. To help you celebrate, we've rounded up 43 essential items, from gardening tools to fashion, to make the most of the long weekend.
For a better night's sleep, switch to a lighter duvet. The Fogarty Cool Sleep duvet, featuring 'phase change' material to prevent overheating, is a top pick. Linen bedding is also ideal for warmer months, being stronger and more breathable than cotton. Interior designer Eva Sonaike recommends Piglet in Bed's 100% linen range.
Brighten your home with seasonal flowers like roses, carnations and alstroemerias. Bloom & Wild offers a beautiful bouquet in letterbox-friendly packaging, rated best for letterbox flowers. For chilling drinks, an aesthetically pleasing ice box from the Filter's favourites list provides stylish, abstract-shaped cubes.
If you're travelling, pack a cabin bag like the budget-friendly suitcase rated best in tests, available in summer colours. A Trtl travel pillow offers side support for naps on the go, while a blackout eye mask can help you sleep anywhere, even on a long journey.
For family trips, an inflatable bed with a built-in pump is perfect for children too big for a travel cot. Keep devices charged with a Belkin power bank that can charge multiple phones and even a laptop. For drinks on the move, a travel mug rated best for taste ensures a pure coffee experience.
Celebrate with a tipple: try an Italian sparkling rosé, dry and fruity with prosecco-like flavours, perfect for an aperitif. Alternatively, a London dry gin with extra citrus and spice makes an excellent G&T. Whatever your plans, these essentials will help you enjoy the bank holiday to the fullest.
