Inspiration for an Al Fresco Summer

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Embrace the sunshine and make the most of the lighter evenings with friends and family. Fire up the BBQ, grab a picnic blanket, and dine al fresco – we’ve got plenty to inspire you. From summer fashion to al fresco dining essentials, and kids’ picnic items, you’ll find all you need at St Nics.

Summer Socials Style

Warm summer nights are the perfect excuse to add some new items to your wardrobe. Whether you’re going to a garden party, hosting a barbeque at home, or having a picnic in the park – we’ve got lots to inspire your summer social dressing.

New Look – Blue Floral Frill Tiered Midi Dress – £35.99

Primark – Tassel Knocker Earrings – £3.50

Next – Strappy Button Detail Jumpsuit – £48.00

SNW Outlet – Orange Aztec Clutch Bag – See prices in-store

Pandora – Pandora Moments Seashell Clasp Turquoise Leather Bracelet – £45.00

Primark – Paisley Print Shorts – £10.00

New Look – White Faux Croc Stud Espadrille 2 Part Flatform Sandals – £35.99

Al Fresco Dining

There’s nothing like the smell of a barbeque to say that summer has arrived! Barbeques, summer picnics, and garden parties are a great way to bring loved ones together and we’ve got all you need to help each gathering run smoothly.

Robert Dyas – Outsunny Portable Charcoal BBQ – £29.99

Primark – Palm Print Picnic Blanket – £8.00

Next – Filled Picnic Backpack with Blanket – £50.00

Primark – 2pk Bubble Side Plates – Available in orange and green – £4.50

Next – Cambridge Shatterproof Fete Diamond Design 4 Piece Wine Set – £12.00

Home Living – Charcoal BBQ – See prices in-store

Robert Dyas – Swan BBQ Tool Set – £16.99

Brand Max – Canterbury Picnic Hamper – £59.99

Next – Geo Set of 3 Dip Bowls – £12.00

Kids’ Picnic Items

Get the kids involved in picnic planning with their own bento boxes, drinks cups, and icy treats in the sunshine. We’ve chosen these items to help you reduce waste, plus they’re so cute the little ones will enjoy them too – especially coming up with lolly flavours!

Smiggle – Medium Bento Lunchox – Other designs available – £17.50

Robert Dyas – 4 Pack 120z Kids Colour Changing Tumbler – £5.99

Smiggle – Vivid Hardtop Lunchbox – Other colours and styles available – £16.80

Robert Dyas – Homiu Ice Pop Mould with Brush & Funnel – Available in blue, pink and yellow – £7.99

Tastes of St Nics

All that shopping builds up an appetite! Refuel and unwind in one of our eateries. There is a wide choice of food to enjoy in the Centre including burgers and cold drinks, Caribbean jerk chicken and Korean street food.

Esquires Coffee (Level 1) – Any Burger and medium Coca Cola or drink – £9.95

Caffe Kiko (Level 1) – Freshly Blended Smoothies – See prices in-store

Sowa Patisserie – Handmade Dumpling Pierogi – 6 pieces – £8.95

Goko (The Attic, Level 3) – Korean Street Food – Kimbab – See prices in-store

Antonino’s Pizza (The Attic, Level 3) – Neapolitan pizza – See prices in-store

Burke Kitchen (The Attic, Level 3) – Caribbean street food, including Jerk Chicken Wings – See prices in-store

West Bakes Cookies (The Attic, Level 3) – The Signature Selection – 6 cookies for £16.00

Have a delicious summer!

Prices are correct at the time of publishing.

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