The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate this historic and intrinsically British moment with your friends and family than in the beautiful outdoors of your outdoor space? The extended bank holiday will celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, the only British monarch other than Queen Victoria to achieve such a feat. Gardenesque can help you get ready for the most anticipated garden party of the year with everything you need to transform your outdoor space so it's fit for a Queen with minimal effort.
 
Sitting comfortably
Come June, the sun is shining and the weather will be looking perfect for a garden party.  When hosting your Jubilee soiree, it’s important to create inviting seating areas where guests can socialise and relax.
 
Why not invest in some luxury garden furniture that will bring both tradition and ceremony for your outdoor space?  Our Green Striped Wooden Deck Chair With Head Cushion and Cream Fringed Wooden Deck Chair (RRP £149.99) evoke British sensibility and offer comfort for family get-togethers where we will all be raising a glass to the Queen.

Relax and enjoy the long Jubilee weekend with the contemporary Lyndhurst Rocking Chair With Padded Cream Cushions (RRP £299.99) which will make a welcome addition to your garden and will fit in with the nature around you.  A central dining area is essential for dining alfresco, our Repton Eucalyptus Wood Table & Four Chairs Garden Bistro Set (RRP £499.99) can seat the full family and is a great way to have everyone sat together when eating or can provide a range of seating options for guests catch up and break off into smaller, more intimate groups.
 
Royal shade
With the temperatures set to soar in the coming weeks, a sun shade will be the perfect addition to your Jubilee Garden party to provide shelter and ambience for you and your guests.  One of the quickest and easiest ways to add shade to your outdoor living areas is with a parasol.  The Colourful Fringed Garden Parasol With Metal Base (RRP £309.99) with its different shades and stylish design will brighten up any garden party.

Our Cream Sun Shade Canopy with Fringing (RRP £299.99) is a stylish way to shelter from the sun’s rays.  The canopy, also available in green is an ideal option to relax alfresco on your own, in the company of your family or with your friends.  Why not try wrapping the canopy with our Solar Edison String Lights (RRP £29.99) for cosiness, turning them into an area to serve food, or even creating a chill-out area for guests.

For a real picnic vibe during the day, spread blankets and cushions around the garden for people to sit on which will add a sociable touch to your lawn, or even use as a decorative teepee-like tent for children to enjoy playing under.
 
Great British BBQ
No Jubilee party is complete without some kind of spread, and as soon as the sun starts to shine, the first thought on most people's minds is normally... BBQ!  Create a royal banquet on our 22in Kamado Ceramic Grill Barbecue (RRP £999.99) will bring out the chef in the family and will ensure your party food is grilled to perfection, with your ingredients take on that characteristic smokiness and charring while retaining its own delicious flavour.  Also ideal for searing, baking and smoking, the BBQ will give your guests a mouthwatering treat.

Or why not try doing something completely different to surprise your guests and add an extra something to the day? Our Gas Pizza Oven (RRP £199.99) allows you to make delicious and authentic pizzas at home and can also be used for fish, vegetables and even bread, allowing cooking results worthy of the most expert professional chef!
 
Patriotic Planting
Using our vast collection of planting containers or flower beds, we’d love to see the country swathed in carpets of royal colourways.   A simple container can look regal with the ever-popular petunia which is available in red, white and blue hues.  Readily available in time for the long weekend, petunias are sun loving and will produce vibrant, showy displays all summer.

Red geraniums are also a great floral choice that keeps giving and will be in full bloom come June. Plant with the low growing alyssum known for its tiny pure white flowers, as well as poker straight muscari which look so naturally elegant.  This will give you a planter so grand, it would fit right inside Windsor Castle.

If you’d like to go one step further by celebrating the Jubilee, why not plant the favourite flowers of the members of the Royal Family?  The Queen famously carried a bouquet with Lily of the Valley during her 1953 coronation. With its delicate white bell-shaped flowers, this highly scented flower variety is a firm favourite of her Majesty and will return year after year.

Prince Charles revealed that his favourite is the tall and elegant spires of the Delphinium. The Duchess of Cornwall’s plant of choice is the Alchemilla mollis, also known as the Lady’s Mantle which is known for lush foliage and its yellow flowers in late spring and summer.
 
Regal Styling
The run up to the Jubilee weekend is the perfect time to review your garden design and outdoor décor to see whether there's anything you want to improve to ensure your guests have the best time and make lasting memories.

The UK weather can't always be relied upon to keep your guests comfortable so once it gets dark, our Hoole Cast Iron Fire Pit (RRP £139.99 - £49.99) will help to keep things cosy and provide the perfect place for toasting marshmallows.  Available in three sizes, it can accommodate small intimate gatherings or become a central hub around which guests can gather and socialise which is key to creating the perfect atmosphere.

Creating that perfect outdoor atmosphere is a fine art which can be enhanced with the Salisbury Metal Arch Garden Window Mirror (RRP £109.99), a beautiful accessory for your garden that has been inspired by  royal residence arched windows.  Placing some mirrors around your outdoor space will reflect sunlight and elongate the day, and can help to make your garden look bigger.

When it comes to Jubilee party decorations nothing says summertime relaxation like festival lights and outdoor lanterns. As evening dawns, our 200 LED Solar String Lights (RRP £19.99) and Edison Copper Cage LED Solar Lantern (RRP £29.99) come into their own, creating a sense conversation inducing intimacy.

Stringing up some Union Jack bunting can liven up your outdoor space, or decorating the tables with centrepieces of red, white and blue cut flowers can help to bring some colour to your guests’ experience.

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