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Host the biggest parties this summer 2024

Summer 2024 is shaping up to be one to remember with a host of live sports (Euros 2024, Paris Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon and more) and big events including Glastonbury, Taylor Swift heading to the UK and TRNSMT in Scotland. (Don’t miss them on the big screen at Summer Live too).

If you’re feeling the vibes, now’s the time to start planning outdoor celebrations, welcoming barbecues, big-screen get-togethers and garden parties.

For the best food and drink to gorgeous decorations, here’s where to find everything you need at Ealing Broadway.

Summer food and drink, BBQs, party platters and more

Kebabs, plant-based burgers, popcorn, colourful salads and tasty sauces… whatever you need to create the ultimate outdoor feast then head to Marks & Spencer and Tesco Express. Then treat your guests to delicious brownies, donuts and sweet finds from Benji’s Buns, Heriots Patisserie, Leonidas and rainbow-covered mini cupcakes from Lola’s Cupcakes.

 

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The best alfresco tablescaping, gazebos and projectors

Decorate your garden space with colourful (and rainproof) outdoor cushions and rugs, earth-inspired textures such as hessian and stone, bright and beautiful patio tables and chairs and Eastern-inspired parasols. Remember, you’ll always need more cushions and chairs than you think you do.

For tablescaping, think huge Moroccan-inspired serving platters, colourful plates and glasses and fun cocktail accessories. Get inspired with beautiful buys at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Poundland and Miniso, plants at Greenka and huge floral displays from Jasmin Bloom.

For solar lights, fairy lights and other inspired finds, go to Robert Dyas. And – if you need to hire anything – including ice-cream makers, karaoke machines, gazebos or a projector and screen, the newly arrived Library of Things should be your first port of call with hire fees from £5.50 per day.

 

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Beautiful decorations, garden toys and paddling pools for summer 2024

Whether you’re going for a TikTok-trending boho look, football bunting, balloon arches or huge flower arrangements in bright vases, get inspired with this summer’s gorgeous finds. For kids, stock up on water pistols, paddling pools, outdoor games and bats and balls (don’t forget books and drawing materials from Waterstones and WHSmith if they need some downtime too).

Head to Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Jasmin Bloom, Robert Dyas, Clinton Cards, Decathlon, Miniso, Poundland and Primark.

 

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Last updated Friday 21 June, 2024