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Game Ideas for Family Picnic

Following on from our National Picnic Month blog post, we have compiled a selection of super easy and fun garden games - the perfect accompaniment to your family picnic. We have chosen 4 simple Do It Yourself garden games. Read on to download instructions on how to create these fantastic garden games and activities. A wonderful opportunity for screen-free family fun!

DIY Beanbag Toss 

A classic and much-loved garden game! This activity is simple, straightforward and super fun. Click here to download instructions. 

DIY Ring Toss

A simple take on the classic game of Quoits. All you need are some bottles and cardboard - easy! Downloadable instructions available here. 

DIY Tin Can Alley

Another perfect, no-fuss garden game, which will be ideal for your family picnic. We have created some easy to follow guidance linked here. 

Fill the Bucket

Kids love games that involve water! This game is fuss-free and provides buckets of fun - literally. Download instructions here. 

Jaques of London sell a wide range of garden games for all the family. They can be found by following this link:
Ben Williamson
Creative Writer
Ben is passionate about Montessori learning for children and has written for many parenting publications to bring the magic of real play to families in the UK. After graduating in 2009, his career has enabled him to work in areas such as Child Development and Psychology. As a great believer that learning starts at home, he combines his experience with his own parenting style to help bring other families together.