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Fun family days out in Summer 2023

Looking for fun family days out in Summer 2023? Well, this year you’re really spoiled for choice. From amazing places to bring your picnic hampers to historic palace visits, we’ve collected an impressive range of fun family days out in Summer 2023 across the UK.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Theme Park

Ideal for kids between 2 and 12 years old, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is quite possibly the UK’s favourite kids’ theme park. It has a lot to explore and you can even bring a packed lunch to save on famously-high amusement park food prices. Just keep your hampers in the car and you’ll be able to leave and retrieve them. Stroll through the LEGO MYTHICA Magical Forest or explore the DUPLO Playtown interactive play village. Fancy a break from the heat? The surf’s on at Splash Safari. Want a bit of bling? Pan for gold at the Pirate Goldwash! There’s so much you do, you might want to visit a few times in Summer 2023.

Buckingham Palace in the Coronation Year

Celebrate our new monarch, King Charles, by visiting his primary residence in the year of his coronation; Summer 2023. There’s a surprising amount to do and see there. Your little ones will love to learn about the palace from their fun guide, Rex the Corgi. And there’s a whole Family Pavilion with games and activities for under 12s. Plus, if you ask, they will upgrade your pass into a 12-year access pass! However, since they don’t allow luggage, it’s unlikely you could bring hampers on your visit, so best to get a nibble elsewhere or dine on-site.

The Lake District

Famed the world over for its beauty, older children will appreciate the majesty of the Lake District. From the Langdale Valley to the Northern Lakes, surround yourself in glorious nature on one of the most rustic family days out in Summer 2023 to be had! Pack your hampers and set off for a lakeside or mountainside afternoon filled with animal-watching and scenic hikes. Not sure where to start from first? Visit their official website to plan your day trip or hire a boat out to see one of the big lakes from within!

Brighton Beach

While sure to be busy, no list of fun family days out in Summer 2023 would be complete without Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. With Palace Play, a 4-storey soft play area, arcades, the turbo coaster, a carousel and more; Brighton Pier is a must-see. And, when it gets too hot, take a dip in the cool waters or lay your picnic blanket out on the pebbles and crack open your hampers under a brolly. Keen on a stroll? Take a walk with the whole family down the promenade and grab some ice creams to keep you cool.

And there you have it! Hopefully, these fun family days out in Summer 2023 have given you a few ideas! Now, grab your summer hampers, pack up the kids and get on the road. There are loads of amazing adventures ahead!

King Charles Coronation: How to Celebrate

King Charles coronation is a historic occasion for the whole nation. It’s been decades since we’ve crowned a new monarch, so you might be looking for ideas on how to celebrate. With a few weeks left to go, here are some ideas you can jump on to get into the festivities right away.

Plan a street party

Bunting, music, cakes and laughter. Street parties are an amazing UK tradition! And there might even be some funding available from your local council to put on such events. Remember to think about allergens, seating, cutlery, tableware, decorations and music when planning your event. And if you can have King Charles coronation coverage showing on the big screen? Even better.

Learn a maypole dance

Dancing the Maypole is a popular English tradition (as with many other cultures). It consists of dancers -of all ages- frolicking around a raised central pole. Colourful ribbons are tied to this pole and they are held while dancing. It’s a fun and coordinated effort that goes back centuries. And it’s easy to learn! Try some of the PDF guides here.

a picnic basket for King Charles coronation

Couple’s viewing picnic

Grab your Picnic Treats for Two and a tablet with a stand. Host a private viewing picnic with amazing treats for you and your mate. Use your phone as a hot spot (if you have the data) and stream King Charles coronation in real time for you and your hunny. Bring a cheeky bottle of gin to make your own cocktails with the Breckland Orchard Ginger Beer with Chilli and Breckland Orchard Elderflower Drink. Pair it with the savoury Odysea Alexandria Olives in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Brown Bag Crisps – Beetroot, Carrot and Parsnip Crisps, Dry Roasted & Salted Peanuts. Or sweeten it up with the Chunky Apricot Flapjack or Cranberry Burst Flapjack.

Bring it home

Invite all your friends over and put King Charles coronation on the flat screen at home. Curate an amazing butter board and make fresh bread to fill your home with luscious scents. Grab a Great British Tower and give a box away to each one of your guests as a patriotic take-home gift. (And don’t forget the bunting!)

Give back

Part of the official festivities is about giving back to your local community. See what initiatives you can get involved in. Or maybe donate some money to a nearby charity. You can find reputable charities near you on this government website. Don’t forget that just giving your time is an amazing thing and try volunteering if you can. Most charities are very understaffed and need help as much as they need money.

Support your local

Lastly, you could go down to the pub. Many pubs will be showing King Charles coronation live and would welcome your custom. As one of the largest employers in the country, it’s important we help UK hospitality thrive. Search for pubs near you and get in contact via email or phone to see what they’ll have on in May. (Don’t forget to book so you’re not caught out on the day.)

Great Good Friday and Easter 2023 gift ideas

With Good Friday right around the corner, chances are you’re looking for amazing family or corporate presents they’ll really love. Our list of Good Friday and Easter 2023 gift ideas are sure to impress everyone you’re shopping for from overworked mums to valued colleagues. Here are our top picks for this Easter gifting season with fast, often next-day delivery!

Easter Treats Basket

There’s so much to love about this traditional Easter gift basket. From the big Milk Chocolate Hollow Easter Egg and precious Mini Milk Chocolate Speckled Easter Eggs nestled inside to the resplendent Lindt Gold Bunny, it is corporate or family Easter gifting totally elevated. And when they’re done with all the amazing treats the handmade basket is reusable for household or office storage.

Happy Easter Tower

This springtime tower in rich, pastel purple instantly catches the eye. And it’s full to the brim with amazing delicacies they’ll enjoy for weeks. Just some of the treats included are a Zentis Chocolate Coated Marzipan Loaf, Rich Fruit Cake, Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces, Buchanan’s Milk Chocolate Eclairs, Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies, Baronie Milky Crisp Belgian Chocolate Truffles, Buchanan’s Chocolate Raspberry Caramels and a delightfully seasonal Salted Caramel Chocolate Easter Egg. Include your personalised gift message for a present any busy mum, valued client or tired boss would love to receive.

The Topaz | Luxury Prosecco Hamper

For something a little less spot on, The Topaz evokes Easter without any of the usual gaudiness. This glorious gift includes a bottle of Maschio Dei Cavalieri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene from Italy and pairs perfectly with all the treats inside. They’ll enjoy exploring the Baronie Italian Orange Chocolate Sticks, Borders Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuits, Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils, Odysea Mediterranean Hummus, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds, Duc d’O Belgian Chocolate Flaked Truffles and so much more inside. Plus, the Easter basket is finished to a high standard with a luxury ribbon and your heartfelt message included.

Sweet Easter Surprise

During the Easter season, all we can think about are the glorious sweets. This basket delivers! It contains a Large Milk Chocolate Easter Egg and adorable Mini Chocolate Speckled Easter Eggs. There are also Grandma Wilds Butterscotch Cookies and addictive Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces. These pair with sumptuous Walkers Chocolate Mint Truffles and moreish Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils. Lastly, they can try decadent Baronie Belgian Chocolate Mint Sticks with Pure Peppermint Filling and a luscious Chocolate Coated Marzipan Loaf. All this is wrapped up with a hand-tied bow and presented in a lovely green, handmade basket.

Good Friday and Easter 2023 gift ideas including a Lindt bunny

Lindt Easter Bunny Basket

The classic gold Lindt Easter Bunny is a beloved British favourite and this basket capitalises on nostalgia. For a very reasonable price, this cotton-lined basket includes a traditional Large Milk Chocolate Easter Egg. It also features Elizabeth Shaw Coconut & Hazelnut Biscuits and a Lindt Excellence Dark Coconut Intense bar. Lastly, Belgian Chocolate Milk Crisp Praline Pieces and a Willies Cacao Sea Salt Flakes Chocolate Bar ensure hours of indulgent enjoyment.

Looking to pamper them instead? Have a look at our relaxation hampers for more Good Friday and Easter 2023 gift ideas.

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Flu Season 2023 and get well soon gifts

If you’re looking for thoughtful gift ideas for loved ones on the tail end of flu season 2023, we’re here to help. Getting the flu can throw your friends and families for a loop, but with a bit of care and consideration, you can ease their discomfort. But, if you know they’re tired of chicken soup, here are some amazing get-well-soon gifts to try instead.

Great British Tower

Spoil them with a tonne of local favourites stacked high! They’re sure to feel better after enjoying the tasty treats inside this gift tower. These include Cottage Delight The Cheese Maker’s Pickle, The Wooden Spoon Grapefruit & Lime Marmalade, Spicy Tomato Chutney, English Classic Earl Grey Tea, Buttermilk Caramel & Seasalt Fudge, Buchanan’s Chocolate Caramels, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds, Honey Baked Flapjack and so much more.

Gourmet Treats | Luxury Wine & Food Hamper

An overstuffed hamper that’s sure to have Flu Season 2023 feel like a memory; the Gourmet Treats selection is immense. Start with the wines, a Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, from Rapel Valley in Chile and the Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc from South Africa. They pair so perfectly with the Cottage Delight Dipping Crackers with Hot Pepper, Duc d’O Belgian Chocolate Flaked Truffles, Captain Tiptoes Dry Roasted Nuts, Syrup & Oat Flapjack, Buchanan’s Chocolate Raspberry Caramels and more.

The Gilded Tower

A looker! Presented in three reusable, ultra-deep gift boxes with gold trim and stunning print patterns; just looking at this tower will cheer them up during Flu Season 2023. Packed to the brim, this tower includes Peters Yard Sea Salt Sourdough Flatbreads, Cottage Delight Three Fruit Marmalade with Scotch Whisky, Duc d’O Belgian Chocolate Flaked Truffles, Baronie Belgian Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces, Baronie Belgian Cherry Chocolate Pieces, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils, Cottage Delight The Cheese Maker’s Pickle, Cottage Delight Strawberry Extra Jam, Sicilian Lemon Cookies and a Family Sized Fruit Cake.

Best of British Food Hamper

When you’re ill, familiar favourites are all you crave. This food hamper contains a raft of amazing British treats and a cuddly toy to give them comfort. They’ll nosh on Peters Yard Smoked Chilli Sourdough Flatbreads, Borders Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuits, Alice McPhersons Petticoat Tails Luxury Shortbread, The Wooden Spoon Plum, Pear & Apple Jam, Family Size Large Rich Fruit Cake, Syrup & Oats Flapjack and Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils. And there is New English Teas English Breakfast Tea and Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Co. Fresh Ground Breakfast Coffee to wash it all down with.

Tea & Coffee Break Hamper

When you’re under the weather, hot drinks are really soothing. And this gift box is cheap and cheerful with Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Co. Fresh Ground Breakfast Coffee and New English Teas in Earl Grey to enjoy. Pair it with a Honey Baked Flapjack, Grandma Wilds Butterscotch Cookies and American Style Sweet Blueberry Muffin. Or nosh on a Sweet Double Chocolate Muffin or Brown Bag Crisps Lightly Salted Gourmet Crisps. Lastly, try the decadent Borders Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuits for a kick with tea.

Didn’t find something you know they’ll love? Shop the full range here.

Tips for a great office St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a fun occasion to celebrate in your office. And today, we’ve collected some tips on how to make a great office St. Patrick’s Day party happen for your organisation. From verdant green gift hampers to fun party games, here are our suggestions:

Book an Irish pub

For a more traditional experience, book the team into an Irish pub for lunch. Ask for favourites like soda bread & butter, bacon & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, boxty or Irish stew. For the teetotallers, have a traditional tea and for the drinkers, a Guinness or Baileys. See if there will be any Irish players on and return after work for the dancing and sing-along. Award prizes for the best or most exuberant pipes.

Serve it green

If you’re celebrating in the office, go ham on the green theme. Dye all the beverages with food colouring and serve green cupcakes and other treats. Just don’t put too much dye in. You don’t want Julia from accounts to have green teeth all day. Consider having some competitions to decorate cubicles or doors in your offices with festive bunting and confetti; awarding prizes for the most creative spaces.

Great green prizes

No matter what fun competitions and games you have during your great office St. Patrick’s Day party, you’ll want to mark the occasion with amazing prizes. We recommend festive green hamper gifts like the affordable Chocolate Heaven Hamper. This decadent treat includes Willies Cacao Chulucanas Gold; Peruvian 70% Dark Chocolate, Duc d’O Chocolate Flaked Truffles, Walkers Dark Chocolate After Dinner Mints, Borders Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuits, Chocolate Coated Brazils and Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces.

Play Irish music

In the background, have Irish Trad or Irish folk music playing for the perfect ambience. This will usually be a mix of fiddle, flute & whistle, harp, Bodhrán or Uilleann pipes. Create a mix of tunes including favourites like “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye”, “On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne”, “The Lament of the Irish Maiden”, “The Rambler from Clare” or “The Harp that Once Through Tara’s Halls”. For a cheeky bit of craic, you could play musical chairs and pause the music to make your colleagues scramble for a seat; removing one chair each time until there’s only one person seated to win.

Irish jig competition

Get everyone up on their toes for a jig competition. Encourage them to get creative with their footwork and step in time to the songs. Give prizes for the most enthusiastic jigs. Remember, to get them to use fancy footwork in time with the music and keep those arms more or less stiff. You might want to show a YouTube video of some jigs in action to inspire your dancers. For extra fun, offer party costumes so your teammates can really get into the spirit of the celebrations.

Want even more great prizes for St. Patrick’s Day? You can shop our full range of corporate gifts here to find something they’re sure to love.

Keeping your new year’s resolutions in 2023

Congrats! If you’ve made it to February and you’re just now thinking about keeping your new year’s resolutions in 2023, then you’re doing better than most already. But, if you need that little push to get you over the edge and on track, here are some top tips about maintaining new year’s resolutions in 2023 and beyond.

Make a plan

If you’ve got this far without a plan – that’s impressive! But, if you’re flagging, making a plan of how you’ll get the rest of the way can be a key part of keeping your new year’s resolutions in 2023. If you’re not sure how to start, ask yourself “what’s one small thing you could do today that would be a step in the right direction?” Write that down. Then ask, “what about tomorrow?” Repeat this until you have a 30-day plan. When you get to the end, run this exercise again until you achieve your goal.

Have an end goal

The best goals have a destination in mind. Make sure you know where you want to end up and map the little steps that will get you there. Try the SMART method. Realistic is one of the key phrases here. Goals are impossible to keep if they’re not possible to begin with. So, even if you’re a month into your resolutions, evaluate them to make sure they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Oh, and make sure it’s something YOU want to achieve. Not a goal your spouse, friends or society is pressuring you to make.

Get a coach

Whether a professional or just a friend you can count on, get someone you can talk to about how you’re going with your goals. Remember that one slip-up isn’t a failure. Have your mentor or buddy encourage you to start fresh the next day and continue to push forward. Sometimes just being accountable to someone can help you make real progress. If you don’t have anyone you can talk to about your goal, try keeping a journal of your progress. This will give you something tangible to look back on if the going gets tough.

Recruit a friend

What’s not better with a buddy? If you have a friend or family member who wants to achieve the same goal as you; team up! You’ll find it easier to stay motivated and consistent if you’re not alone. Plus, you’ll have a special someone to celebrate your wins and achievements with. It’s a sure-fire recipe for success. Just remember to be encouraging and stay focused on your goal. Don’t encourage each other into laziness or ‘cheats’ and you’ll find the going is easier with two.

Reward the micro wins

If you’re struggling to maintain your motivation, give yourself micro-rewards. Create a list of milestones along the way to reaching your goal. When you overcome each step along the way, give yourself something nice like a night out or a hamper full of treats. Feeling like you’re making progress should help you maintain the motivation you need to go on with keeping your new year’s resolutions in 2023. Don’t forget to snap pictures of your celebrations to look back on when you need that little push to keep striving.

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts with UK delivery

Choose us if you need last-minute Valentine’s day gifts with UK delivery. Making them feel special couldn’t be easier, just order by 11 am for next-day delivery to your sweetheart’s home or office. From pamper hampers to a foodie’s delight, select any of our fabulous Valentine’s hampers or shop our favourites below:

Luxury Pamper Hamper Tower

Give the gift of ‘me-time’ which decadent treats stacked high. They’ll love the Bomb Cosmetics Cotton Candy Bath Blaster, Japanese Konjac Sponge, Wild Peony Square Bath Fizzer, Bomb Cosmetics Sliced Scented Soap, Sisal Exfoliating Back Scrub and more. Then, once the goodies are all gone, the delightfully-bright storage boxes are reusable for a number of projects in their home too! Surprise them with a night in, light the included candle, pop on some tunes and let them sink into a relaxing bath.

Tanqueray No. 10 Hamper

Calling all gin lovers! This Tanqueray No.10 bottle of gin is a certified award winner. They’ll love pairing it with Grandma Wilds Butterscotch Cookies, Joe & Seph’s Gin & Tonic Gourmet Popcorn, Willies Cacao El Blanco – Sublime Creamy White Chocolate with Natural Cocoa Butter, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds and the other treats nestled in the reusable hand-made basket. (Don’t worry, the tonic is included too – just add ice!)

Sparkling Surprise

Oh, boy – who doesn’t love bubbly for any special occasion? This Codorniu Brut from Spain is a true delight for the senses. Especially when paired with all these goodies! They’ll love the Olive & Sesame Savoury Mini Breadsticks, Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles, Captain Tiptoes Dry Roasted Peanuts, Cranberry Burst Flapjack, Elizabeth Shaw Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies and other treats to explore. Once all the treats have gone, there’s still a beautiful wicker basket that can be reused around their home also.

The Amethyst

Take them on a tour of the world with exquisite treats from all over. Berri Estates Merlot from South-Eastern Australia meets Duc d’O Belgian Milk Chocolate Flaked Truffles and Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies from Europe. They’ll delight in sampling the Cottage Delight Cheese Makers Pickle, Olive & Sesame Savoury Mini Breadsticks, Buchanan’s Chocolate Eclairs, Elizabeth Shaw Raisin & Hazelnut Biscuits, The Wooden Spoon Plum, Pear & Apple Jam and many other treats as well. And with next-day available, your last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts with UK delivery needs are sorted.

Chocolate Lovers Hamper

Allow them to indulge their deepest desires — for chocolate! This hamper is the perfect symphony of cocoa deliciousness. They’ll love the Duc d’O Belgian Chocolate Flaked Truffles, Willie’s Cacao Peruvian Hazelnut Raisin Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils. Also, the Buchanan’s Chocolate Raspberry Caramels and Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate Coated Raisin & Cocoa Biscuits are something special too. Lastly, the Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles and Walkers Milk, White & Dark Chocolate Classics will leave them wanting more. And they’re all tucked snugly into the reusable handmade red woven basket and tied with a luxury ribbon.

None of these options tickles your fancy — why not let us help? We know a whole lot about Valentine’s Day gifts and we can arrange a convenient next-day delivery. This covers anything in our catalogue if you order before 11 am.

Going veggie? Try our non-meat hampers

Trying out a new vegetarian diet can be a great way to kick-start your health goals. And to support you, we’ve got a load of treats you can still enjoy in our non-meat hampers. Check out some of our favourites below:

Veuve Clicquot Hamper

An essential pairing for the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label champers in the lovely, bright gift box is the Olive & Sesame Savoury Mini Breadsticks Lindt Lindor Assorted Cornet Truffles, Olives Et Al Kiln Roasted Harissa Nuts and the Baronie Belgian Chocolate Caramel Pralines in this hamper. When you’re all done, use the seagrass basket for storing your fresh fruit and veg. It’s all your bubbly (but still veggie) dreams tied with a bow.

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Delight

The Ronseal of baskets, the chocolates and nuts in this treat box are to-die-for. The Buchanan’s Chocolate Eclairs, Elizabeth Shaw Raisin & Hazelnut Biscuits, Walkers Milk Turkish Delights, Chocolate Coated Brazils and Cranberry Burst Flapjack are just a few of the delicious delights awaiting you when you unwrap the luxury ribbon. Share with those you love or treat it like a new years resolution advent calendar and try one new treat each day during your first veggie week.

Deluxe Golden Tower

All that glitters really IS gold. This glistening tower of veggie confections represents one of the biggest non-meat hampers on our list. You’ll be absolutely spoiled for choice with Buttermilk Caramel & Seasalt Fudge, a Willies Cacao Chulucanas Gold – Peruvian 70% Dark Chocolate Tablet, Walkers After Dinner Chocolate Mints, Belgian Milk Chocolate Caramels, Sicilian Lemon Cookies, Honey Baked Flapjack, Belgian Chocolate Milky Crisp Pieces, Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Pralines and a whole lot more; stacked to the rafters.

Continental Beer Basket

If you’ve given up meat but still like a brew, this box is for you. A non-meat hamper with two great lagers, it makes a fantastic treat after work. Pour yourself a pint and tuck into Brown Bag Crisps, Lightly Salted, Captain Tiptoes Dry Roasted Peanuts, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds, Butter Shortbread, Buchanan’s Chocolate Dipped Fudge or any of the other decadent inclusions. When you’re done, use the box to keep your other bar snacks contained and tidy.

Cookies, Crisps & Snacks | Sweet & Savoury Gift Box

You might not be eating meat, but crisps are a total must for snack time. Reach for this handy box – filled to the brim with grazing food. Borders Lemon Drizzle Melts, Elizabeth Shaw Raisin & Hazelnut Biscuits, Brown Bag Crisps, Lightly Salted, an American Style Blueberry Muffin and Cranberry Burst Flapjack are just some of the tastes to explore. And when you’ve finished the lot, you can use the magnetic closure box for any number of household storage projects. It’s delicious and green too!

Maybe you want to stay away from food items altogether while you settle into your new meat-free diet plan. That’s okay too. Why not get a little self-care gift to motivate you to keep up these positive lifestyle changes? Check out our range of pamper hampers here.