The best picnic blankets for families

This large Life Venture Picnic Blanket is incredibly convenient for taking on picnics. It packs away small into a bag and doesn't take up much space, but when unfolded there's enough room for everyone! It's waterproof, and even has webbing loops to keep the picnic blanket secured - no more balancing shoes on the corners! It's even machine washable. One buyer happy with their purchase said: "I love that this picnic blanket has webbing loops on the corners of the blanket so that you can make the most out of the whole picnic blanket! It's a beautiful colour that doesn't attract bees (my children were very grateful for that), and I loved that I could pop it on damp grass and it didn't soak through!"

With soft fleece and colourful patters on top and a water and stain-resistant back, this picnic blanket is both comfortable and practical, with one buyer agreeing that: "It is very large mats and don’t worry about spillages, as the fabric does not soak in liquids, making it easy to clean and dry up quite quickly". This pinic blanket can alsomfit up to five people on it, so there'll be plenty of room for all the family and your tasty treats, with another buyer saying: "great colours, and a good sizem as well as soft. I managed to fold it up after a couple of tries, great it has a handle to carry. Would recommend!"

Not only does this picnic blanket look lovely, but the Classic Woven Picnic Blanket is incredibly comfy to relax on. With convenient carry handles and poppers to secure the blanket when rolled up, it's easy to take on the go for your family picnics. One customer said: "I bought this picnic mat few days ago, cause it’s summer. And the picnic mat is amazing. It is water proof and so soft. Feels like you are laying on a bed. Highly recommend this product.", while another buyer looking for a mat that could last for a while said: "I bought this few month back and it's been very useful and durable."

Is there a more classic picnic blanket print than a red and white gingham check? It has a three-layer fabric design: a velvet top that is soft to touch, a slight foam padding to cushion you while sitting, and a moisture and dirt-proof backing, suitable for use on grass and sand. Happy with the portable picnic blanket one parent buyer said: "This is huge. I can lay on it with arms outstretched and only my hands are off the end. Diagonally, I'm totally on it. A slightly spongy, fluffy(ish) top and waterproof backing make this one of the best value blankets available. I'm really impressed with it."

The extra large Tiny Love Outdoor Picnic Mat is the perfect mix of picnic blanket and a fun playing environment for babies. A parent who bought this for her daughter and describing it as great said: "Great picnic mat, most important that it's washable and don't like silver layer like other picnic mats. Colourful and great size. Would be very useful for picnic in the park and specialy in the beach, because of the ocean theme. Lovely attached bits and bob's makes little one intertained. Specialy my daugher loved tether. It's made from rubber, very good quality. In my opinion mat is slightly overpriced, but both other man like that on a market, so no competitors. Lovely present for new mums and dads, rather buying toys that babies loose interest in no time. Picnic mat will have use for years, even with older children". This mat also has five engaging activities with easy grip textured starfish, shiny satin ribbons, peekaboo turtle and crinkly activity crab.

Another of the more traditional designs on our list is the xingzhi Large Picnic Blanket. With a monochrome check design complimented with brown leather straps to keep it rolled up when not in use, it's designed with thicker backing material to help eliminate tearing. "This product is a great size and truly waterproof. I ordered this for my dog to lie on on the outside grass, as it's a little damp. Perfect for our needs and great price compared to the waterproof dog blankets.", said one buyer, while another said**:** "Really good blanket, had some lovely picnics on it."

Help keep your baby entertained on your picnic with the Infantino Jumbo Sensory Discovery Mat. Whether you want to give them their own space to play and explore the different textures and crinkle sounds or share the mat, they'll have a lovely outdoor sensory session! A mum who decided to buy thia for her little one said: "I got this, so I’d have a good clean surface for my baby to roll around and play on since we have 2 dogs and dog hair of course. It’s large enough for a roly-poly baby, it machine washes well, and it’s just cute/bright coloured. I love it!"

This Sunshine Round Fleece Picnic Rug is bright and vibrant, making it perfect for eating outside in the sunshine. The circle shape will give it a cosy feel as you and your little ones gather around to tuck into a delicious buffet. "Love this picnic blanket, colours are great and it’s a very nice material, is big enough for a a few people to sit round. Great value for money!", said a parent buyer, while another dad said: "I bought this for a family picnic meeting so very last minute. Wasn't expecting it to be so nice as it was quite cheap."

This Amazon Basic Picnic Blanket does everything a picnic blanket should. It's large and spacious, has a convenient carry handle and even folds up securely for easy portability. "Great size for 3 or 4 people. We have used this blanket a lot this summer and always get comments from others on how good it is. It is a little tricky to fold with just one person, but that is usually the case with blankets of this kind. Overall very happy with purchase and a good price too.", said a buyer. It's also machine washable, which is a huge bonus as it's easier to keep clean.