Bournemouth is the 4th best place to throw a garden party in the UK just behind Bristol, Southampton and London according to a new survey.
Garden furniture specialists Furniture Maxi has taken a deep dive into summer temperatures, rainfall figures and the size of the average garden to identify the best towns and cities in the UK and across Europe to host or attend a garden party this summer.
Skegness and Great Yarmouth also made it into the top 10.
The research into the areas with the highest average summer temperatures and lowest typical rainfall revealed a range of seaside towns and inland cities that are a cut above the rest.
Once you factor in typical garden sizes at the heart of each location, Bournemouth inches above Oxford and outstrips Brighton by a mile, despite similar weather throughout July and August. View the full top 10s for both the UK and Europe here.
“We’ve seen people rushing to buy outdoor dining sets and sofas earlier than ever this year as they prepare to host guests in the spring and summer.” says Furniture Maxi marketing manager Arnold Bertasius.
“After the last few years, it looks like people all over the UK are gearing up for plenty of garden parties and barbecues in 2022 to make up for lost time. Whether you’re somewhere with huge typical garden sizes or smaller courtyard spaces, a good dose of sunshine and some decent outdoor furniture are really all you need to kick start your gathering.”