Wickes Launches Best Outdoor Entertaining Space Competition

• Home improvement retailer announces social media competition to find the UK’s best at-home outdoor area
• Special guest judge Jeff Brazier will decide the winner with one lucky person set to receive £5,000 worth of Wickes vouchers

Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced its search for the best outdoor entertaining space this summer. 

As the UK prepares for a summer of sport, getting the garden watch party ready will be top of the agenda for many home improvers. Over four in 10 Brits are planning to do garden maintenance in June, with over one in 10 planning a bigger landscaping project, and Wickes is now on the hunt for one garden enthusiast who will be in with a chance of winning £5,000 worth of vouchers towards their next home project.

Whether it’s a garden bar for Euros themed drinks, outdoor cinema for the Olympics and Wimbledon watch parties, or a serene botanical garden for simply relaxing, the competition will be looking for gardens that showcase the best use of space including lighting, furniture, and creative paintwork.

Teaming up with presenter and Wickes ambassador - special guest judge Jeff Brazier will choose the winning entry. 

Commenting on the competition Jeff said; “Hosting in the garden is one of my favourite ways to spend time with family and friends in the summer. It's great to get outside and enjoy the hard work you have put into the garden. I secretly love to show off my latest DIY project! I’m always looking for ideas on what to add to my garden next, and I can’t wait to be inspired by the competition entries”. 

Senior Category Garden Manager at Wickes, Clair Albone says; “With shoppers looking for ways to save pennies during the cost-of-living crisis, hosting at home has become a favoured British pastime . We’ve seen some amazing and innovative DIY projects from our customers - creating hosting zones that share all the best parts of going out, from the comfort of home. The Wickes Outdoor Entertainment Competition aims to celebrate the most innovative outdoor spaces, whether that’s DIY home bars, outdoor kitchens or luxury sheds – we want to see them all!” 

Hopeful entrants need to take a picture of their outdoor entertaining space and upload it to X or Instagram with #Wickesbesthost. Open until 00:01 on 8^th July, entrants must live in the UK, be over 18 and enter their own outdoor space. 

For those seeking inspiration, Wickes is here to offer advice on garden maintenance and trends with its interactive Garden Calendar offering a one-stop shop with tips on what to plant throughout the summer, lawn care during dry spells, and even ‘how to’s’ on building an outdoor kitchen. 

And for quick but effective garden updates, why not take a look at Wickes’ selection of ambient outdoor lights that will keep the party going once the sun goes down, or weatherproof gazebos to protect gatherings from the unpredictable British weather.

Wickes outdoor entertainment competition launches on Instagram and X on 25^th June, Visit Terms & Conditions | Wickes.co.uk to find Ts&Cs and details on how to enter. 

Source : Wickes 

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