SUMMER is on the way, and sports fans have got a lot to look forward to.
From barbecues to premium champagne, John Lewis has shoppers sorted for watching the Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon at home.
Watching television isn’t generally high on people’s summer to-do lists – but this year, there are eight weeks of unbroken sport on TV.
From mid-June to early August, the Euros in Germany, Paris Olympics and Wimbledon championships all take place.
My guess is that lots of people out there are already thinking about upgrading their home entertainment, and turning the games into an opportunity to invite friends and family over for a summer party.
For its Summer of Sport event, John Lewis has brought together a range of tech, home and garden items, across a range of budgets and with many items discounted.
Read on for my top picks of home essentials to buy at John Lewis ahead of the football, athletics and tennis this summer.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a new TV this summer, here are three: the Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon.
Luckily, Investing in a 4K television of a decent size no longer has to cost the earth.
John Lewis has a page dedicated to the best-rated TVs under £500, where you’ll find some terrific mid-size options like the 55-inch set from Samsung’s CU7100 range.
This is an impressive mid-size set that’s powered by Samsung’s 4K Crystal Processor and the brand’s lauded Tizen smart platform, and it’s currently £70 cheaper.
On top of that, all TVs at John Lewis come with a five-year guarantee.
Samsung 55-inch CU7100 4K TV, £429 £359
Instead of (or perhaps alongside) buying a new TV, you could ramp up your home media’s surround sound by investing in a soundbar from Bose.
The Smart Soundbar 600, made by a titan of the audio market, is an Alexa-compatible bluetooth device that has five different built-in transducers that send sound moving in five directions.
Pair this up with a 4K television, and you’ll be able to watch the sports in near-cinematic glory, all from the comfort of your couch.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600, £499.95
Champagne is as much a staple of Wimbledon as strawberries and cream, and if you’re a tennis devotee, make sure you’re stocked up on fizz before the Championships kick off in July.
This Wimbledon-themed bottle from Lanson celebrates a decades-long relationship between the brand and the tournament: the champagne-maker has been associated with the tournament since 1977 and is now its official supplier.
Lanson Le Black Creation Limited Edition Wimbledon Gift, £50
If you’re planning to invite friends and family to watch the sports, you’re probably already thinking about firing up the barbecue.
Ninja’s Woodfire grill is currently on sale on the John Lewis website, and costs £70 cheaper.
The brand’s reputation for top-class appliances extends way beyond air fryers – this is an absolute superstar of a BBQ that we’ve tried and tested ourselves.
In his Ninja Woodfire review, The Sun’s Kieran Ahuja said: ‘[I] can’t think of any other product that makes outdoor cooking as compact and efficient… while still producing top-quality food.’
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker, £349.99 £279.99
If you’re already worried about overloading on burgers this summer, here’s a great al-fresco alternative to the barbecue.
Ooni has garnered a reputation as the leading maker of outdoor pizza ovens on the market: its ovens are portable, convenient and like the Ninja Woodfire, fired with wooden pellets.
With its foldable legs and detachable chimney, the Ooni Fyra is easy to put together and just as easy to take apart, and can accommodate pizzas up to 13 inches in size.
Ooni Fyra 12 Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven, £299
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