Ready for Eclectic Summer Hosting with Bygone Times! | Bygone Times

With the Summer very much in full swing and Lancastrians being spoiled by the 2026 heatwave-heavy weather, there’s something undeniably glorious about summer hosting. Whether it’s an impulsive Saturday lunch in the garden, a hilarious evening with friends on the patio or lavishing a kiss of sunshine to your kitchen table, there’s nothing like creating a bright, relaxed and cheerful style for the Summer.

With garden party and outdoor dining very much the seasonal driver of the moment, Brits will be looking to make an impression, whether that’s vibrant glassware, rustic brass or patterned ceramics to create an elaborate summer table setting. However, rather than rushing to the high-street or online retailer to buy mass-produced decor, why not consider Bygone Times?!

If you’re looking for sun, style and socialising, there’s nothing like Bygone Times if you’re looking for a great day out in Lancashire this summer!

Without question, interior trends are clinical – everything you see trending on social media or in-store has been done before, and it will be done again. By shopping pre-loved items at Bygone Times, Lancastrians and tourists can re-imagine timeless sun-soaked styles with authentic vintage pieces and antiques at a fraction of high-street prices.

Here’s just some of the ideas we have to help you build a summer table brimming with story, character and history, whilst complementing the summer season.

Glassware: Capture the Sunshine on a Stem

From retro-style glassware to coloured goblets – visit Bygone Times to discover create a unique outdoor summer look.

Where designer and high-street providers of glassware may charge a hefty price, Bygone Times offer bargains from over 500 independent stallholders and local businesses. By just wandering through the historic corridors and checking the stalls at Bygone, visitors will see their eclectic, charming summer arrangements take shape, from beautiful vintage tumblers and antique water pitchers to delicate wine stems that each tell a story.

Terracotta, Brass & Timber that Embrace the Warmth

Bygone Times is packed with unique suppliers of vintage, retro and antique pieces that revel in the weather. With pre-loved goods like embrace warm textures and feel truly connected to the sun and nature, Bygone Times offers treasures that create a rich summer table.

Whereas many forced factory products may try to feign age, there’s nothing like the real thing.

From vintage terracotta pots and tableware for centrepieces to pre-loved brass candle sticks that produce a gorgeous, golden ambient glow on late evenings, Bygone Times offer undiscovered gems to ignite a pleasant Summer evening in a British garden.

When it comes to serving summer favourites like cheeseboards, small places and bread, consider shopping heavy, aged teak and oak shopping boards and trays for an irresistibly rustic look.

Ceramics That Tell A Story

Rather than wasting time and money on mass-produced ceramic products, why not add instant joy to Summer fining set-ups with a ceramic aesthetic?! From class blue & white China and retro floral 60s and 70s pottery to mismatched side plates perfect for tapas or cake, create a striking summer table look at Bygone Times without spending a fortune.

Decanters, Pitchers & Bowls: Serve Refreshments Retro

Whether you’re enjoying a sporting occasion or just serving some chilled drinks and fresh fruit, why not enjoy a sangria or cocktail mix from a piece of history?! From heavy crystal and art glass pitchers to punch bowls and decanters, nothing will get guests into the party mood like a cold drink from stylish, timeless antique.

Choose Reusable Textiles with Style

Paper napkins and synthetic tablecloths may have their practical uses, but a pre-loved linen draping the summer dining table, ebbing and flowing in the glorious UK summer breeze, elevates any meal. From vintage embroidered tablecloths to lace running or crisp white Irish linen that only grows more luxurious with age, Bygone Times offer a fantastic range of authentic textiles that do a lot more than handle summer spills.

Washable and ready for summer occasions to come, Bygone Times are encourages Lancastrians and tourists to reduce the reliance on single-use plastic and invest in an authentic textile, like vintage tea-towels or break-basket covers, that are pre-loved and fit for a lifetime!

Style Your Summer for Less with Bygone Times

The trends emanated by the huge corporate powerhouses will come and go, and come again, but authenticity and unique character will never die. If you’re ready to refresh your home and garden for the Summer sunshine season, visit Bygone Times at the Grove mill in Lancashire to discover one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage and retro pieces at a fraction of the price of the high-street.