'I spent £120 on a Fortnum and Mason picnic hamper and this is what was inside'

Setting the scene for an idyllic summer outing, The RHS Show at Tatton Park made a triumphant return after a three-year hiatus. As the sun finally shone, visitors were met with a carpet of flowers bursting with colour alongside endless stretches of lush grass just waiting for picnic blankets. The atmosphere was vibrant, with attendees eagerly exploring the beautifully arranged gardens, pausing to admire the intricate floral displays, and savouring the fresh, fragrant air.

When Dianne Bourne, from the Manchester Evening News , found herself caught up in the splendour of it all, her trip to the debut of what has been dubbed the 'garden party of the north' ended up costing her a little more than she expected. READ MORE: The UK paradise island with white sands that you can only get to by boat In a bout of sun-drenched enthusiasm, Dianne found herself unable to walk past a stall set up just by the entrance, splurging an eye-watering £120 on a two-person picnic basket from the upscale Fortnum and Mason department store. Notorious for its opulent London food hall and fancy wicker hampers, Fortnum and Mason are dishing out these special picnic bags at Tatton, brimming with a four-course meal presented in their iconic "eau de nil" green-blue packaging.

She said: "At Tatton, they're cashing in on the high-end hampers mine wasn't even the priciest, as you could opt for a champagne-laden version for £195." Despite the hefty price tag, Dianne discovered that these posh picnic baskets we.