Garden games: the ones worth buying

Summer brain drain

Giant garden chess means you can have it all: fresh-air, sunshine and a chance to flex your grey matter at the same time. The pieces here are weather proof, ideal for the garden and come with a PVC mat and carry box. The chess pieces are 10cm to 20.6cm tall, available from English Heritage www.english-heritageshop.org.uk at £34.25. For super-size chess try www.gardengames.co.uk with chess pieces between 43cm and 64 cm tall, to be weighted with sand or water, at £299.99.

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