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The Edit | The Way We Summer

Summer is more than a Season... It’s a Feeling.

From summer essentials and everyday rituals to long lunches, beautiful spaces and moments made to linger, The Way We Summer celebrates the effortless pleasures that define a British summer done right.

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The Step We Don’t Skip

For some, finding the perfect SPF can leave you feeling like Goldilocks. Here’s our round-up for the best choices depending on your skin type. Whether you're after a glow-boosting tint, something gentle for sensitive skin, or a compact for your handbag, you’ll find your perfect match at centre:mk.

Best Lip Balm: Ultra Violette Sheen Screen

Best Anti-aging: Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF50

Best for Dry Skin: UV Solutions Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50

Best Under Makeup: No7 Prime Forever™ SPF50 Primer

Best for On-the-Go: My Geisha

Shop your favourite brands at: SpaceNK, H beauty, Boots, John Lewis & Partners, The Body Shop, Superdrug, My Geisha, M&S, and more!

Summer, Served Slowly

Summer 2026 is defined by a more Mediterranean way of living: slower meals, longer catch-ups, and simple food shared well.

For something familiar and perfectly seasonal, Bill’s offers a relaxed menu built for lingering. It’s the kind of place that fits effortlessly into summer days: whether it’s a light brunch, a post-shopping break, or an unplanned early evening meal (Aperols at the ready!).

If you’re drawn to lighter, brighter flavours, Pho brings fresh Vietnamese dishes that feel especially right for warmer weather. It’s food made for ease and ideal when you want something that feels satisfying without the fuss.

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Event

H beauty Beach Club

A little summer escape, closer to home. H beauty’s annual summer event has returned. And this time they’re bringing the beach club experience to H beauty Milton Keynes. 2nd - 5th July 2026.

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A New Kind of Summer Hosting

With Glastonbury taking a pause this year, summer 2026 is all about recreating that laid-back festival feeling a little closer to home. Think chic shelter from the rain, layered gazebos, warm lighting and relaxed seating that make even a drizzly British evening feel part of the atmosphere rather than the interruption.

Homes are warmer, more tactile, and intentionally imperfect, designed less for formal hosting and more for creating spaces people naturally want to gather in. Interiors favour layered tablescaping over formal dining: coloured glassware, rustic tablescapes, sculptural details and earthy tones that make the space feel collected rather than carefully curated.