Looking for the best summer puzzles to take on holiday? Whether you're heading to the beach, jetting off abroad, or enjoying a staycation in the British countryside, puzzles are the perfect outdoor entertainment for your trip. Not to mention, jigsaw puzzles are fantastic, relaxing activities, so you can enjoy a calm summer holiday.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best summer puzzles to pop in your suitcase. Picture sunny scenes, seaside escapes, park picnics and holiday fun. All of our puzzles are packaged in high-quality, lightweight boxes, so they're ideal for on-the-go puzzling. Ready to puzzle by the pool or piece together by the sea? Let’s dive in!
Relaxing summer puzzles
Puzzles are great for relaxation because solving a jigsaw requires concentration, patience and perseverance, helping people to focus on something rather than worry about work or home responsibilities, for example. Puzzles can then be described as a meditative or mindful activity, allowing you to think in the present moment and relax. There has even been some research that suggests that doing puzzles is a good way to reduce stress and anxiety, allowing you to have a soothing summer away from the madness of everyday life.
Explore our wonderful collection of summer puzzles below!
Summer Green 500 Puzzle
Enjoy a summer fete in the village park with the wonderful Summer Green Puzzle. This sunny scene is illustrated by the incredible Ray Cresswell and features all the hallmarks of a summer get-together. From a Punch and Judy show and tombola stall to an ice cream cart, this highly detailed puzzle is the perfect puzzle to put together on a summer afternoon. Our 500 piece jigsaw puzzles are designed with FSC® Certified board, so you can ensure this sturdy puzzle will last you through a whole lot of holiday fun.
Summer Birds 1000 Piece Puzzle
Going on a country getaway? The Summer Birds Puzzle will be sure to send your spirits soaring on your holiday. This colourful bird puzzle is decorated with garden birds and flourishing flowers for you to enjoy piecing together from your summer cottage. Illustrated by talented artist Czes Pachela, this picturesque puzzle has 1000 pieces to sort and solve for a relaxing break.
All On Deck - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Shorely this is the best summer puzzle to take on holiday! Wash away your worries and sit back with the All On Deck jigsaw. Lovingly illustrated by the fantastic Robert Barry, this seaside puzzle is the perfect picture of a sunny beach day. Featuring details such as classic striped deck chairs, sea and sailboats, these jigsaws make the perfect puzzles for adults and kids alike! Enjoy as a family activity or have a chill puzzling session on the beach whilst the littlens make sandcastles.
Seaspray Cottages BIG 500 Puzzle
Sail away to the Seaspray Cottages! Part of our collection of summer puzzles, Seaspray Cottages has been beautifully illustrated by the amazing artist Keith Stapleton. This beach jigsaw puzzle details a picture-perfect seaside cottage, children playing in the sand the wonderful waves washing by. Our Seaspray Cottages jigsaw features extra-large puzzle pieces, which are easier to handle and slot into place, allowing people of all ages to join in on all the summer puzzling. Great for taking on holiday to ease that pesky jetlag!
Stop Me and Buy One 1000 Piece Puzzle
Ice cream, anyone? Pick up your 99s and double-flake cones with the Stop Me and Buy One 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Another one of Keith Stapleton's iconic puzzles, this jigsaw is a fabulous way to keep everyone entertained on your staycation. Stop Me and Buy One takes you away from the city and right into the village park where you can watch the cricket, munch on an ice cream or simply sit back in your deck chair! With 1000 pieces to slot together, this summer puzzle is sure to keep you amused on holiday.
Park & Rides BIG 250 Puzzle
Have a picnic with the Park & Rides summer puzzle! Great for those holidaying closer to home this year, this jigsaw includes some classic rides you'll recognise from your younger days, such as slides, roundabouts, and seesaws, along with a family enjoying a picnic in the park. Illustrated by the wonderful Ray Cresswell, this summery puzzle features extra-large puzzle pieces for easy assembly. Our BIG 250 jigsaws make great kids puzzles because of the bigger pieces, so you can keep the little rascals busy on holiday!
More Summer Puzzles
Still searching for the perfect holiday hobby? Explore more of our summer themed jigsaw puzzles on our website, and don’t forget to pop us a follow on Instagram at: @thehouseofpuzzlesltd Have a sensational summer, puzzlers!