Best outdoor bean bags: 8 bean bags for the garden

Bean bags are a great addition to the seating options in the garden. They are durable and often made out of waterproof material, meaning you can move them around from decking to paving to grass without worrying about ruining the fabric.

Lots of the options on the market can be used indoors or outdoors, so they aren't just useful for the summer. We've picked out a range of the best outdoor bean bags available at the moment, with options to suit large and small spaces.

Best outdoor bean bags

Bean Bag Bazaar Giant Bean Bag

This giant bean bag is perfect for indoor and outdoor use. It is water resistant and made from durable fabric, making it perfect for using as a sun lounger in the garden or park in the summer months, as well as being a lovely indoor floor cushion for watching movies in the winter. From the brand Bean Bag Bazaar, this outdoor bean bag has been designed and made in Northumberland in the UK. It is available in several colours, including this solid teal. Additionally, it only weighs around 4 kilograms, so it is really light and easy to move around.

Adult high-back beanbag

This high-backed chair from Beautiful Beanbags is one of the best outdoor bean bags on the market. Made from top quality polyester, the fabric is water and stain resistant and has a fire retardant coating. This bean bag has been designed with usability and durability in mind. Due to it's high-back design, this bean bag is great for lounging in the garden to read a book or have a drink because it offers extra support. The bean bag comes in lots of colours, so there will be one to suit every palette.

Fatboy Original Outdoor Bean Bag in Stripe Ocean Blue

• Buy now from Finnish Design Shop (£289).

Fatboy Original Outdoor is a weatherproof bean bag that is great for napping or relaxing in the house, on the balcony or in the garden. It can be shaped into anything from a mattress to a lounge chair and the sturdy design means that it will keep its shape and last for a long time. The cover is water and dirt repellant as well as being machine washable.

• Buy now from Finnish Design Shop (£289).

Extreme Lounging Pastel B Bed Outdoor Bean Bag

• Buy now from Cuckooland (£269).

This large outdoor bean bag is the ultimate choice for relaxing in the garden to soak up some sun. The bean bag is filled with polybeads that mould to your shape, making it extra comfortable and one of the best outdoor bean bags for an afternoon siesta. For use indoors and outdoors, the fabric is double stitched to make it durable and is also UV and water resistant.

• Buy now from Cuckooland (£269).

Outdoor Grey Square Floor Cushion

• Buy now from Dunelm (£39).

This outdoor floor cushion from Dunelm is a great affordable bean bag option. The neat square shape means that it can be easily tidied away and the neutral colour allows it to blend well into any room. It is also made from tightly woven, durable fabric and is water resistant.

• Buy now from Dunelm (£39).

Podevache Terra Nova Outdoor Bean Bag in Abstract Leaf Print

• Buy now from Amara (£289).

This abstract print bean bag is perfect for those looking for something that will add style to their indoor or outdoor space. It has a removable cover that can be washed easily and is perfect for sitting outdoors on a dry day.

• Buy now from Amara (£289).

Indoor Outdoor Double Bean Bag in Soft Grey

• Buy now from Cox and Cox (£295).

This sofa-inspired bean bag is perfect for people who want to be able lounge outside together. Made from durable, splash-proof fabric, this bean bag is great for outdoor entertaining and can be easily brought inside as extra seating for unexpected guests.

• Buy now from Cox and Cox (£295).

Max Indoor / Outdoor Bean Bag in Red

• Buy now from John Lewis (£90).

This teardrop shaped outdoor bean bag is resistant to fading and shaped to be comfortable and supportive. It is available in ten colours, making it a great choice if you're looking for something to brighten up your garden or balcony.

• Buy now from John Lewis (£90).

For more great seating, see our edits of the best outdoor rocking chairs and the best sun loungers.