With temperatures set to soar for yet another year, many of us air-con strapped Brits will be desperately looking for ways to cool off in the heat, or keep our kids entertained now the long summer nights have kicked in.
So Lidl has come to answer our prayers by selling a super cheap paddling pool for just £13.99.
As well as being an absolute bargain, the Crivit Paddling Pool also includes an inflatable head rest and even a built-in cup holder for all your sunny Saturday needs.
Originally launching in stores last year, the sell-out success is now back for a second year.
On top of your paddling pool, you’ll also get repair patches for fixing punctures, plus a three-year warranty included, so make sure you keep the receipt. So if it bursts, you can get a replacement, repair or your money back.
There’s two colours and shapes to pick from: a rectangular shape one in blue (202cm x 151cm x 46cm/60cm when inflated) or a hexagonal shape in green (202cm x 186cm x 46cm/60cm when inflated).
Hitting Lidl stores today (2nd May), if last year’s popularity is anything to go by, we reckon this will sell out fast.
Not got time to head to a Lidl store? We’ve rounded up some of the other 10 best paddling pools for 2019 below, ranging from cheap as chips pools for kids, to the best prices on actual swimming pools and hot tubs – most of which you can buy online.
1. Asda, £30
Featuring four comfy air-filled seats and holding a whopping 836 litres of water, this paddling pool has enough room for all the family (and two cup holders for their drinks).
So it’s no surprise that this was the big paddling pool of the moment last year, selling out in all Asda stores across the nation. But now it’s back for 2018…
Get it from George at Asda for £30
2. Amazon, £34.70
If you plan to buy a paddling pool for little more than sitting in your garden with a nice cold drink and staying there for as long as possible, this is the pool for you.
Complete with comfy inflatable bench, you might not have much room for movement, but you do get a chair and a paddling pool in one. Genius.
Get it from Amazon for £34.70
3. Amazon, £30
Very similar looking to Asda’s £30 offering, but this one is a fiver cheaper. It still features the same two cup holders, as well as seating for four people, making it perfect for families.
Sadly a pump isn’t included in this offering, so you will need to buy one of those on top, which will set you back £12.99
Get it from Amazon for £30
4. 8ft Inflatable swimming pool, £39.99
This is the no-fuss swimming pool for those who don’t want to spend hours setting up, when you inflate the top ring and fill the pool with water, it will stand up by itself.
Get it from Amazon for £39.99
5. Intex easy set swimming pool, £35.99
Whether you want a quick dip or to lounge about all day, this pool also works on the premise of blowing up the top ring only, and then filling the rest of it with water – and voilà.
Get it from Amazon for £24.99
6. Chad Valley Aquarium Activity Pool, £29.99
If you’re after something a little more exciting than just your average paddling pool, Argos currently have an exceptional deal on this, potentially a little over the top number, that includes a palm tree, octopus and mini slide.
Inflating in just ten minutes, this fits around three or four children, and keeps them entertained for hours, rather than the minutes some get from being in a bog standard circular pool.
Get it from Argos for £29.99
7. Steel frame swimming pool, £66.35
If you want a pool that you can keep up all through summer, pick up this steel-framed option.
However, the filter isn’t included in this offering, so you’ll need to buy that separately if you fancy it.
Get it from Amazon for £66.35
8. Lay-Z-Spa Vegas inflatable hot tub, £397.95
For all out luxury, treat yourself to this big, bubbly hot tub, that will have you sitting outside all day long. Change the temperature and get the jets going, for pure indulgence.
Get it from Amazon for £397.95
9. Intex Lazy Fish Baby Paddling Pool , £25.33
If you’re looking for a paddling pool solely for a little one to keep cool, this fun fish option may just be the one.
Get it from Amazon for £25.33
10. Disney Princess 3 ring pool, £8.99
Young kids will love playing alongside their favourite Disney characters in this themed pool, which features princesses including Jasmine, Cinderella and Snow White.
Get it from Amazon for £8.99
Outdoor toys
Sand and water fishing table, £19.99
Kids can splash the water, create sand sculptures and fish for toys – all in their own back garden.
Get it from Smyths for £19.99
Chad Valley double slide, £18
With two separate coloured lanes, kids (and adults) can race each other along slide, ending in the wet drench pool at the end.
Get it from Argos for £18
Chad Valley Flower Water Spray, £12
Connect your garden hose to this colourful and unassuming flower, which will spray you with water as you run past it.
Get it from Argos for £12
