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Mum who missed out on Lidl’s ‘bargain’ kids’ sandpit picnic bench makes her own for just £8


LAST week Lidl launched a massive range of kids’ outdoor play equipment which is perfect for the summer months.

Included in the fun-filled range is a kids picnic and play table with eagle-eyed shoppers so quick to snatch up the bargain that it very quickly sold out.

The LIDL version includes two plastic tubs for water and sand when the top is removed

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The LIDL version includes two plastic tubs for water and sand when the top is removedCredit: Lidl

One mum who missed out on the bargain searched online to see if other retailers sold a similar item.

But after discovering most came with the eye-watering price tag of £100 or more, the savvy mum decided to make one herself – and it cost her a tiny £8.

The fun and affordable play set from Lidl is perfect for children who love sand, as the table – priced at £29.99 – has two plastic tubes for filling with sand and water. 

It also comes with a removable tabletop with a parasol hole, to keep little ones protected in the shade should you require.

The replica cost a tiny £8 to make using scrap wood

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The replica cost a tiny £8 to make using scrap wood Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains

Replicating the item, the mum crafted her own using scrap wood and spare paint – and it even has the hollow centre for sand and water.

Sharing snaps on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, she revealed that the only expense was the sand which she’d purchased for £8.

She explained:”Missed out on the bargain at Lidl for the picnic bench/ sandpit for £29.99 looked online and they were £100 so made one out of scrap wood and paint we already had from her play house cost £8 for the sand to fill.”

Other parents were super impressed by the “brilliant” idea and gushed over the woman’s handiwork.

The mum's version also includes a lift-off top allowing for sand and water

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The mum’s version also includes a lift-off top allowing for sand and waterCredit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains
The picnic table was so popular that it sold out very quickly

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The picnic table was so popular that it sold out very quickly Credit: Lidl
  • Kids’ Play & Picnic Table, £29.99 from LIDL – view here

“That’s absolutely beautiful, ” one person commented, adding, ” well done.”

And a second added: “Wowwwwww brilliant job love the colour well done”

Meanwhile a third suggested she start making them to sell since the play item is so popular among kids and adults.

She said: “You want to start selling them,look great,” to which another person said ” I agree.”

We previously revealed how Lidl is selling 6ft trampolines for £45.

And Lidl is selling a waterproof outdoor rug for just £6.99 and people are using it to transform their garden in seconds.

Meanwhile a mum makes sandpit in her back garden for £2.50 after her kids missed going to the beach.

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