All the garden toys coming to Lidl next including £49.99 giant bouncy castle with basket ball hoop
With the weather heating up, the German discounter has launched a range of children's toys they can enjoy in the garden.
Over 30 products are set to land in stores next Sunday May 25 giving customers just over a week to get their hands on the products.
The product is part of the bargain stores "Middle of Lidl" offers, which land in stores every Thursday and Sunday.
The items are usually sold at a low price and only available while stocks last.
Toys up for grabs include a Batman or Superman themed lawnmower that costs £6.99 for Lidl Plus members or £12.99 for those who do not have the loyalty scheme.
Lidl Plus is a free loyalty app that offers discounts on food, drinks, and household items from Lidl.
Similar products can cost nearly £30 from retailers such as OnBuy.com, so it is a chance to save over £15.
Other items up for grabs include a bouncy castle with a basketball hoop, which scans for £49.99.
The product is ideal for those aged three plus and can hold 50kg in weight.
A similar product is scanning for £199.99 on Robert Days, so there is a chance to save nearly £150 if you get your hands on this one.
You can check out the full list of products here:
Parents race to Lidl for middle aisle bargains including 2 in 1 sandpit for £29
Kids' Lawnmower - Batman £6.99, with Lidl Plus regular price £12.99
Kids' Lawnmower - Superman £6.99, with Lidl Plus regular price £12.99
Kids' Wheelbarrow -Batman £6.99, with Lidl Plus regular price £12.99
Kids' Wheelbarrow Superman £6.99, with Lidl Plus regular price £12.99
Playtive Bouncy Castle - 14 Piece Set £49.99 per pack
Single Swing £24.99 each
Livarno Home Kids' Hanging Chair - Pink £19.99 each
Livarno Home Kids' Hanging Chair - Blue £19.99 each
Smoby Kids' Push Along Tricycle £29.99 each
John Character Hopper Ball - Barbie £3.99 each
John Character Hopper Ball - Spidey £3.99 each
John Character Hopper Ball - Gabby's Dollhouse £3.99 each
John Character Hopper Ball - Paw Patrol £3.99 each
Playtive Inflatable Football Dartboard £34.99 per pack
Playtive Hook & Loop Dartboard £2.99 each
Playtive Hook & Loop Dartboard - Animals £2.99 each
Sambro Water Blaster Backpack - Stitch £6.99 each
Sambro Water Blaster Backpack - Spidey £6.99 each
Sambro Water Blaster Backpack - Paw Patrol £6.99 each
Playtive Marvel Avengers Bouncy Ball - Iron Man £1.99 each
Playtive Marvel Avengers Bouncy Ball - Captain America £1.99 each
Playtive Marvel Avengers Bouncy Ball - Spider-Man £1.99 each
Playtive Marvel Avengers Bouncy Ball - Hulk £1.99 each
John Character Ball - Stitch £2.99 each
John Character Ball - Paw Patrol £2.99 each
John Character Ball - Spidey £2.99 each
John Character Ball - Gabby's Dollhouse £2.99 each
Carrera Remote Control Off-Road Buggy - Mountain Racer £19.99 each
Carrera Remote Control Off-Road Buggy - Team Rider £19.99 each
Ice Hoop £4.99 each
If you are keen to pick up Lidl's garden toys you will have to act quickly, as it is a limited edition item; once it's gone, it's gone.
It's not the only bargain find landing in stores.
The discounter is selling a LED Parasol String Lights for just £7.99.
They feature 72 twinkling mini LEDs, eight vintage-style bulbs, and give off a warm white glow – perfect for adding atmosphere to your patio or balcony.
There's also a six-hour timer, so you can set them and relax without worrying about turning them off.
They're designed for outdoor use and stretch 3 metres, so they're ideal for wrapping around parasols or fencing.
How can I save money when shopping at Lidl?
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff that you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
Shoppers can also keep tabs on what's appearing in the "Pick of the Week" section on the Lidl website.
The discounts happen every Thursday and are usually on fruit, vegetables, and meat.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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