Home Bargains is selling a ‘fantastic aquarium' and rainbow sprinkler for cheap – it's great for the warmer weather
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NOW that the sun is shining and the warm weather has arrived, many people will be looking to spend their weekends relaxing in their gardens.
And what better way to unwind than beside a paddling pool, keeping your feet cool during the hot spells?
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Shoppers are racing to Home Bargains to get their hands on some summer fun
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They are selling a "fantastic aquarium" which is perfect for the kids
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Paddling pools are perfect for children, letting them splash around and stay entertained while avoiding overheating.
And Home Bargains is the ideal place to pick one up, as they are currently selling a 'Fantastic Aquarium' play centre by Bestway, which is perfect for sunny days when your little ones need to cool off.
The play centre features safety valves, sturdy pre-tested vinyl, a removable slide with tie ropes and built-in grommets, and a water sprayer that can be attached to your garden hose.
It even comes with a repair patch for any small tears or holes and is available for £24.99.
But that's not all!
Home Bargains is also selling a Splash Down Inflatable Rainbow Sprinkler for £9.99.
Standing at 5.5ft tall, it's super easy to inflate and perfect for keeping cool in the garden.
The sprinkler, designed for kids aged three and up, features a built-in sprinkler and hose adapter, promising hours of fun.
Sharing a video on their Bentley Bridge TikTok page in Wolverhampton, Home Bargains also showcased waterslides and paddling pools currently on sale.
The store is offering inflatable pools in various sizes - 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft - priced between £12.99 and £34.99.
I don't have a garden so made a 10p paddling pool on my balcony - it was brilliant but my downstairs neighbours will never forgive me
Parents and kids can dive into some summer fun with the Avenli Prompt Inflatable Pool, which is quick to set up in under 10 minutes and made from durable materials - perfect for creating lasting summer memories.
As the UK prepares for rising temperatures, many will be looking for easy and cheap ways to keep cool.
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They are also selling a rainbow sprinkler for £9.99
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Parents can also get their hands on an inflatable paddling pool
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They are also selling water slides
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And one woman on TikTok has gained 237.4k views after sharing a video of her £2.31 hack.
Ruby Granger revealed her "summer essential" is a ice neck ring, which can be ordered from sites including Temu, Superdrug and Amazon.
Ruby relies on the reusable ice pack, which is designed to regulate body temperature by being worn around the neck.
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