Home Bargains has cut the price of a large paddling pool just in time for the UK's first heatwave of 2026. The Bestway Fantastic Aquarium Play Centre is now available for £24.99, offering shoppers a saving of £50 on the inflatable play centre. This could be the perfect way to keep children entertained during the hot weather expected over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
Beat the Heat with Big Savings
With temperatures forecast to reach 26-31°C in parts of the country, families across the UK will be looking for ways to stay cool while enjoying the sunshine. The Bestway Fantastic Aquarium Play Centre is available online and in stores nationwide at a heavily discounted price. Normally retailing at £74.99, the pool has been significantly reduced at Home Bargains.
The retailer's website describes the product: "This Bestway Fantastic Aquarium Play Centre is perfect for hot, sunny days where your little one needs to cool down. This colourful inflatable includes a slide, water sprayer, and sea creature designs, ideal for endless splashing fun."
Features and Durability
The play centre boasts safety valves, sturdy pre-tested vinyl, a removable slide with tie ropes and built-in grommets, and a water sprayer that can attach to a garden hose. A repair patch is also included in case of small tears or holes, ensuring long-lasting use.
Alternative Deals Available
Shoppers can find similar offers elsewhere. Smyths Toys is selling a very similar-looking Aquarium Paddling Pool Play Centre, also by Bestway, for £24.99, though it features slightly different inflatables compared to the Home Bargains version.
For those whose children prefer dinosaurs over sea creatures, Amazon offers the Intex Dinoland Play Centre for £34.99, reduced from £54.66. Amazon Prime members can receive delivery by Saturday.
More Garden Offers at Home Bargains
Home Bargains has a variety of garden toys on offer, including swings, archery sets, and giant dartboards. Some items are eligible for home delivery, while others may be in-store only. The full collection can be viewed on their website.
In other Home Bargains news, shoppers can add "year-round beauty" to their gardens with the Jardin Artificial Maple Leaf Trellis, priced at £19.99 per pack. This item is available for pickup at most of the 600+ stores across the UK.
The trellis measures approximately 90 x 180 cm and features a willow trellis with fabric maple leaves for a realistic, natural look. Made from 100% natural, weather-resistant wood, it is durable for outdoor use and easy to attach to brick walls or fences, either vertically or horizontally.
