SUMMER is in full swing – and what better way to cool off than a dip? I hit the local high street looking for the best value supermarket paddling pools. With the help of my sons Leo, five, and James, eight, we tested pools – the ones available to buy in-store on the day – marking each out of ten. B&M £16 SIZE: 1.
52m THIS pool is easy to set up, took just under 20 minutes to fill and looks like a silver flying saucer, which the boys loved. Size-wise it was too small for them to swim around in but there was nothing to stop the water-pistol fight. James says: “I like the design and colour but I wish it was bigger.
” RATING: 7/10 Aldi £3.99 SIZE: 1.22m YOU can choose from three designs – animals, dinosaur or whale, and the boys went for the dinosaur-themed pool.
While it was small, they still managed to have fun and played a game of catch. James says: “This pool is more for babies and there wasn’t a lot of room.” RATING: 4/10 Asda £40 SIZE: 3.
4m x 1.6m AHOY there matey – we have a winner! This pirate ship pool has everything you need for a fun afternoon in the garden. Not only does it come with an inflatable steering wheel and flag post, it also has an inflatable water cannon.
Leo says: “Best pool ever! I liked squirting James with the cannon and steering the boat.” RATING: 9/10 Home Bargains £19.99 SIZE: 8ft THE great beauty of this pool is there is very little to inflate.
With an 8ft diameter, there was loads of space for the boys and I could fit in t.