‘Run! Be quick’ mum cries as she reveals how you can make a home beach for the kids using Aldi buys – for less than £10
NOT all of us live near a beach for when those hot summer days strike.
Luckily, thanks to new Aldi Specialbuys, you can bring the beach to your very own back garden.
The budget supermarket has dropped big sea shells that you can fill with sand for that seaside experience.
And the best bit?
Both items together cost less than a tenner.
Parents have taken to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK to alert others to the summer-perfect buy.
“Run! Be quick,” Vicki Leanne penned yesterday.
“Aldi have the sand and water shell for £7.99 each and sand for £2.69 a bag.
“There’s also blue shells.
“There weren’t many in my local Aldi this morning.
“They’ve just come in – didn’t have them on Monday when I was in.”
The Little Town Shell Sandpit is designed to survive the elements for outdoor play.
“Bring the sea and beach to your garden with the Little Town Water & Sand Pit Set,” Aldi bosses said.
“Treat your little one to outdoor beach play that is sure to develop their skills and senses.
“Simply fill with sand, water and their toys to watch them enjoy hours of endless play.”
Thousands of Brits were pictured bathing in the sun after the mercury hit 32C earlier this week.
Free summer holiday activites
You don't need to spend a penny to keep your kids entertained this summer...
Museums – Some museums offer free entry to some exhibits, and also host events for kids.
Parks – Head to your local park to enjoy the playgrounds, games areas, courts and splash pads. Some even have trails for kids to enjoy.
Beach – It doesn’t have to be sunny to enjoy the beach, you can go rock pooling, crabbing, make sandcastles, or enjoy a walk along the headland.
Library – If the weather is awful, head indoors and borrow books, audiobooks, dvds.
Cooking – Have your own mini bake-off, or Come Dine With Me challenge.
Playdates – Invite friends over for an afternoon of socialising.
Boardgames – Enjoy a little sibling rivalry with rounds of Monopoly or stretch your brain with Scrabble.
Families were out in full force on Tuesday as they tried to make the most of the hottest day of the year, so far, according to the Met Office.
Temperatures reached a whopping 32C in London with the southeast (31C), the southwest (29C) and the Midlands (28C) also seeing hot and dry conditions.
Sun-seekers flocked to beaches across the UK and took the opportunity to cool off in the sea.
As the weather cools down, forecasters predict it will become more unsettled later in the week and into the weekend.
But there’s still hope of a summer heatwave this year – so it’s worth getting prepared with your mini at-home beach, courtesy of Aldi.