Best paddling pools to keep you cool as it warms up this week

10 May 2024 , 14:00

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Take a cool dip in one of these paddling pool top picks (Image: Getty)

As Britain basks in the heat this week, some parts of the country could enjoy higher-than-average temperatures of up to 26 degrees by the weekend.

While sun-loving Brits will be delighted to hear that summer, or at least spring has arrived, finding ways to keep cool will be a hot topic as shoppers scramble to pick up fans, air conditioning units and paddling pools to try and stay on top of the heat.

Paddling pools are ideal as it means you don't have to spend money taking them to your local swimming pool, making it a cost-friendly way to keep the whole family entertained while staying nice and cool.

Prices start from just £8 and there are heaps of long-lasting options available from Argos, Amazon and many more.

We've selected some of the best cheap paddling pools around so you don't have to, from cute baby pools to large seated options. Keep reading to find the perfect paddling pool to keep you cool during the heatwave with our guide.

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Best paddling pools 2024

1. Bestway 8ft Fast Set Pool

Best overall paddling pool

Best paddling pools to keep you cool as it warms up this week

Bestway 8ft Fast Set Pool

This is the no-fuss swimming pool for those who don't want to spend hours setting up, when you inflate the top ring and fill the pool with water, it will stand up by itself.

The spacious pool is also made with Bestway's 'Tri-Tech' construction, meaning it has enhanced strength and durability.

Age: 3+
Dimensions: 2.44 x 2.44 x 0.66m

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2. Intex 57190NP Pool

Best paddling pool for adults

We're big fans of this one

If you plan to buy a paddling pool for little more than sitting in your garden with a nice cold drink and staying there for as long as possible, then this is the pool for you.

Complete with comfy inflatable bench, you might not have much room for movement, but you do get a chair and a paddling pool in one. Genius.

Age: 3+
Dimensions: 5.3 x 45.8 x 40.3cm

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3. Intex Swim Centre Family Pool With Seats

Best family paddling pool

This is perfect for family fun

Featuring four air-filled seats and holding a whopping 990 litres of water, this Intex pool provides enough room for the whole family to relax and have fun in. It also comes with two handy drink holders.

At less than £50, you'll be getting plenty of great features for an affordable price.

Age: 3+
Dimensions: 229 x 229 x 66cm

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4. Bestway Tug Boat Inflatable Play Pool

Best paddling pool for toddlers

It looks super fun!

This wonderfully themed paddling pool has plenty of fun features that will no doubt keep children busy this summer.

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It features inflatable fishing rods and fish so little ones can pretend to go fishing.

The pool is also easy to empty once all the fun is over, thanks to the handy drain valve.

Age: 24 months+
Dimensions: L140 x W130 x H104cm

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5. Intex Easy Set Swimming Pool

Best paddling pool for fast inflation

Three separate layers of material give this option optimum strength

Whether you want a quick dip or to lounge about all day, this 10 foot x 30 inch pool also works on the premise of blowing up the top ring only, and then filling the rest of it with water - and voilà.

The sidewalls are made with three separate layers of material for extra strength and durability.

Age: 6+
Dimensions: 305cm x 76cm

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6. Bestway Fill-N-Fun Paddling Pool

Best small paddling pool

Easy up, easy down with this little pool

Little kids can make the most of the warm weather in this delightful Bestway pool, which features a colourful underwater scene design and stands at only 12 inches tall. It's also an absolute bargain!

Age: 3+
Dimensions: 101 x 25cm

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7. Polygroup Summer Waves 10ft Quick Up Paddling Pool

Best durable paddling pool

Polygroup Summer Waves 10ft Quick Up Paddling Pool

This durable and puncture-resistant pool has been specially designed for a quick set-up, making it easy for you and your loved ones to have a splash about in the sun.

It comes in the perfect size for around five people. This one's selling fast though, so be quick if you're keen.

Age: 6+
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 2.5 feet

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8. Chad Valley Shark Spray Pool

Best paddling pool with toys

Spray while you play

As well as a pool, this option from Chad Valley also has a cool spray shark that squirts water when attached to a hose, making it nice and interactive for smaller children.

The two-tier construction makes sure you can get plenty of water in it for plenty of splashing fun.