While some rushed to get them for their kids, others went shopping for their pooches. Wendy Townsend commented: "Might be worth getting for the dogs in the summer." Many come with benches and covers to keep your child in the shade, while others boast creative and fun designs, including boats, cars and animals, which are sure to please.

Bringing all the fun of the beach to your home in the form of a sandpit has always been a great way to keep young children entertained. Lidl has shoppers buzzing with excitement over its affordable Playtive Junior sand pit with a UV protection sunshade. Depending on any accompanying sand toys you choose, your child can also start to explore imaginative play, as well as assisting their sensory development when playing in their sandbox.This Sunday, it's Toy World in Lidl's middle aisle and there's plenty to keep your tots entertained. The sand pit features a height-adjustable sunshade that doubles as a lid, keeping rain and debris out of the play area. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Sponsorship & Advertising Policy Shoppers rave about the product on social media, with positive comments about its durability and ease of use.

To help you find the best children's sandpit for your outside space, we've pulled together some of the best buys around this summer. Lidl customers will find this Florabest Kids’ Garden Swing Seat in the mysterious middle aisle this week. As you make a start on your spring cleaning, this is your sign to give your home a spruce with some new furniture. Sandpits offer no end of fun for kids during the summer months. They encourage outdoor play and exercise, while also helping develop your child's creativity skills, as they work at building sand castles and making shapes in the sand, try digging or simply let their imaginations run wild playing with their toys on sunny days in the garden. Kelly Jones said: "The shells are 4.99 in home bargains. Got 2 for my little one last week." Victoria Greaves commented: "I believe these shells in Lidl are bigger than than the ones home bargains had in."Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising. The canopy also protects your little ones from UV rays (sun protection factor 80 per UV Standard 801) and keeps rain, leaves and animals out of the play area. Shoppers are buzzing about an affordable sand pit with a UV protection sunshade from Lidl, which has garnered attention on social media.

The sand pit, designed for hours of fun in any weather, is made from solid wood with an environmentally-friendly varnish. It features plastic-coated corners for safety and a water-permeable, root-resistant groundsheet. The highlight of the product is its height-adjustable sunshade, which provides excellent UV protection and can also be used as a lid to keep rain, leaves, and animals out of the play area. Additionally, the sand pit includes an "ice cream parlour" play corner with two holes for sand cones and two plastic containers. Its dimensions are H118 x W118 x D118cm.This Rattan Shelf is stylish, modern and yet function which makes it an ideal addition to your living space.

Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.Keeping the kids busy during the summer months is most parents' dream goal, so imagine being able to achieve that for just a few quid. It is suitable for both in and out of doors and features an adjustable sun canopy for optimal shade. Want stories like this landing directly in your inbox? Sign up to the PlymouthLive daily newsletter here Lidl's outdoor toy range including a pirate sandpit It's recommended for children aged 1+, and you also get a 3 year warranty so it should last a good while. From durable wooden sandpits that are sure to stand the test of time to more low maintenance and affordable plastic options, there's something here for every garden, and every child.