In the sizzling heat what better way is there to enjoy your garden space than dipping your toes in a paddling pool or taking a lap around an above ground pool before wrangling the kids off to bed!
Last Update – April 2020
With Covid-19 taking a hold of the UK and seeing as we’re all stuck indoors – a lot of users are looking for ways to keep the family entertained!
Fear not, we’ve got you covered with our best selling and top 10 favourite paddling pools and garden pools for this year.
Some retailers aren’t shipping anymore, but Amazon are – just expect a bit of a delay on your order as most of these aren’t considered essential items, with the average order taking about 3-5 days to arrive.
Best Selling Paddling Pools
Here are the current best selling paddling pools in the UK. Perfect to help you beat the heat and stay cool during the hotter months.
Last update on 2020-04-08 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Not all pools are built alike and if you’re looking for something a bit more special you’ve come to the right place. PatioMate has been hunting out the best deals for dipping, paddling and swimming to bring you the best the market has to offer.
We’ll start with the bestsellers available via Amazon and then our favourite picks beneath! Make sure you’ve got your tap adaptor as well.
Intex Swim Centre Family Pool
Intex Swim Centre Family Pool with Seats 56475NP, 229 x 229 x 66 cm
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- Great family size pool with Built-in inflatable seats
- 2x drinks holders, Pre-tested vinyl
- Convenient drain plug in floor
- Folds compactly for traveling and storage
- Size: Family Lounge Pool W 229.0cm x D 229cm x H 66.0cm
Don’t be fooled by the name, many users are purchasing this bargain pool with no intention of filling it with little people. With 4 integrated seats and 2 built in cupholders this pool is perfect for any family parties, friend gatherings or simply for you to relax in at leisure.
At an impressive 229cm x 229cm x 66 cm, this pool is incredible value for money. There is space enough for several fully grown adults or mum, dad and all the kids. For price, design and functionality this is PatioMates number one pool this summer.
back to menu ↑Bestway Pool Frame Splash Jr. Steel Pro
Bestway Pool Frame Splash Jr. Steel Pro 221 x 150 x 43 - Blue
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- Steel Pro Rectangular Frame Pool - easy set up with no tools required (7 feet 3 Inch x 59 Inch x 17 Inch/2.21 m x 1.50 m x 43 cm)
- Strong and corrosion resistant steel structure with heavy duty PVC and polyester three ply walls - makes for a durable and reliable pool
- Mosaic pattern print on inner lining, sides and bottom - gives your garden pool an authentic look
- The ideal garden pool - room for all the family to enjoy splashing around in your own backgarden
This Jr pool is perfect for the kids this summer. At 221cm x 150cm x 43cm there is plenty of space for a birthday pool party out in the garden.
Setting up and filling this pool is described as fast and simple by users so it is ideal if you’re short on time before your guests arrive. Equally this pool would make a fabulous gift for large breed dogs who love a good paddle.
back to menu ↑Intex Rectangular Frame Pool
INTEX FRAME POOL 220X150X60 -
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- Pool Made from puncture resistant 3-ply material
- Zinc-plated and powder-coated frame design
- Water capacity 439gals/1662L
- Four corner seats each hold up to 70 kg weight
- Measures 86. 5in (L) x 59in (W) x 23. 5in (h)
- Pool made from puncture resistant 3-ply material
The battle seems well and truly on between the two top pool manufacturers this season, with the Intex Frame Pool just taking the lead by offering a deeper alternative to Bestways Jr pool.
With fantastic reviews this pool is suitable for adults and children alike and the extra 17cm goes a long way in ensuring your inflatables remain inside the pool.
back to menu ↑Bestway Steel Pro Frame Pool & Pump
BESTWAY 10FT x 30IN DEEP STEEL PRO FRAME SWIMMING POOL WITH FILTER PUMP
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- High Quality Metal Frame Family Pool
- Includes Filter Pump
At an incredible10 feet in diameter and 30 inches deep this goliath pool is great for a large party or family reunion, or if you just want more space to swim solo this is the pool for you.
With a sturdy steel frame and a useful filtration pump included Bestway have pulled out all the stops to enable everyone to enjoy swimming at their own leisure.
back to menu ↑Intex Summer Lovin Beach Play Pool
Intex Summer Lovin' 1.70m x 1.50m Inflatable Beach Play Spray Childrens Pool 57421NP
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- Countryside Play Center water toy. Water-spraying rim.
- Control valve to adjust water flow rate. Includes inflatable tree, rainbow shade, toss ball game, six (6) 3-inch plastic play balls and a repair patch kit
- Dimensions: 155cm x 130cm x 84cm/61" x 51" x 33"
- Recommended for ages 3 years and older
The Intex Summer Lovin’ Beach Play Pool is great if you’ve got little adventurers at home, this pool inspires creative play with it’s many features. At a rather impressive 170cm x 150cm x 81cm this pool has been designed to keep the squabbles at bay.
A mesh netted ball hoop and six Fun Ballz are included as well as a removable sunshade and dolphin sprayer. This pool is for ages 2+ but with all the entertainment it offers we think parents would find it hard not to want a turn themselves.
back to menu ↑Bestway Power Steel Rectangular Swimming Pool
Bestway Power Steel Rectangular Pool Set, 14812 Liters, Grey, 549x274x122 cm
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- Power Steel Frame Rectangular Pool Set with filter pump - easy set up with no tools required (18 feet x 9 feet x 48 Inch/5.49 m x 2.74 m x 1.22 m)
- Strong and corrosion resistant steel structure with heavy duty PVC and polyester three ply walls - makes for a durable and reliable pool
- Comes with a complete pool set - pool, filter pump, safety ladder and ground cloth
- The ideal garden pool - room for all the family to enjoy splashing around in your own backgarden
The Bestway Power Steel Rectangular Swimming Pool is a fantastic pool, centred around family fun. Set up is simple and the rust resistant steel frame is sure to endure the test of time.
At 5.5m long and 2.74m wide this pool is comfortable for a family to play together in. Designed with children at the heart of their interests Bestway have delivered a fantastic pool sure to be a firm favourite for adults and children alike.
back to menu ↑Intex Small Family Frame Pool
Intex Small Family Frame Pool 260 x 160 x 65 cm
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- Bottom Length: 102.5" (260cm)
- Bottom Width: 63" (160cm)
- Overall Height: 25.625" (65cm)
- Width With Outriggers: 82" (208cm)
- Length With Outriggers: 122" (310cm)
Intex up again with this budget friendly small family frame paddling pool. Perfect for younger children and smaller families. We do recommend spending the extra £12 and getting the family bundle that comes with a cover to help heat the water and protect from the bugs!
back to menu ↑Intex Water Games Centre Two Pools & Slide
Intex - Water Games Centre with Slide - Two Swimming Pools (180 and 132 litres) (57164)
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- Water Play Centre with two pools (180 and 132 Litres respectively) linked by a slide and crocodile design
- With a size of 323 x 175 x 74 cm, Recommended for children 3 years or more and a maximum of 50 kg
- Slide with side bars and padded base, includes mini float in the tail of crocodile (with connection hose and spray
- Fun design, with pop-up drain and air chambers for 13
- Extra strong repair patch is included with 0.26 mm thickness (PVC)
With the summer holidays in full swing, the Intex water games centre with slide has two separate swimming areas and an inflatable slide.
Great for children aged 3 and up. With a maximum weight limit of 50kg you can rest easy, knowing that when all the kids bee-line for the slide they won’t puncture the pool!
back to menu ↑Hillington Jumbo Deluxe Rectangular Inflatable Family Swimming Pool
Hillington Jumbo Deluxe Rectangular Inflatable Family Swimming Pool (120")
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- HILLINGTON INFLATABLE RECTANGULAR POOL - Built to last in sturdy, pre-tested vinyl, these large and fun inflatable garden pools will provide fun for the family year after year
- SAFETY FEATURES - Using multiple L-beam chambers, and a huge, toughened ring to form the outer walls, the construction and design of the pool ensures it can support the weight of the water without deflating, and an in-built safety valve allows for easy and fast inflation and deflation
This easy to inflate and classic rectangular paddling pool from Hillington is a great no frills and pool. If you’re looking for something simple that is well rated and will survive more than one summer then this is the pool for you!
back to menu ↑All Seasons Gazebos and Hot Tubs Premium 4-6 Person Inflatable Hot Tub + 3x3m Heavy Duty Pop up Gazebo + Side Panels
All Seasons Gazebos and Hot Tubs Premium 4-6 Person Inflatable Hot Tub + 3x3m Heavy Duty Pop up Gazebo +...
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- Superb Premium Package consisting of 1 x 4-6 person Inflatable Hot Tub and 1 x 3x3m Heavy Duty Gazebo + 4 Side Panels
- A Fantastic Saving by purchasing these items as a package rather than separately
- Heavy Duty Gazebo has 24 support struts in the roof - No need for windbars unlike many "Budget" type gazebos on the market
- The inflatable hot tub has a built in generator, no outside materials, with 130 Soothing air jets which create thousands of bubbles around you
If you’ve got older kids like me then maybe this heated and fully kitted hot tub is more your flavour. Suitable for ages 5+ although we recommend younger children take a break every 5 to 20 minutes.
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