This year I plan to be more prepared for summer. When those two days of hot sunshine do arrive, I want to be able to make the most of them! So I’ve been looking for a paddling pool big enough for at least three five year olds, but small enough for our garden. Which is really just an overly large patio. I came across the Tesco 8ft Quick Up Pool, which might be a bit big for our needs, but definitely sounds like a bargain at £7.48 (marked down to half price from £14.98)

• Splash your way to fun in the sun at Tesco Direct

According to one of the members of our sister site HUKD.com the pool will comfortably fit three children and an adult, with plenty of room. She also points out that it takes a good five hours to fill the pool from a hosepipe, and you’ll need to change the water at least once a week. It holds 608 gallons/2,300 litres of water.

The pool is made of three-ply heavy gauge PVC. Inflate the ring at the top of the pool, and the pool sides will rise as it fills with water.

Thanks to ei8hty5ive at HUKD!

QUICK! Argos are selling this 8ft Quick Up pool for half price, £17.49 instead of £34.99.

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WHEN the summer decides to show itself again and stick around for more than a couple of weeks, your kids will love having one of these in the garden to splash around in.

The official blurb says it takes approximately seven minutes to inflate.  I can buy into that but I don't believe for a minute that it'll only take 16 minutes to fill it up - maybe if you have a friendly fireman who'll come round and fill it for you with his high-powered hose, otherwise I rather think you'll be in for the long haul.

I base this on my own experience with a 12ft Quick Up pool, that big boy took FOREVER to fill up.

The 8ft Quick Up pool holds 2,300 litres of water, comes with a repair patch and a UK helpline number: 0800 612 0457.  This made me laugh - you can imagine the calls that go through to that line can't you...

"Hello, I 've bought an 8ft Quick Up pool."

"Excellent; how may I help you?"

"What do I do now?"

"Umm...inflate then fill it up with water?!"

I would also suggest getting a cover for it too a) to keep any heat in and b) to keep flies and mossies out and to keep the water from going green and skanky - it's amazing how quickly that happens!

Thanks to nicster08 at HUKD

This year I plan to be more prepared for summer. When those two days of hot sunshine do arrive, I want to be able to make the most of them! So I’ve been looking for a paddling pool big enough for at least three five year olds, but small enough for our garden. Which is really just an overly large patio. I came across the Tesco 8ft Quick Up Pool, which might be a bit big for our needs, but definitely sounds like a bargain at £14.97 (marked down to half price from £29.97)

• Splash your way to fun in the sun @ Tesco Direct

According to one of the members of our sister site HUKD.com the pool will comfortably fit three children and an adult, with plenty of room. She also points out that it takes a good five hours to fill the pool from a hosepipe, and you’ll need to change the water at least once a week. It holds 608 gallons/2,300 litres of water.

The pool is made of three-ply heavy gauge PVC. Inflate the ring at the top of the pool, and the pool sides will rise as it fills with water. Don't wait too long. This half price offer is set to expire on the 23rd of May.