Save £10 on garden chairs this May: Aldi vs Dunelm

If you’re planning to splash out on garden furniture this spring, here’s a money-saving tip: Aldi’s latest Specialbuy deals could help you kit out your garden for less than half the price of high street rivals.

With temperatures forecast to hit 28°C in southern England this bank holiday weekend, many of us will be eyeing up new outdoor seating. Aldi’s middle aisle refresh on Thursday, May 21 is bringing garden furniture at prices that make a real dent in your wallet compared to what Dunelm and B&Q are charging.

The chair deal that stands out

Aldi’s Folding Recliner in black or grey is priced at just £24.99. It’s a space-saving seat with multiple reclining positions that lock in place. The same style of chair at Dunelm — the Helsinki Reclining Sun Lounger Chair — costs £35, making Aldi’s version £10 cheaper. Even Dunelm’s bundle deal of two chairs for £65 (£32.50 each) still costs more per seat.

The string chair steal

If blue garden chairs are more your style, Aldi’s Garden Design String Chair at £25 looks strikingly similar to B&Q’s Beliani Garden Chair Rattan Blue, which costs £114.99. That’s a saving of almost £90 on an essentially comparable piece of furniture.

What you should do

If you’re thinking about buying garden furniture, it’s worth checking what Aldi has in stock before heading to more expensive retailers. Aldi updates its middle aisles every Thursday and Sunday, so you can plan ahead. Visit Aldi’s website to see the full Specialbuy range coming on May 21 and May 24.

That said, while Aldi’s prices are hard to beat, do check the product descriptions carefully. Look at weight limits, material durability, and warranty information to make sure the cheaper option will actually last. Sometimes paying a bit more upfront saves money in the long run.

With the cost of living pressures many households face, these kinds of deals matter — especially when you can save significant money without compromising on comfort or style.