Keep your children entertained on holiday journeys with these budget finds

Heading off on holiday soon? Keeping children happy and occupied during long car journeys or flights can be a real challenge for parents, but the latest range of travel essentials from Aldi is here to help you beat travel boredom on a budget.

Arriving in stores this Sunday, July 5, these budget-friendly holiday arrivals offer incredible usefulness at prices far cheaper than specialist toy or travel brands, ensuring you save money while keeping your little ones happy.

The range features several great value products to choose from:

• - Character Backpacks (£8.99 each): Perfect for carrying your child's favourite travel toys, snacks, and activities right on their shoulders

• - Toy Mania Fidget Cases (£4.99 each): Packaged with various tactile widgets to keep restless fingers busy for hours while on the move

• - Two Windmills Cosy Colouring Books (99p each): An ultra-affordable way to inspire creativity and provide quiet entertainment during quiet spells or long transit delays.

Avoid the premium prices at airport gift shops and motorway service stations by picking up these bargains ahead of time.

*Prices correct at time of publication, while stocks last