Lidl's Middle Aisle is stocking a Back to Uni range this week, featuring kitchen, bedroom, office and bathroom supplies, alongside Crivit hiking outdoor gear. Fresh indoor and outdoor plants and spring flowering bulbs are also arriving in stores.
The Middle Aisle, similar to Aldi's Specialbuy section, is an ever-changing aisle in the centre of its supermarkets, stocked with a surprise selection of items ranging from power tools and air fryers to gardening supplies and homeware. Stock generally changes every Thursday and Sunday.
Plants and flowers
Indoor and outdoor plants and flowering bulbs for late summer arrive in stores on Thursday, August 27, and Sunday, August 30. The selection caters to both autumn garden beds and spring flower prep.
Thursday shoppers can pick up Spring Flowering Bulbs for £1.79, Premium Bulbs for £1.99, and British Daffodil Bulbs for £2.99, complemented by potted Chrysanthemums at £1.99 and Autumn Heather for £2.49. The Sunday drop will see Rose Duo plants for £4.99 and Oriental Lilies for £8.99, which pair with standalone ceramic pots available for £8.99 each. There will also be packs of Tulip Bulbs for £5.99 alongside larger Landscape Bulbs priced at £7.99 per pack.
Hiking gear
A Crivit hiking range lands in stores on Thursday, and Lidl Plus can unlock discount savings across the entire outdoor collection. For footwear and outerwear, men's and ladies' Crivit hiking boots are available for £15.29 with Lidl Plus (regularly £17.99). Weatherproofing options include softshell jackets for £11.04, knitted fleece layers for £8.49, and sports leggings for £5.94, alongside men's and ladies' premium walking trousers reduced to £10.19.
Trekking equipment includes 30L hiking backpacks in black or grey equipped with rain covers and hydration pack compatibility for £11.04. Trail walkers can also pick up telescopic aluminium walking poles with EVA or cork handles for £10.19 a pair, paired with 10x42 magnification binoculars for £15.29. Everyday trail essentials round out the release with stainless steel drinks bottles available in grey, green or black for £3.39. Hikers can also stock up on two-packs of premium outdoor socks in various neutral colourways for £4.24.
Back to uni: study and kitchen
Lidl's Middle Aisle is launching a "Back to Uni" range with items across homeware and stationary. Starting on Thursday is the "Study" range which includes Crelando magnetic whiteboards for £12.99, 10-packs of whiteboard markers for £2.99 and 10-piece magnet packs for £1.49. Desk storage solutions include a Crelando drawer storage box reduced to £12.99 with Lidl Plus (normally £14.99) alongside smaller pastel storage drawers in black, green or beige for £3.99 each.
A4 top- and side-spiral bound notepads are £1.49, A5 notebook sets are £1.79, hardback A5 notebooks are £2.99, and two-packs of A6 notebooks are £2.99. Planning tools include 2027 Crelando diaries for £1.99, while sticky notes and page markers are priced at £0.99 each - or available on a multibuy deal at three items for £2. A4 ring binders in six colours, folders, clipboards, and pencil cases can be picked up for £1.79 each. Students can stock up on basic stationery with BIC assortments for £1.99 alongside Crelando ballpoint pen three-packs and 10-piece pencil sets for £1.79. Educational wall charts covering topics like world maps, solar systems and phonics are also available for £1.99 each.
The "Back to Uni: Kitchen and Home" collection also arrives on Thursday. Handy kitchen appliances include the Philips 7.1L Dual Basket Air Fryer for £79.99 and a Russell Hobbs Touch Control Microwave for £69.99. Budget-friendly alternatives include a standard Silvercrest Microwave for £39.99, Silvercrest Mini Rice Cookers for £11.99, and Russell Hobbs two-slice toasters, kettles and sandwich makers priced at £17.99 each.
Students can pick up Silvercrest cast aluminium frying pans starting at £8.99, a 28cm sauté pan for £14.99, and Breville Blend Active personal blenders for £19.99. Kitchen essentials round out with 10-packs of Silvercrest food storage containers for £4.99, chopping boards for £2.99, 10-packs of checked tea towels for £6.99, and single cooking utensils like ladles, mashers, and whisks for £1.49. Room set up and cleaning are covered with the Beldray Airapid Flex Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, reduced to £44.99 with Lidl Plus (regularly £54.99), Minky 12m Heated Airers for £39.99, Addis 45L collapsible laundry baskets for £8.99, standard W5 clothes airers for £9.99, and 10-packs of vacuum storage bags with an included pump for £8.99.
Home, office, bedroom and bathroom
On Sunday, August 30 students will find affordable study desk setup items, ergonomic seating, tech accessories and basic office electronics. The Livarno Desk Chair for £48.99 features an ergonomic tilt mechanism, adjustable height, breathable mesh cover and supportive armrests. Students can enhance their desk setup with posture-supporting memory foam back or coccyx cushions for £9.99 each, paired with black or white LED desk lamps for £9.99.
Tronic Power Banks in black or white are reduced to £9.99 with the Lidl Plus app (£14.99 full price). Tronic wireless mice can be found for £4.99, basic laptop stands for £3.99, and various USB 2.0 charging/data transfer cables (Type-C to Type-C, Type-A to Type-C, and Type-A to 8-Pin) for £2.49 each. Other items include Tronic document shredders for £14.99, electric pencil sharpeners for £3.99, and LED wall or desk clocks for £9.99. Students can also stock up on Crelando A4 printer paper for £4.49 per pack—or take advantage of a multibuy deal at two packs for £8.
Finally, the Back to Uni: Bathroom and Bedding collection arrives in stores on Sunday with bedding, loungewear, bath towels and room ambience lighting. Silentnight products include 10.5 Tog duvets starting at £11.99 for single, £14.99 for double, and £16.99 for king sizes. Shoppers can choose from specialty pillows such as "The Big One" for £6.99, Memory Foam Anti-Allergy options for £9.99, or CBD-infused pillows for £12.99. Mattress protectors range from £4.99 to £9.99, while Silentnight Snugsie wearable blankets in green or grey are available for £11.99 each.
Livarno offers jersey fitted single sheets for £3.99 alongside flannelette options for double (£6.99) and king sizes (£7.99). Duvet cover sets are available in single (£7.99), double (£12.99) and king-sizes (£14.99) with flannelette patterns, featuring brown plaid, floral, beige and plain grey or white designs. Livarno bath linens include two-packs of hand towels for £3.99, individual bath towels for £3.99, and larger bath sheets for £4.99, available in beige, grey, green and navy shades. Two-packs of bath mats are £6.99, corner or hanging shower caddies are £6.99, replacement shower heads are £3.49, wooden or patterned toilet seats are £14.99, and toilet brush sets are £1.49. Shoppers can add ambient lighting with Livarno 5m LED light strips for £9.99 or upgraded models for £14.99. Additionally, cordless LED table lamps are available in black or standard options for £6.99 with the Lidl Plus app (£8.99 regular price).
