Best Gazebo 2023: From pop
By Emily Peck
From all-weather freestanding fixtures to pop-up designs perfect for last-minute parties, these stylish gazebos provide the perfect retreat
While we’d never complain about the sun shining (especially in a year where we've been so starved of it), a garden gazebo can provide some welcome shade for your garden furniture when it gets a little too hot. The best gazebos are equally useful when the weather looks a little unsettled, giving you the option to carry on your outdoor party rain or shine. But unless you want to leave yourself at risk of a gazebo that'll blow away come any gust of wind, you want to know which ones to looking out for. Hence why we’ve scoured the internet to find the most practical and stylish designs to see you in good stead this summer.
You can buy a wide selection of gazebos in various shapes, materials, sizes and price points, with a range of options to suit your needs, whether you're planning it for a patio, lawn, or camping trip. Choose from temporary pop-up gazebos with removable walls and windows that are highly portable, to freestanding options made from wood or metal that are designed to stand securely all year round. And if you want something particularly sturdy, look for canopies with waterproof fabric that has been treated to keep the UV rays out so you are suitably sheltered whatever the weather.
Whether you're after a gazebo for an upcoming summer garden party, want something to pop over a hot tub to provide some extra shelter, or just want to add some extra coverage in your garden, these gazebos are well worth a look. Whatever reason would you have to be inside again?
The Mondeer Garden Gazebo (£185.99, Amazon) comes in three contemporary colourways that make it a stylish and practical addition to your patio, lawn or poolside.
The flexible 3 x 3M Metal Pergola with Retractable Roof (£296.99, B&Q) comes with a waterproof, UV-resistant canopy that can be easily folded to let the sun shine through when needed.
In general, most gazebos tend to be made from either metal or wood, and while both have their advantages, there are plenty of factors to consider before choosing which will work best for your garden. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort to care for your gazebo, especially after a period of bad weather, wooden options can be an excellent option, and might even scratch the chic itch you've been hunting for from your garden furniture. But on the whole, if you’re looking for something that’s easy to look after, can withstand winds and rains, and has good stability, metal will be best.
The Mondeer Garden Gazebo not only looks good, but it’s convenient too. It’s finished in an eye-catching modern grey fabric that's waterproof and PA coated for UV protection and shade. The design is considerably more contemporary and sophisticated in style compared to some of the more traditional curtain-adorned gazebos we’ve seen. There's also a high-quality metal frame and six bases that can be fixed with ground nails to keep it stable on blustery days. It comes with zippered curtains with hooks that can be closed as desired, while the double-tier roof allows the air to circulate when it’s a little too hot. £150. At amazon.co.uk
The open structure of the attractive Tiger Pavilion provides the perfect shade to house a couple of gardens sofas and a table so you can relax, dine or dance away underneath it - whatever the weather. The sturdy, sustainably sourced design rests on heavy-duty corner posts and has a specially designed notch-joint system that gives it a tight and stable structure. It will need to be treated with a preserver to keep it looking good season after season and you can also paint it in a colour of your choice to match your garden style. We suggest adding fairy lights too for a magical and welcoming look come dusk.£763. At tigersheds.com
If you’re after something that will provide some shelter come day and night over the hot tub or paddling pool, this nifty pop up gazebo is just the ticket. It comes with lightweight fibreglass poles and sleeves that are simple to thread inside the waterproof fabric with peg points to enable you to securely peg it down, and guy ropes with tough connectors to make sure it doesn’t buckle in the wind. It also has four mosquito net side walls and two sun shades that can be removed and added as you see fit. £65. At amazon.co.uk
Best retractable gazebo
For those times when the weather just won’t make up its mind, the Patio Metal Gazebo offers a little peace of mind. It comes with a canopy that can be opened and closed as the weather dictates and has four strong power-coated legs that are rust-resistant and designed to be durable throughout the year, suitable for all floor types including grass, lawn, concrete, pavement, cement and decking. You can close or retract the canopy using the magnetic catch to either side of the frame, with velcro patches on either side securing it in place. This means you can allow the sun to shine through when the clouds finally break or close it to provide a little protection when the weather gets a little too intense. £260. At diy.com
A design that is ideal for sun-drenched patios, the Rowlinson Florence Canopy comes in a stylish grey aluminium frame. It’s large enough to comfortably fit a garden dining table for up to eight or two large sun loungers – ideal for whiling away the afternoon. Its best design feature is that it gives you shade from the back and top, with four independent roof panels that come with a weatherproof wave fabric. These can be partially opened and closed as the sun moves throughout the day. Use it to remain sheltered or let the sun in when you want to top up your tan.: Powder-coated aluminium free-standing frame with weave fabric. £850. At wayfair.co.uk
This pretty pop-up gazebo has a sturdy metal structure and comes with a PA-coated canopy to protect you from the elements. Unlike your basic pop-up gazebo, this one comes with net curtains that will add an ethereal touch of elegance to your outdoor space. These are particularly good at giving you a little protection from insects when the sun goes down. It can also be folded for easy storage when the party season runs dry. £130. At ryman.co.uk
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