This gazebo has a spacious interior, and there are three adjustable heights to choose from. It doesn’t have sides, which gives it good stability in strong winds and helps keep you cool in the warmer months. It’s suitable for parties, outdoor sports, picnics, BBQs and beach trips! This Dawsons Living Waterproof Premium Garden Gazebo is a good value option for those looking to keep costs down without ending up with a low-quality product. The gazebo measures 3 x 3 m and comes in three different colours: Stone Grey, Beige or Green.

A great option for summer parties, this gazebo has two air vents that allow air to circulate within. The roof is coated with silver, allowing it to reflect up to 99% of the sun’s rays and providing useful shade. I appreciated that the frame comes fully assembled, so all you need to do is stretch this out, secure the cover over the top with the attached velcro straps, and then extend the legs. It does help that there are instructions to guide you, and these are cleverly printed onto the carry bag, so you won’t be able to lose them. However, the instructions aren’t completely accurate, so a small amount of guesswork is involved, especially when it comes to fitting the cover. Designed to be assembled by just one person, this gazebo simply pops into place. It can be put up in around 10 minutes, with no poles or tools required. It’s easy to adjust the height settings, and it comes with a wheeled carry bag for transportation. The wheels make it easier to manoeuvre the 17 kg weight of this gazebo. This gazebo is a high-quality product that comes with a mid-range price tag, making it great value. Its thoughtful design and durable materials will see it through the years. Even if it’s something that you’ll only use occasionally, it would still be a great investment. What helps to add even more value is the carry bag that comes with it. Complete with various handles and wheels, the gazebo folds neatly and easily away into this compact bag – it’s a convenience that’s worth paying for.You’ll be pleased to know that the lower price tag of this gazebo does not result in a poor-quality item, but it’s still best to avoid using it in inclement weather, particularly if there’s a lot of wind. Designed primarily for the summer months, the Alvantor Pop Up Gazebo Screen House has full-length mesh sides and comes in a range of sizes. It looks similar to those ‘domes’ that restaurants use for outdoor seating, but with netted sides. The overall look is contemporary and stylish. Of course, gazebos shouldn’t be used in high winds, so we’re talking about protection from a light breeze instead of gale-force gusts.

It has a rust-resistant steel frame that’s been powder coated, and a heavyweight 260 g/m² polyester canopy. There are four leg-weight bags included as well, to help keep the gazebo in place, along with guy rope and tent pegs. It also comes with a large carry bag that makes transportation and storage more straight forward. The sides are easy to connect together, using velcro and zips, and the door can either be rolled up, or zipped closed, depending on conditions. If you’re hoping to host a gathering, no matter the weather, you’ll likely benefit from a gazebo with protective sides. These can be closed around you and your guests if the weather takes a turn. Avoid sides made of netting and look into more structurally solid sides which perhaps have windows built in. The roof material is fully waterproof so offers good protection during events like those inevitably-drizzly summer BBQs. It’s made from PVC-coated fabric and the poles are rust resistant. The fabric also has a UPF rating of 50 so protects against the sun, although the colour of the gazebo is prone to fading over time. Rain can also pool on the top, so maintenance will be required to push it off. For this reason, during heavy rainfall, it’s a good idea to bring the gazebo inside. If you only have light winds to deal with, then this gazebo will remain safely secure and stable, thanks to the four guy ropes that keep it attached to the ground and the weight bags that hold it steady. I set it up in a very exposed spot on my hilly Scottish farm, and it wasn’t until wind speeds reached over 40km/h that I felt concerned enough to take it down. However, put it somewhere a little more protected and it’ll no doubt stay standing in much worse conditions.Design-wise, this gazebo is simple and stylish. It doesn’t have sides, so it’s a good option for summer, and the legs are adjustable to three different heights. The tallest option is 280 cm which is reasonably high.

As previously mentioned, gazebos with sides (not netted sides) will stop it from being too breezy inside. The shape of the gazebo can also affect how well it fits into the garden, and the garden furniture it can hold. More on that in the next section. For most standard gardens, a 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft) gazebo will be ideal. This is large enough to accommodate a six-person dining set and is therefore a great option for entertaining. The gazebo comes with six sandbags, 12 guylines and 12 solid stakes for stability. It withstands breezy weather well, but should be taken down in higher winds.Additionally, several pop up gazebos are height adjustable, like the MasterCanopy Durable Ez Pop-up Gazebo; in these instances you’ll be able to choose the height that makes sense depending on the day. When there’s more of a breeze, some people like to have the gazebo adjusted to a lower height. With a name like ‘All Seasons’ you can pretty much guess what you’re getting with this Pop Up Gazebo. If you’re after something that’s going to successfully keep the rain out and not keel over at the slightest breeze, this is a good option to consider.