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Pop Up Gazebo Buying Guide

Read our pop up gazebo buying guide to find out which pop up gazebo is the most suitable for your requirements. With over a decade of experience, Gazeboshop has grown to become one of the largest and most respected suppliers of pop up gazebos, instant shelters and mini marquees to the event, exhibition, motorsport, food and drink and leisure industries throughout the UK and Europe.

Often, customers approach us unsure which gazebos are best suited to their needs, having spent hours trawling through supplier lists and websites for frame comparisons, and need help deciding which gazebo is right for them. That’s why we’ve created this handy flowchart and gazebo buying guide to help you identify which gazebo is most suitable for your requirements, whether that’s the smallest gazebo we stock or one of the largest, to a sports gazebo and more.

What is a pop up gazebo?

A pop-up gazebo is a temporary outdoor structure, constructed from metal poles and waterproof fabric roofs. They are designed to provide quick and easy shelter and shade in a garden or other outdoor space. A pop-up gazebo is a popular form of ‘instant’ shelter that can usually be set up in minutes, and is ideal for weddings, beer gardens, outdoor dining and market stalls.

 

Which gazebo is best for you?

  • Domestic or commercial?

    • Domestic

      • How much budget do you have?

        • Low

          • Classic Steel 30
            Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Trader 32 Series
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Extreme 40 HEX
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
        • High

          • Trader 32 Series
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Extreme 40 HEX
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Classic 40 Series
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
    • Commercial

      • Summer or all year round?

        • Summer

          • Trader 32 Series
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Extreme 40 HEX
            Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
          • Classic 40 Series
            Star Star Star Star
            Strength Rating
        • All year round

          • How much of a priority is weight & manoueverability?

            • High priority

              • Trader 32 Series
                Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
              • Extreme 40 HEX
                Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
              • Classic 40 Series
                Star Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
            • Mid priority

              • Trader 32 Series
                Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
              • Extreme 40 HEX
                Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
              • Classic 40 Series
                Star Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
            • Low priority

              • Classic 40 Series
                Star Star Star Star
                Strength Rating
              • Extreme 50 HEX
                Star Star Star Star Star
                Strength Rating

You should also consider the weight of the gazebo for transportation and maneuverability. We’ve included the frame & canopy weight (based on our 3m x 3m units) below for quick reference.

Classic 30 Series – 26kg
Trader 32 Series – 35.4kg
Extreme 40 HEX – 25.1kg
Classic 40 Series – 29.9kg
Extreme 50 HEX – 37kg

 

If you’re still unsure which gazebo is right for you, why not get in touch with our experienced sales team today – we are here to help! We can provide you with the information you need on our gazebos to make an informed choice for your business.

What to consider when buying a gazebo

There are a few key factors to take into consideration before you buy a gazebo.

Budget

Budget is a key factor in determining which of the pop up gazebo models are the most suitable for the price

Use

Are you planning to use your pop up gazebo domestically or commercially? If using the pop up gazebo for business use, you may wish to select one of the strongest models such as the Extreme 50 HEX Series, additionally, how often you intend to use your gazebo for, and in what type of weather conditions should also be considered.

Location

Depending on how exposed the site is and if you intend to erect gazebos on hardstanding ground, either steel stacking or sandbag leg weights will be required.

 

Comparison Guide

Comparison Guide

Strength Rating

Wind Resistance

Frame Warranty*

Recommended Usage/Grade

Frame & Canopy Weight (based on a 3m x 3m unit)

Frame Material

Leg Profile

Roof Truss Bar Size

Reinforcing Ribs

Fabric

Connectors (with lifetime warranty)

Fully Waterproof

Fire Retardant to BS7837:1996

Storage bags

Anchoring tie down kit (for soft standing ground)

Price (based on smallest gazebo)

Classic Steel 30 Series

Star Star
Star Star
StarOne Year
Domestic & Light Commercial Frame
26kg
Carbon Steel (powder coated)
Square - 30mm
22mm x 13mm
Not available
350 gsm Ripstop Polyester with PVC coating
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon
Available
Available
Available
Available
£185.00 (inc VAT)

Trader 32 Series

Star Star Star
Star Star Star
StarOne Year
Mid-range Commercial
35.4kg
Carbon Steel (powder coated)
Square - 32mm
25mm x 13mm
Not available
450gsm Ripstop
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon
Available
Available
Available
Available
£259.00 (inc VAT)

Extreme 40 HEX Series

Star Star Star
Star Star Star
StarOne Year
Mid-range Commercial
25.1kg
6061-T6 Extruded Aluminium
Hexagonal - 40/45mm
26mm x 13mm
Available
450gsm Ripstop Polyester with PVC coating
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon
Available
Available
Available
Available
£275.00 (inc VAT)

Classic 40 Series

Star Star Star Star
Star Star Star Star
StarThree Years
Regular Usage Commercial
29.9kg
6061-T6 Extruded Aluminium
Square - 38mm
28mm x 13mm
Available
450gsm Ripstop Polyester with PVC coating
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon
Available
Available
Available
Available
£249.00 (inc VAT)

Extreme 50 HEX Series

Star Star Star Star Star
Star Star Star Star Star
StarThree Years
Everyday Usage Commercial
37kg
6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy
Hexagonal - 50/58mm
35mm x 18mm
Available
500gsm Ripstop Polyester with PVC coating
Cast Aluminium
Available
Available
Available
Available
£479.00 (inc VAT)

*Our gazebos are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty against manufacturing defects only. Subject to our terms & conditions. Canopies and sidewalls all come with a twelve month warranty. Please note length of frame warranty can vary between frame range sizes.

 

Gazebo size guide

There are a wide range of gazebo sizes available such as our range of 3m x 3m models, which is a standard gazebo size. We stock pop up gazebos as large as 4m x 8m for those who are working with a large space. If you are looking for something even larger we sell stretch tents which can be used for large outdoor gatherings such as weddings and festivals. 

Available Sizes

Available Sizes

1.5m x 1.5m

2m x 2m

3m x 2m

2.5m x 2.5m

3m x 3m

3m x 4.5m

3m x 6m

4m x 4m

4m x 6m

4m x 8m

Classic Steel 30 Series

Available
Available
Available
Available
Available

Trader 32 Series

Available
Available
Available

Extreme 40 HEX Series

Available
Available
Available
Available

Classic 40 Series

Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available

Extreme 50 HEX Series

Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available

We also have compact gazebo frames available in 3m x 3m Extreme 40 HEX Series.

All of our gazebos are made from the very best components to ensure long lasting satisfaction. They are quick and easy to set up and can be collapsed down to a portable size for ease of transportation. Our versatile gazebos can be supplied with or without walls, giving you instant shade or sheltered protection from the British weather!


All parts used in our gazebos are replaceable, with spare parts for our gazebos readily available from stock for next working day delivery. We also offer a wide range of gazebo accessories, including folding trestle tables, leg weights for gazebos, tie down kits, gutters and printed banners and flags.

Gazebo Buying Guide – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I am looking for a reliable gazebo for use in my garden during the summer months and I will also use it at the local fete to help with various fundraising events and when we go camping

A. Our Heavy Duty Steel frame is a good quality unit which would be adequate for this type of usage. However, our Aluminium 40 HEX Series frame is much stronger and lighter to transport and manoeuvre.

Q. I am a start-up market trader / street food trader on a budget, and I will only be trading once or twice a week throughout the year

A. Our Trader Steel frame is ideal and is stronger than our Heavy Duty Steel pop up gazebo as it is constructed from larger profile legs and roof truss bars, adding strength and greater overall weight for added stability in windier weather conditions.

Our Aluminium 40 HEX Series frame is as strong as the Trader Steel frame but around 10kg lighter making it easier to transport and manoeuvre. So, if weight is also a major concern this would be the ideal unit.

Q. We are a school / sports club / charity fundraiser looking for a gazebo to provide shelter for team members that we can easily transport around to events all year round

A. Our Aluminium 40 HEX Series frames are ideal for this type of usage.
The Aluminium 40 HEX unit is easy to transport and manoeuvre. And is a firm favourite with schools, charities, sports and motorsport traders to name a few!

Q I am looking for a strong gazebo that I can use daily, all year round

A. Recognised as one of the strongest commercial grade pop up gazebos in the UK, our Extreme 50 HEX Series is a quality, well-built gazebo you can trust. Extremely strong with a high quality, robust aluminium framework, this heavy-duty gazebo is easy to set up and can be used daily all year round. It is the preferred choice for market traders, councils and marquee hire companies and has also proven popular with motorsport, catering and emergency service professionals. This frame is widely used both indoors and out at events/shows as promotional trade stands.

Q. I am looking for a gazebo that packs down small enough to fit into the boot of a small car as I have limited transportation space

A. For a versatile and highly portable frame, look no further than our range of Compact Gazebos! They fold down small enough to fit in the boot of a small car and have proven incredibly convenient for pop up stalls along the high street. This frame is best suited to emergency service professionals, exhibitors and charities where storage space is limited.

Q. What is the best and strongest gazebo to buy? 

A. There are a variety of gazebos you can choose from our range that are strong. But if you are looking for an extremely strong and enduring gazebo, the Extreme 50 HEX Series is a great place to look. Built with aluminium frames and durable canopy for unmatched quality and strength.