The 4m B&Q Hexagonal Gazebo, priced at £89

B&Q have just released their ever popular range of gazebos for the 2012 Spring/Summer season.

The range is almost identical to the 2011 range which we looked at in depth here. The great news is that B&Q have kept their prices at the same level as last year across the board; the £17 value offer remains great value and is still one of the cheapest gazebos around.

One new addition is the deluxe hexagonal gazebo, priced at £89. At 4m wide the gazebo has plenty of room to house a dining table and the 6 side nets will keep any insects at bay.

Click here to see the full B&Q range.

A wide range of sizes from large to small are available, some examples of the gazebos on offer:

• 400x400cm Party Tent – was £299.99, now only £149.99
• 1000x400cm Party Tent – was £799.99, now only £399.99
• 1200x600cm Party Tent – was £1,399.99, now only £699.99

To view all the gazebos included in the offer click here.

You can view all the gazebos currently in stock on our handy product directory pages for standard gazebos, pop up gazebos and large gazebos.

Compare all their Gazebos on a single page right here.

This code expires on the 15th July.

GardenGazebos.org.uk had the pleasure of attending the Le Mans 24 Hour race last weekend which attracts over 150,000 motorsport fans, many of whom camp next to the circuit. This of course means lots of Gazebos and one in particular caught our eye - the Coleman Event Shelter.

At first glance the ‘Event Shelters’ unique design is evident. The design uses thick curving steel poles to create a semi spherical structure unlike most of the other gazebos on the market.

The shape certainly appeared to be super strong sitting rock solid in medium strength winds where other gazebos on the site were looking a little unstable. Coleman being a supplier of camping products this shelter appears to be marketed towards the outdoor events and camping markets rather than simply the garden markets.

The pictures here don’t really give a feel of the size of the shelter – it’s massive. The floor area measures a whopping 4.5×4.5m and gives a clear head hight of 7ft. Shelters can be joined together to provide even larger shelters if required.

One word of warning though – the shelter weighs a heavy 18KG – so it’s not something you could carry very far.

The Coleman Event shelter is available now from Amazon for £134.99 (click to got to Amazon.co.uk and find out more).

Sides and a groundsheet are also available separately.

As we recently posted, B&Q have a popular range of very good value gazebos available for home delivery.

Simply use the code APRTE7 when you check out to get the discount! Click here to see all B&Qs Gazebos now (Prices quoted are before the discount).

So without further ado let’s see what B&Q have got for summer 2011.

Introduction

B&Q gazebos are some of the most popular listed on the site. They tend to strike a good balance between quality and price and this year is no exception. B&Q have launched with 5 different gazebo with an all new range for 2011. The Gazebos follow a similar range as last year but with a few changes and as with most goods and services at the moment, seem to be a little more expensive. This year we have a super budget ‘value’ offering, a ‘deluxe’ version, a pop up model, a large ‘party’ gazebo and a steel framed, more permanent offering. Prices vary from £17.00 for the value model up to £99 for the party version – not bad compared to other retailers.

Let’s have a look in more detail:

1. The Cheapest: B&Q 3x2m Gazebo - £17

The B&Q Value Gazebo was one of our bestsellers last year and one of the cheapest models around. The price has risen a few pounds this year however this is still one of the cheapest around priced at £17.

The Gazebo is of standard construction with a white powder coated steel frame and plastic canopy. The gazebo is 2m x 3m which is not huge but would be suitable for a small table or a few chairs.

All things considered at this price, even if you only use it a few times it’s a great buy.

Full Dimensions: (H)2400 x (W)1950 x (D)2950mm

2. A little more for your money: B&Q Deluxe Gazebo – £29

The B&Q Deluxe Gazebo offers a little more than the value model. With one meter extra space the gazebo allows a little more breathing room.

The frame is constructed from powder coated steel and the cover comprises a green fabric cover. Again the gazebo is of a standard construction so you’ll need a couple of people to erect the frame which should take somewhere between 10 and 15 minutes depending on your construction skills.

The Gazebo Retails this year at £29 with all guy ropes and pegs included.

Full dimensions: (H)2550 x (W)3000 x (D)3000mm

3. Easy to erect – B&Q Pop-up Gazbo

This gazebo is the same size as the deluxe model but has one major difference – it ‘pops’ up in a matter of seconds. Basically the gazebos is already together when it arrives in the box and you simply have to open the gazebo out and you’re good to go.

This is great for situations where you don’t have the time or the inclination to mess around with poles and just want to get on and use the gazebo. The frame is again powder coated steel and the canopy is finished in cream.

The Gazebo comes with the added bonus of side panels which can be a real bonus when there are cool breezes which can be blocked out.

The gazebo retails at £89 – a fair step up from the deluxe model, but well worth it if you want something simple.

Full dimensions: (H)2550 x (W)3000 x (D)3000mm

4. The Big One: The B&Q Party Gazebo – £99

This is the big one! Measuring nearly 9 meters across and 3 meters deep this gazebo is almost as large as 3 standard gazebos.

The gazebos is of standard construction so will need a number of people to erect however does include a number of side panels to keep the heat in and the wind out if needed!

Priced at only £99 it’s almost £30 cheaper than last year!

Full dimensions: (H)2660 x (W)8900 x (D)3000mm

Some great features on these gazebos include:

• Pop Up Frame - Concertina action pop up frame. Rather than having to connect a load of separate poles together the frame simple pulls open. While this adds to the size of the gazebo when stored it does mean that 2 people can erect the gazebo in around 60 seconds (as opposed to the standard 10-15 minutes erection time of a standard gazebo).
• Fully Waterproof Cover – The manufacturers claim a fully waterproof canopy made from 190g PU coated soft touch polyester fabric with all seams Tape Sealed – essential if you want to use your gazebo all year round.
• Gazebos Sides – Many manufacturers tend to sell sides as optional extras however these gazebos include 4 sides as standard - 2 with windows and two with zipped doorways.
• Robust Anchoring points – The Gazebos are manufactured with extra robust anchoring points to ensure better stability in light winds.
• Anti-puddling canopy – If you’ve ever used a Gazebo in the rain you’ll know that water can often puddle behind the frame if the rain weighs the canopy down. In order to combat this problem these gazebos feature eyelets that let the water drain.

At £67.99 for the 2.5×2.5m gazebos and £79.99 for the 3x3m version these might not be the cheapest on the market however we thinks as general all-rounders these are some of the best out there.

2.5×2.5m Gazebos - £67.99
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3x3m Gazebos - £77.99
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