The gazebo can be put together in several ways, depending on how you want to use it. It can be used with just the waterproof roof, with three sides and an open front, or with four sides and a closed front (with a door panel). Three sides can be used to aerate the gazebo and allow for easy access under the canopy, or four sides to offer better protection from the elements. This makes it one of the best pop up gazebos for entertaining guests, as well as using for small commercial purposes. Available in a huge range of bright colours, the ABCCANOPY Fully Waterproof Pop Up Gazebo is a great option for those looking for a weather resistant canopy in a particular 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. Whilst this is one of the best pop up gazebos for use in all weather, it still needs to be used responsibly and taken down if there is a lot of wind. Also, unlike some other gazebos featured here it does not have any side ‘walls’, which means that rain is still able to come in horizontally.

Some gazebos don’t come with side walls. These are best suited to being used as sun shades. Their canopies may still be waterproof/showerproof but they won’t have any protection from the wind (or from rain blowing in sideways). Gazebos without sides are ideal for offering protection on warm days. There are 23 colours to choose from overall, so whether you have a favourite colour, or just want something that fits with the scheme of your garden, there will be viable options. One of the only downsides of this gazebo is that some of the brighter colours are more prone to fading in the sunlight over time. Hexagonal gazebos are sociable because people can all sit around a central round table. That said, a hexagon is a more difficult shape to slot into the garden, and may not maximise ground area. It’s also quite difficult to fit a rectangular serving table at the side of a hexagonal gazebo, so they’re best for sitting in the middle. Wall Type 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.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. As mentioned, whilst this gazebo isn’t intended for rainy weather, it’s well suited for the summer. The roof provides UPF 50+ UV protection, so it offers good shade from overhead sun – sunlight can still get through the sides though.

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. MasterCanopy has a relatively small number of products for sale, only 34. We analyzed some of them in detail and recommended them to our readers. The MasterCanopy review aims to sharpen your understanding of the brand and introduces you to their bestselling products. Just keep reading!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. 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. Rectangular gazebos often work well in gardens because they’re the same shape as the space. Additionally, they can be a good way to cover an entire patio. People might be positioned further away from each other than in a square gazebo, but you can often fit a rectangular dining table in the space (with sufficient space for people to move around). Rectangular gazebos are also good for having food-serving tables inside or a buffet. Square gazebos are highly practical and are one of the best shapes to suit people standing and mingling. The space lends itself well to everyone being equidistant and able to have a conversation together. They’re good for smaller gardens as their shape is more compact, and they can slot into corners, but they may not have as high a capacity as other styles. It can be more difficult to fit a rectangular dining table in the centre of a square gazebo, but it can still work depending on the dimensions. To erect this gazebo, you simply pull the legs out, and raise it to the right height – there are a choice of three height settings and the lowest option can be useful to give more stability on slightly windier days. Whilst it’s relatively simple to put up, two or three people are still required for assembly.