THERE’S a heatwave coming and we’re finally allowed to meet friends and family in the garden.
Temperatures are set to soar to 24C next week, meaning we’ll enjoy weather more typically seen in Southern Spain and France.
Even better, from tomorrow either up to six people or two households of any size can gather outside – including in private gardens.
If you’re looking to make sure you’ve got some shade, now is the moment to invest in a parasol or gazebo.
To make life easier we’ve rounded up the five cheapest of each that we can find online.
Before you spend any cash, remember to always do a check to see if you can get a better price at another shop.
Google’s price comparison tool, Google Shopping, is free and easy to use.
Also make sure you factor in delivery costs to your calculations as these can significantly increase the amount you pay. Remember that delivery times may be longer due to the pandemic.
The five cheapest gazebos
Eurohike Gazebo
- Price £22 – buy now at Blacks, buy now at Go Outdoors.
The cheapest Gazebo we could find online costs £22 from either Blacks or Go Outdoors. It measures 3m x 3m and says it will shelter you from the sun and rain.
The recommended retail price is £44 so both websites are selling it at a heavily discounted price.
But be warned, one reviewer said that in heavy rain the water collected and damaged the poles, so you may want to bring it in in poor weather.
At Blacks, UK standard delivery takes 3-5 days and costs £5.99. But if you go for Go Outdoors standard delivery takes the same time and costs just £3.95.
RosemaryRose Pop Up Gazebo Party Tent
- Price £24.64 – buy now
This gazebo from Amazon is made of waterproof fabric with a bottom oxford cloth, so there’s no need to worry about getting wet on rainy days.
The retailer says it is easy to install with a tie rope on the side of the cloth that is tied to the tent bracket to complete the installation.
It can be used for camping, home gardens, balconies and for windproofing and sun shading.
It measures 3m x 3m.
Easy Build Party Gazebo
- Price £24.99, buy now
This gazebo was the next cheapest we could find online at just £24.99 reduced from £60.
It measures at 2.4m x 2.4m and comes with securing ropes and a roof panel so you can enjoy the sunshine or cooler months of the year.
This deal will only be available on Wowcher until March 31, so you might want to move quickly.
Argos Home Garden Gazebo – Green
- Price: £25 – buy now
Argos’ gazebo is decently sized for its price, measuring 2.7m x 2.7m.
Argos says it’s easy to assemble and showerproof, but that you shouldn’t erect it in windy conditions.
It’s one of the most highly rated affordable options, reviewers give it four out of five stars.
vidaXL Party Tent
- Price: £34.99 – buy now
While this gazebo is slightly more expensive at £34.99, it comes with free delivery which makes the price more reasonable.
The party tent is made of UV- and water-resistant polyethylene material and is therefore very practical for outdoor use.
The frame is manufactured from rust-resistant steel, making the outdoor canopy stable and durable.
The manufacturer warns that this product should never be used under bad weather, such as strong wind, heavy rain, snow, storm, etc.
