Best pop-up gazebos

We've tested pop-up gazebos from Argos, Amazon, The Range, Vonhaus and more, ranging in price from £35 to well over £200, including some gazebos with sides.

We pitched them for a few days in winds that, at times, gusted above 30mph. However, far too manyof the gazebos we tested couldn't stand even a puff of light wind without releasing themselves from their pegs' grip and rolling across the field. 

Only two proved durable enough to be named the best pop-up gazebos and get our recommendation.

The best pop-up gazebos

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The pop-up gazebos we tested

All the pop-up gazebos we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.

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All Seasons Gazebo

Available from All Seasons Gazebos (£189.99)

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Beige, grey, white

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes Yes

Argos Home 2.7m x 2.7m Garden Gazebo

Available from Argos (£40)

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Dimensions 2.7 x 2.7 metres

Colour options Green

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes No

Argos Home Pop-up Weather Resistant Garden Gazebo

Available from Argos (£200)

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Dimensions 3m x 3m

Colour options Blue

Gazebo with sides Yes

Guy ropes Yes

Argos Home 3m x 3m Garden Gazebo

Available from Argos (£110)

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Green

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes Yes

Charles Bentley Pop-Up Gazebo With Sides

Available from Charles Bentley (out of stock)

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Black

Gazebo with sides Yes

Guy ropes Yes

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Master Canopy Durable Pop-up Gazebo

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Grey, black, navy blue, blue, sky blue, beige, white, green, red

Gazebo with sides Yes, it has one side wall

Guy ropes Yes

Sanheng Pop-up Gazebo

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Grey, blue, green, white

Gazebo with sides Yes, it has four side walls

Guy ropes Yes

The Range Garden Heavy Duty Gazebo Marquee

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Dimensions 2.7 x 2.7 metres

Colour options White, blue, green

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes Yes

Trail Outdoor Leisure Dome Gazebo With Sides

Available from Trail Outdoor Leisure (out of stock)

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Dimensions 3.5 x 3.5 metres

Colour options Grey

Gazebo with sides Yes

Guy ropes Yes

Vonhaus Pop-up Gazebo

Available from Amazon (out of stock)

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Grey

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes Yes

Vonhaus Slate Grey Pop-up Gazebo Set

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options Grey

Gazebo with sides Yes, it has four sides

Guy ropes Yes

Vounot Pop-up Gazebo

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Dimensions 3 x 3 metres

Colour options White

Gazebo with sides No

Guy ropes Yes

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How we tested pop-up gazebos

As well as being a doddle to put up and take down, a good gazebo should be able to handle a bit of wind and rain too. Manufacturers recommend that gazebos should be taken down in anything more than light wind, but we know that most people don't do this. 

We pitched our pop-up gazebos for a week to put them through their paces. We saw wind speeds of upwards of 27mph.

Wind resistance

Nearly all of the pop-up gazebos we purchased came with a warning: 'Don't use in high winds'. Over our years testing gazebos we've seen which gazebos will topple in a light breeze and which can stand up to wind speeds of more than 30mph. 

Rain resistance

Poor gazebos can get saturated roofs that will eventually sag and leave pooled water on top. During our testing it rained heavily. We rated each pop-up gazebo on how well it stood up to these elements. 

Build quality

Each pop-up gazebo was rated for build quality. There's a noticeable difference between the strength and quality of the fabric of different gazebos, as well as the robustness of the poles that make up the frame. 

Ease of use

We timed how long it took to put up and take down each gazebo. We also rated each one for how easy it is to adjust the height and tighten the fabric roof.

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How to put up a gazebo (and keep it up)

1. Grab a friend. Although you can certainly put a gazebo up on your own, it's easier and quicker with two people. 
2. Before the gazebo frame is fully extended, put the fabric cover on. If you extend the frame before putting the cover on, you'll find it very difficult to stretch the fabric over the frame. Put the fabric over the frame first, and you'll open the frame and find a nice taut fabric cover on top.
3. If working on your own, the action of unfolding a pop-up gazebo is a bit tricky, you'll need to work your way around each corner of the gazebo, teasing the structure out until it's fully extended. If you're working in a pair, you can simply grab two corners each and pull apart. 
4. If it's even a little bit windy, you need to use the provided pegs to secure each corner to the ground. Better still, attach a guy rope to each corner too and peg down firmly at a 45-degree angle.
5. Buy better pegs. Most gazebos we tested come with cheap pegs that bend easily and don't do a good job of securing a gazebo on a windy day. A set of power pegs will secure your gazebo much more robustly than the pegs provided. We used this £12.95 set from Amazon to secure the gazebos we reviewed overnight at our testing field, so that they wouldn't blow away and scare livestock when we weren't around to chase after them.