You do have other colour choices – there’s the same model in brown and one with a creamy white canopy. Pros

The bottom flaps are to put the included sandbags on to weigh the structure down. Some online reviewers complain that the flaps aren’t wide enough for the sandbags and that decreases the stability provided. This hexagonal gazebo doesn’t come with a floor, so you have to like sitting on the grass (and bugs) you set it down on or provide your own groundsheet or tarp. But even that creates a problem, as reviewers complain that their own flooring leaves a gap up to the walls and bugs get in.

Clear pop up gazebo pods are popular with party companies and restaurants and they’re easy to decorate with clever lighting and well-chosen accessories. With fully transparent sides, it’s an excellent (and much cheaper) alternative to a conservatory and will allow you to keep warm on chillier evenings.

Our Buyer’s Guide focuses on the pretty confusing subject of size when it comes to hexagonal gazebos. You need to know how much real space you have to arrange all your garden furniture in. We also link you up to our other Buyer’s Guides that discuss the other features to consider when buying a gazebo. Size Whether you plan to use this innovative bubble gazebo as a spa tent, outdoor cinema pod or somewhere to lie down and stargaze, it’ll be the perfect addition to your garden. This one however is not so fixed to the ground, so I would classify it more in the gazebo range. However the feet are designed to be bolted into concrete or if you’re putting it on grass then you can use large pegs to hold it firmly in place. I have to warn, I am a bit of a worrier and if I intended this to be held in place long term I would much rather concrete anchors over glorified large tent pegs! Just a cautionary warning 😀 I have to say when I get asked this it does make me ask why not just open ones eyes unless I’ve gone mad 😀 It looks superb and the hexagon is actually a really strong shape for a gazebo, much closer to a circle which is a much better design for a building than a square. So from a longevity standpoint the hexagon makes more sense too. This would of course add to the demand and if you can still get one then take a look at the Outsunny Hexagon Gazebo with Sides . Is a pop up gazebo the best value for the average home? The Casaria Garden Gazebo looks more of a circle than a hexagon with its 12-segment canopy and roof frame. But it has six posts, so technically we’re calling it a hexagon. This is a gazebo for those who really don’t like straight lines.Designed to accommodate a 6-person inflatable hot tub, this award-winning pop up gazebo has been cleverly constructed and includes three mesh roof vents to prevent the build-up of condensation. Dimensions: 3.6m (diameter from point to point); 1.27m (length from post to post); 2.50m (height to tip); 2m (entrance height). METAL FRAME: Powder coated for pop up gazebo with side' extra strength, our marquee is durable and reliable all year round Six guy ropes and 12 ground stakes included to secure event shelter to the ground, carry bag also included If you prefer your gazebo to be in a colour with a little more punch, this model is also available with a steel grey frame and a grey roof canopy. Pros

As well as considering the size, you’ll need to make sure that your gazebo is sturdy. We can experience all kinds of weather conditions in one day and a rogue gust of wind or heavy downpour could easily damage a gazebo frame. For added stability of this Casaria gazebo, be sure to use the guy ropes and 18 ground pegs that come in an accessory kit.The roof of this gazebo is made of beige polyester fabric that’s been treated to be UV-resistant, fade-resistant and repel water. Air circulates easily through the gazebo even with the curtains fully drawn through the vent in the large canopy. The vent is also there to safely let out any wind gusts that are caught under the roof. A second and smaller canopy, of the same fabric, protects the vent from rain. The instructions suggest you need two people to erect this – I disagree. I had no trouble putting this up myself. Also, when I asked my brother in law to put it up a few weeks later, he had no problem either. Lifting each corner is not a problem alone, it just takes a bit of careful handling and balancing for the first leg extension and you’ll need to hold on, but it’s very much doable. The powder-coated steel frame is in a silver colour which contrasts very well with the dark grey (anthracite) fabric used for the canopy and the curtains. The polyester material is rain and tear-resistant and has the highest possible (50+ UPF) rating against the harm caused by UV-rays. The canopy also has a water-repellent polyurethane lining.