Check for UV protection ratings and consider tents with a high UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) to shield you from the sun's harmful rays. This versatile beach tent is perfect for families and friends seeking comfort and protection at the beach. It’s not built to handle extreme weather conditions, though, so not sure it’d cope with really strong winds. While it’s not the cheapest beach tent on our list, we think it offers a good balance of size, features and value for money. High-quality flat wire, stability upgrade: high-quality materials, windproof performance has been improved.

This great lightweight SPF50+ tent is available in a rainbow of colours, it’s easy to put up and has a unique anchor system – fill up the sandbags (or use rocks) prop the tent up with the poles and you’re all set. Very compact design, decent size, lightweight, it doesn’t take up too much space in my backpack at all. Aside from the fact it currently on offer with 48% off, this is a great sturdy gazebo that is perfect if you're the type to set up on the beach in the morning and stay there the whole day. However, folding it back down did take some practice, and we’d recommend watching a tutorial or two before attempting it on the beach. Mumsnetters say it is a tricky one to assemble - especially if it’s windy and you’re juggling kids and a picnic - so it’s a good idea to do a trial run at home before you head out to the beach.Size and capacity of the tent: ensure it can comfortably accommodate the number of people you want to be able to sit inside. The rear window made of high-density mesh lets plenty of air through, keeping the tent cool while preventing it from blowing away in the wind.

This beach tent is perfect for families seeking a lightweight and easy-to-set-up shelter, providing ample shade and privacy. Although this was disappointing, the seller graciously provided a replacement, making up for this inconvenience. This ‘pop up’ style beach tent is super-fast to set up and put away, it’s the perfect size for little ones and is extremely lightweight – less than 1 kg in its carry bag.Another brilliant detail lies in the bags that you can fill with sand to keep your pop-up tent from blowing away. We have used it loads over the past couple of months, on the beach, in the park, in the garden even on holiday.