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gazebo

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to get a not too expensive gazebo...one that is easy to erect 3m x 3m. any recommendations from people that already have one that they feel was well worth the money. have looked at argos already but need some feedback. I do craft fairs and will need this for some outside events that I am doing.thanks.
ive got the craft bug, watch out its catching!!!;)
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  • Douzeper
    Douzeper Posts: 26 Forumite
    I got one in B&Q, was ok but not great quality. For doing craft fairs I would say you would need a better quality one from the likes of Millets. They do one that is really easy erected with a metal frame that you just pull out.
  • Douzeper
    Douzeper Posts: 26 Forumite
    Hmm just looked on Millets site, can't see it on there anymore.
  • bantamfan
    bantamfan Posts: 66 Forumite
    I picked up one two years ago from Amazon. It was a draper pop-up waterproof one for about £60. Two side panels were another £30. It worked well for about 10 occasions but now the plastic hinges are starting to break.
    My advise would be to speak to some stall holders about their one's, you will get an idea of price, quality and maybe even details of someone who has recently stopped trading and is looking rid!
  • deirdre42c
    deirdre42c Posts: 152 Forumite
    Homebase at Boucher Road had one today reduced to 69.99 - its substantial size with sides and windows

    My sister bought this about two years ago for parties and its great (particulary in bad weather)!
  • smokiewater
    smokiewater Posts: 549 Forumite
    Hi Erin

    Would recommend the Amazon one someone mentioned above, some other friends use it, and you can get a great reddy pink colour in it which is very eyecatching - would work well with the jewellery

    Mine came from UK Expo, who sell on ebay and I think cost around £200. but it is very, very sturdy and if you are planning to do alot of outdoor fairs I would recommend it, Mums came from Gala Tent - just google them, and was a bit more expensive, but has a very professional cover, with sides that zip on.

    I would not get a dark blue or dark green one, as they affect the light inside them, which obviously would be important for you, and would also consider weights - think Amazon do ones that go round the legs that you can fill with sand

    hope this helps
    DJWW - cos we won't let it!
  • smokiewater
    smokiewater Posts: 549 Forumite
    Should also have said that if you want to hire one for a specific event, I have a contact - pm me and I will send you the details
    DJWW - cos we won't let it!
  • jenny-wren
    jenny-wren Posts: 838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Pop up gazebos are so easy to put up and you should be able to pick one up in Argos /Amazon for less than £60.

    A word of warning ... perfect in wet or dry weather but don't leave it out in a gale, the metal posts can buckle (I did tell the OH this might happen but did he listen?!!!! :rotfl:)
    Norn Iron Club Member 330 ;)
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    mumoffour77 Posts: 1,919 Forumite
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