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Gazebo Size Guide: What Size Do You Need?

Updated 6 November 2026

Choose a gazebo by the number of people you want to seat. A small Crown gazebo seats 2-8, a medium one 7-10, and a large one 10-16. Our footprints run from 2.2m up to 8.1m x 5.8m, with RRP from £13,300. Allow extra space around the outside for access and planting.

Crown gazebo sizes at a glance

Crown gazebo sizes at a glance
ModelSizeSeatsRRPBand
Rose2.2m2-4£13,300Small
Chelsea2.4m4-6£14,800Small
Tudor2.6m6-8£17,100Small
Elizabeth2.8m6-8£19,100Small
Guinevere3.1m7-10£19,700Medium
Wolsey3.4m x 3m8-10£21,700Medium
Edward3.4m8-10£22,800Medium
Wentworth3.6m x 3.6m8-10£25,300Medium
Ascot5m x 3.4m8-10£25,900Medium
Eden4.5m x 3m10-12£30,700Large
Windsor5m x 3.4m10-12£32,200Large
Orangery5.1m x 4m12-14£40,300Large
Hampton5.9m x 4.2m10-14£41,400Large
Versailles8.1m x 5.8m12-16£83,900Large

Glazed gazebos: St. Tropez Glazed and Eden Glazed are 4.5m x 3m (RRP £28,900 and £30,750), and Orangery Glazed is 5m x 4m (RRP £38,600).

Wooden shelters, rectangular buildings often used over a hot tub or outdoor kitchen: Tranquility 3.5m x 3.5m (RRP £11,250), Horizon 6m x 3.5m (RRP £17,250), Sunrise 6m x 3.5m (RRP £23,500) and Oceania 8m x 3.5m (RRP £24,950).

Which size for how many people?

  • Two to four people, a quiet corner or a couple's seat: Rose or Chelsea. Both fit a small garden without dominating it.
  • Six to eight, family dining: Tudor or Elizabeth. A table for the family with room at the edge for a sofa bench.
  • Eight to ten, regular entertaining: Guinevere, Wolsey, Edward, Wentworth or Ascot. Ascot is a wider rectangle, which suits a long garden.
  • Ten to twelve: Eden or Windsor. Dining for a full table, plus a lounge corner.
  • Twelve or more, for large gatherings: Orangery, Hampton or Versailles.

Seat numbers are for sitting at the table. If you want a lounge area, a bar or a hot tub inside the building, choose the next size up.

How much space do you need in the garden?

  1. Measure the footprint, then add a clear zone. Leave room around the outside for walking, maintenance and planting. Ask us for the overall footprint including roof overhang for your model.
  2. Think about the view from the house. A taller or wider building will dominate a small lawn, so stand where it will sit and mark the corners out with canes.
  3. Check the ground. The base must be level and stable. See foundations and ground screws.
  4. Check planning. Height and position affect whether you need permission. See our planning permission guide and check with your council.
  5. Plan the furniture. Every Crown gazebo comes with built-in dining and sofa benches, tables and cushions, so the seating numbers above already allow for them.

Round, square or rectangular?

Compact models suit a corner or a path end. The square Wentworth (3.6m x 3.6m) sits well at the centre of a lawn. Rectangular models such as the Ascot, Eden, Windsor and Hampton fit a long terrace or a patio edge and give a long dining table.

Not sure? See them in person

Photographs make gazebos look smaller than they are. At a show site you can stand inside the actual buildings and judge the space. Our show sites are open to visit.

Frequently asked questions

What size gazebo do I need for 8 people?

Look at the medium range, Guinevere, Wolsey, Edward, Wentworth or Ascot, which seat 7-10. Choose a large model if you also want a lounge area or hot tub inside.

What is the smallest Crown gazebo?

The Rose, at 2.2m, seats 2-4 and is RRP £13,300.

What is the largest Crown gazebo?

The Versailles, at 8.1m x 5.8m, seats 12-16 and is RRP £83,900.

How much space do I need around a gazebo?

Allow a clear zone around the outside for access and maintenance, and check the position against any boundary limits. We can give you the full footprint for any model.

Can I have a gazebo in a smaller size or a bespoke shape?

Yes. We design bespoke buildings around your garden, so ask our team if the standard range does not fit.

Does the size of a gazebo affect planning permission?

It can, because size affects height and garden coverage. See our planning permission guide, and check with your council.

Book a visit

Book a show site visit at /book-a-visit/, or call 01491 612820 and ask for a call back, and we will help you choose.

Related: Wooden gazebos | Gazebo cost guide | Planning permission | Wooden shelters | Crown Eden | Show sites

Written by

Luke Dejahang

CEO & Co-founder

Timber Development UK (previously TRADA) certified, 20 years in luxury garden buildings

Luke co-founded Crown Pavilions in 2006 and has overseen the design and installation of over 8,000 luxury garden buildings across 28 countries. A Timber Development UK (previously TRADA) certified professional, he leads Crown's commitment to residential-grade engineering and sustainable British craftsmanship.

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