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Great for garden parties – or just to sit and relax

You've got your garden furniture sorted, created the perfect outdoor lighting scheme, the barbecue's been dusted off and a fire pit now takes pride of place on the patio. What now? Well, you could consider investing in a garden teepee. These create a fun, festival feel in your home's outdoor space, making them ideal for using during a garden party or social gathering.

There are various types of garden teepee available, so think about what you'd like to use your teepee for before making your purchase. If it's primarily for children, go for a little pop up number. These are like a cosier version of a Wendy house that can be taken inside during bad weather.

Then there are the proper bell tents that are suitable to camp out in – handy for taking with you on any summer staycation, festival trip or weekend hiking expedition.

Finally, there are the luxury hanging options. These are essentially a cross between a teepee, an egg chair and a hammock, ideal for relaxing on long, hot Saturday afternoons with a book.

The proper bell tents designed for camping are, naturally, fully waterproof, but the others on this list may not withstand living outside in the elements full time. Make sure to check the manufacturer's instructions, but we'd recommend bringing them inside in anything other than light rain.

Here are our favourite garden teepees for summer 2022.

This beautiful teepee has a removable canopy, so it can be used as a perfect spot to sunbathe or, when the heat gets too much, as a cosy shaded nook to relax with a book. It's water- and UV-resistant, so it should cope well with the unpredictable British weather – and you can use it inside, too. Off on your holidays? Take this with you: it folds down into a small bag so you can pop it in the boot of your car for your next staycation.

It's decently roomy – two adults can fit comfortably, so it's a good spot to snuggle up in the sun with your partner.

With a spacious five-metre diameter, this is big enough to fit eight people, making it a great option for a family glamping trip or a garden party. Crafted from organic natural cotton canvas, its water-resistant material will help to keep your camping gear safe during any impromptu rainstorms, while a thick PVC groundsheet will protect the floor from dirt and damp. Mesh windows and a mosquito net will help keep pesky insects out.

Ditch the traditional green camping tent and opt for this bright stripy design instead. It comfortably fits four people and, if it gets a little stuffy at night, it has four windows to let in some air. For less than £100, it’s good value, too.

Another great option for creating that festival vibe at home in your garden – or, of course, you could take it to an actual event. This is big enough for up to three adults and has a ground sheet that curves up around the edges to prevent water from creeping in during soggy days – very handy.

Need something a little bigger than the above? Here's a larger model for groups of up to five.

If you’re going for pretty rather than practical, this elegant lace tent is perfect. It’s marketed as a wedding tent, but it’s sure to make an impression during any garden gatherings or birthday parties. It makes for a great photo opportunity, as well.

Here's another mini teepee that will make a great photo backdrop for outdoorsy weddings and garden parties – and kids will love to curl up inside it, too.

This will add a welcome splash of colour to your home's garden and give the kids somewhere to sit and shade themselves during family barbecues. The inner sheet is removable, so it can be used indoors, too – no need to pack it away come the end of summer.

Here’s another sweet option for the little ones, complete with a fun space and rocket ship print. It’ll offer the perfect spot for kids to sit and play while you’re busy firing up the barbecue. It isn’t waterproof, but it’s suitable for indoor use so you can always pop it up in the living room if the weather takes a turn.

So, this one is less aesthetically pleasing as some of the others on this list. But if you're after a teepee-style tent you can take with you to festivals and camping trips (as well as pop up in the garden, of course), this is a worthy contender at a great price.

This is a lovely looking option – and it's really customisable, so you can get the right fit for your needs (and budget). The teepee itself is £399, but you can add a rain cover and a hanging stand for an additional £314 each.

Even with all the extras, it's better value than the Cox & Cox version – and the large size means it fits three to five adults happily. Good for the whole family, then.

Another indoor/outdoor hanging bed to consider, but it's in a chic charcoal hue. It’s ideal for curling up with a good book – or sneaking in a quick afternoon snooze. It’s available in three other colours: cream, ivory and grey-brown.