Gazebos are charming, octagon shaped, pavilion structures that can most often be seen in parks, royal gardens and other public places, although more and more people are buying gazebos not only to enhance the look and comfort of their own gardens but to also fully enjoy nature and the beauty of the open. Gazebos are commonly freestanding but some can be attached to walls or even out buildings as most are open on all sides with no windows or doors, so provide a tremendous little place to sit and relax in the summer months. Gazebos are a great alternative to bandstands as well and for virtually any other outdoor entertainment function as they are very versatile and are a fantastic way of keeping in the shade.

The history of the Gazebo goes back thousands of years and they have often been mentioned in ancient Chinese and Persian literature as well as several other classical civilisations, the finest examples of early gazebos are the garden houses at Mont acute house. Right through history these garden pavilions have been built with almost any type of building materials, although these days the most frequent materials used are wood, not only because its cheaper and more convenient but also because it looks enormously effective. In hotter climates wooden gazebos are regularly built with screen sides as mosquitoes can be a huge problem in these parts of the world and so the sides make available a beautiful place to sit down and relax whilst being sheltered from any unwelcome irritation from insects and the like.