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Jun 20, 2022 28 tweets 33 min read Read on X
OK, who's ready for the sheds that have made it through to the public vote of #shedoftheyear 2022?

This year the competition has been very tough, and I wish we could have more in the final list, A massive thanks to all the sheddies who took part - I love all the sheds
Firstly, The #lockdown sheds.
Cariad Wendy House - "The summerhouse was bought in pieces second hand off gumtree during the lockdowns of 2021. I built it with help from my dad who was my support bubble." Lockdown - Oxfordshire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Haar Hut - "Built during lockdown using whatever materials we could get our hands on and based on a rough sketch my wife quickly drew in a notepad" Lockdown - Aberdeenshire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Hangar Hangout - "Was built as an escape in a busy house during lockdown. It's well insulated and cosy in winter.. We use it as an office and party room. " Lockdown - Cheshire East #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Pub sheds Now >

Small Bar One - "A speak easy type bar, the outside barely reveals what's inside. Cocktails, casino games, sports, our little happy place for the whole family " Pub/Entertainment - Kent #shedoftheyear #pubsheds readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Ted’s Ska Bar - " All handmade by myself, can easily be turned into a annex if required. " Pub/Entertainment - Central Bedfordshire #shedoftheyear #pubsheds readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Winchester - "Lots of reclaimed and traded materials , huge round double glazed window , it’s grown in stages , the “lounge” was a lockdown addition from the older bar area" Pub/Entertainment - Staffordshire #shedoftheyear #pubsheds readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Natures-Haven Sheds > Ellie’s Rest - "It’s a retreat into nature where you can cook, read relax, meditate or sleep. " Natures-Haven - Durham #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Fairy Garden - "The shed is on a platform as the land wasn't flat. I painted the outside with blues and greens so it is harmonious to the surrounding area. " Natures-Haven - Northern Ireland #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Mr G’s Extraordinary Eco Shed - " All recycled even includes a bar all recycled wood lovingly restored using Cuprinol " Natures-Haven - Nottingham #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Cabin/Summerhouse now>

Esme's Hang-out - "A special place for our daughter during lockdown. Features include Wi-Fi. TV, day bed. Deck with rocking chair. Often featured a pet bunny! " Cabin/Summerhouse - Derbyshire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Apothecary's Den - "Is all about the stained-glass windows. They were designed and hand made by me over a 5-year period, and they depict the relationship between our health and the natural world." Cabin/Summerhouse - Staffordshire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Boat House - "Come into the Boat House where good times abound, where stresses just vanish and peace can be found." Cabin/Summerhouse - Kent #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Luna Blush Salon - " A fully functioning eco hair and beauty salon featuring a botanical theme wall.
Offering cruelty-free products along with vegan alternatives. " Workshop/Studio - Wiltshire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Ruth's Workshop - "My workshop is a custom build on a concrete base from wood, 3.7m by 3.7m with lego door handles and custom built work benches. I replaced two smaller shed with this dream workshop." Workshop/Studio - Derbyshire #shedoftheyear @ruthamos readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Wood Art Workshop - "It's a Hobbit Inspired workshop, that I create in. It's small, but houses all the tools I need " Workshop/Studio - Edinburgh #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Budget now>Perfectly Imperfect - "This shed is as much about the story as it is about its transformation. I was looking for somewhere to run a community art project but struggled to find anything. " Budget - Dorset #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Dog - Budget - " Relax and have coffee after work and cold beer in summer ? It’s our chill out space " Merseyside #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Potting Shed - "It' is made entirely from old doors, most of which were free. It is my happy place, I spend hours there every week" Budget - Lancashire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
Final category > Goostrey's World Of Wonder Natural History Museum - "A basic shed with art panels designed by school children. The shed is used and run by children as a museum for natural history" Unexpected/Unique - Cheshire East #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?shar…
Jane's Folly - "This five-sided shed/folly in the corner of a London garden, is a life-enhancing jewel of a building that multi-tasks as a cosy coffee-to-cocktails venue" Unexpected/Unique - Greater London #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
The Temple Of Vaccinia - "Is perhaps one of the most radical buildings in the history of public health, this rustic thatched summerhouse was turned into the world's first free vaccination clinic." Unexpected/Unique - Gloucestershire #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHAR…
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#shedoftheyear 2022
Of course, a massive thanks to our Sponsors @CuprinolUK it's the tenth year they have worked with me to find the UK's favourite sheds - I could not do it without their support #shedlove
If you have a great shed you want to enter for #shedoftheyear 2023 - then sign up here, and I will let you know when entry is open

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The Doghouse - "From an old outdoor lavatory to a fully functioning bar. With 2 working taps, Guinness surger, log burner, living roof, wifi and a dart board in a small, 3mx3m space " Lockdown - Surrey #shedoftheyear readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?shar… ImageImageImageImage
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