With the Olympics getting underway now is the perfect excuse to invite some friends round and watch the games unfold from the comfort of your garden building. 16 days of athletic excellence means (theoretically) the chance for 16 different parties! Whether you’re basking in the lovely summer sun under your gazebo or summerhouse’s veranda or a late night gathering inside a log cabin. Walton’s offers a wide range of garden buildings and we are dedicated to helping you make the most of those buildings, so in this guide we’ll help you have the best Olympic watch party.
Some of you might have your garden building already whereas other readers might be exploring possibilities of their potential garden building, either way we’ve got you sorted with a variety of garden buildings and the perfect watch party to throw in each.
4m x 3m Pressure Treated Gazebo
A gazebo is the perfect place to enjoy the sun while still offering a sheltered space in your garden. Seamlessly blending into any area, a gazebo allows nature to surround and even integrate with the structure. Climbing plants placed around a gazebo and strategically positioned trellises create a nature-infused, relaxing area that enhances the beauty and tranquillity of your garden.
The openness of a gazebo also makes it ideal for entertaining. With the right amount of seating and comfy outdoor sofas, you can keep the space open yet welcoming. Fairy lights or hanging lanterns ensure the party can continue late into the night and add a warm, inviting glow. For the main event of the evening, hang a sheet from the top of the gazebo and set up a projector at the other end. This setup allows guests to mingle freely while keeping the focus on the Olympics, offering a hard-to-miss widescreen viewing experience. Set up a BBQ besides the gazebo and lay out some snacks dotting around the gazebo and you’re good to go.
The 5.3m x 4m Grouse Log Cabin
The 5.3m x 4m Grouse Log Cabin offers a spacious, elegant interior with eight opening windows and half glazed French doors, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Constructed from high-quality 44mm interlocking timber boards, it provides excellent heat retention and year-round use. The heavy-duty tongue and groove roof and floor support heavy furniture, while the roofing felt and air vent enhance weather protection and ventilation. Double-glazed windows and doors ensure heat retention and soundproofing for added comfort.
The enclosed space of a log cabin makes it perfect for intimate gatherings and entertainment. Furnish the interior with comfortable seating, a small table. Soft lighting, such as string lights or lanterns, enhances the ambiance, making it a perfect spot for evening relaxation. For an Olympics watch party, set up a TV in your log cabin, we’ve got some guides if you need help with that. This will allow guests to enjoy the event in a comfortable and private setting. Decorated with Olympic-themed decorations, provide snacks and drinks, and create a festive yet cosy atmosphere where everyone can cheer for their favourite teams while enjoying the rustic charm of the log cabin.
10 x 8 Wessex Summerhouse
The Wessex summerhouse is a perfect blend of the outdoor freedom or a gazebo and the intimate setting of a log cabin made from tongue and groove shiplap cladding. The large windows allow for light and nature to enter the summerhouse while still remaining an enclosed cosy space. For those seeking an outdoor sheltered section the Wessex range comes equipped with a veranda offering an ideal spot for enjoying the summer weather while being protected from the sun. Designed with Georgian bars and antique style hinges and fixtures, this summerhouse offers a traditional and stylish look.
Opening up the two fully glazed double doors onto the veranda allows for guests to flow in and out, enjoying the garden and still having a dedicated space for watching the Olympics. Similar to the log cabin if you need any help setting up your garden building with electricity check out one of our blogs. Summerhouses are ideal for entertaining, offering a perfect merge between outside and in, set up lawn chairs across your garden for guests to have a quieter sit down whilst the Olympics goes on in the summerhouse.
Ready for the Olympics
And there you have it the best way to host an Olympic watch party in your garden building, if you’ve already got your garden building then I’d head to your local supermarket to get some snack supplies. And if you haven’t we have some more in depth buying guides so you can make an informed decision and then start the Olympic festivities.
