Andy Wells
Shed Of The Year 2016: See The Finalists On The Wacky Design Shortlist
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Bryan Lewis Jones owns the Rotating Shed in Denbighshire, a which is competing in the ‘Unique’ Category. (Pic: Supplied)
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As the name suggest, the stunning, open plan, curved architectural design of the Rotating Shed rotates through 360 degrees to follow the sunlight throughout the day. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Maggie Ewing, owned by David Carter, is also competing in the Unique category and is situated in the Scottish Highlands. (Pic: Supplied)
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Maggie Ewing is a renovated ex-boat wheelhouse originally called the Boy Peter and is and faces directly out to the North Sea. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Tranquility Saloon, competing in the Pub and Entertainment category, was built by Alistair Baranowski in Aberdeenshire so he could enjoy retirement with his friends. (Pic: Supplied)
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The shed is based on a Wild West town and is regularly filled with country-western dressed adults from his local re-enactment group enjoying a scotch on the rocks and playing cards. (Pic: Supplied)
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The compact Austin Camber Shed is owned by Stephen Alleyne in Norfolk, and is built on a classic Austin J4 pickup truck. (Pic: Supplied)
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The shed comes equipped with cooker sink cupboards and bed and was designed as a house on wheels. (Pic: Supplied)
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Competing in the Budget category, Ilona’s Summerhouse – owned by Ilona in North Lincolnshire - is a colourful addition to the contest. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Summerhouse was crafted with recycled materials of pallets, doors, polycarbonate roof and reclaimed paving slabs. (Pic: Supplied)
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Owned by Peter Kavanagh in Berkshire, the Raisebury was designed as a safe haven for valuable items in the case of flooding and is featured in the Unexpected category. (Pic: Supplied)
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This shed has the capacity to raise itself off the ground with steel sub-frame and four hydraulic legs that can be operated by remote control. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Cowpe Smithy – owned by Robin Sharples in Lancashire - was built to replicate a corrugated iron and timber workshop common after World War One, and is competing as a Workshop and Studio finalist. (Pic: Supplied)
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Clad with salvaged air raid shelter corrugated iron obtained from a closing military surplus dealer, the shed also houses a large collection of Blacksmiths Anvils. (Pic: Supplied)
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The West Wing in Berkshire is not based on the White House but was made by Kevin Herbert from 90% recycled materials and set across three sections. (Pic: Supplied)
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The shed includes a bed in loft space, an area to relax and escape, a secret bookcase, a play area, storage and workshop and is competing in the Eco category. (Pic: Supplied)
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Featured in the Historic category, the Dun 25 - owned by Jim Sherrit in Brechin - is a Category C restored three man nuclear bunker. (Pic: Supplied)
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Accessed by a hatch and vertical ladder, Dun 25 is 20 feet below ground and is designed to withstand a nuclear attack. (Pic: Supplied)
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Owned by Grant Oatley in Devon, the Love Shack in the Eco category is a tiny little work of art that you could live in while also being completely transportable after being built on its own trailer. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Love Shack is clad with tiles made from reclaimed tractor inner tubes, and has a living roof. (Pic: Supplied)
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The Art Studio is owned by Peter Sedo in Worcestershire and made out of recycled wood - perfect for the Budget category. (Pic: Supplied)
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The quirky design is spoilt with natural light and used for a work space, relaxation and entertaining. (Pic: Supplied)
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Upcycling pre-loved shed items, the Old Garden Shed is a nifty and obscure display owned by Brian in Hastings. (Pic: Supplied)
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Featured in the Budget category, the shed is set amongst a gorgeous garden and filled with workspace and vibrant 70s memorabilia. (Pic: Supplied)
Andy Wells
The Euros may only be a couple of weeks ago but the real contest this year is the battle to be crowned Shed of the Year.
A re-creation of the Millennium Falcon, a restored nuclear bunker and a converted camper van are among the wacky designs shortlisted from the record-breaking 2,825 entries this year.
While most people are happy if they can escape for the odd hour or two among pot plants and rusty old saws, more committed enthusiasts have lovingly put time and patience into creating some of the most eye-catching sheds in the UK - and here are just some hoping to be crowned 2016’s champion.