Top 10 Best Greenhouses in 2026 Reviewed
While the classic 8ft x 6ft greenhouse remains the most popular size for allotments and larger plots, we find that plenty of UK gardeners are looking for something more compact. As modern gardens get smaller, many of our customers are opting for 6x6 and 6x4 greenhouses that fit perfectly into tighter spaces without sacrificing growing potential.
Whether you have a sprawling lawn or a compact patio, our guide to the Top 10 Best Greenhouses in 2026 covers everything from spacious 8ft wide models to clever 4ft wide lean-tos. We have reviewed the best from top British and European brands like Vitavia, Elite, and Swallow, assessing them on durability, value for money, and ease of assembly to help you make the right choice for your garden this year.
10. Vitavia 2x4 Green IDA 900 Lean To Greenhouse
This little lean-to is a firm favourite with Greenhouse Stores customers. It looks smart against any wall and you can grow plenty of tasty tomatoes, peppers or chillies in it, as well as over-winter less hardy plants.
9. Elite High Eave 6x10 Greenhouse
The Elite High Eave Greenhouse is made in Great Britain to a very high standard. It has nice high eaves of 5ft 2" making it great for growing tall climbing plants like tomatoes and super convenient for taller gardeners also.
8. Elite Kensington 6x12 Lean to Greenhouse
Beautiful to look at, a pleasure to use and manufactured to last in Great Britain. Elite Lean to greenhouses are superb and a firm favourite with Greenhouse Stores customers. High configurable and 10 colours to choose from!
7. Palram Canopia Hybrid 6x8 Green Polycarbonate Greenhouse
A great value budget polycarbonate greenhouse from Palram Canopia. The Hybrid has 4mm twin-wall polycarbonate roof with single wall clear polycarbonate sides, a hinged door and a roof vent. They are very easy to assemble and are pretty tough for a poly greenhouse. Remember, if you're in a windy spot, don't buy a poly greenhouse, buy a toughened glass greenhouse.
6. Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse
Hand made in Yorkshire and installed for free in the UK! What's not to like? Made from tough Thermowood, 4mm toughened glass, locking door, automatic roof vents and staging are standard on these greenhouses. You just pay 20% deposit when you order and the balance after we've installed your new greenhouse!
5. Elite Sanctuary 8x10 Greenhouse
Brand New 2026 Model from Elite. This hybrid style greenhouse is designed as a growing and living space. Grow whatever plants you love in this greenhouse and use it as a garden room to sit and relax in your garden amongst the greenery!
4. 8x6 Grey Vitavia Freya 5900 Greenhouse
Vitavia make superb greenhouses. We've been selling them for 14 Years now, and we love them. This Freya model looks stylish, modern and ready to use as a growing space as well as a chill zone to drink coffee, read a book or enjoy a glass of wine!
3. Elite Compact 4x6 Greenhouse
The Elite Compact, does what it says on the tin! It's only 4ft wide so it can fit into a narrow space in a smaller garden or patio. With sizes starting at 4ft x 4ft it's the ultimate small greenhouse.
2. Vitavia 6x4 Green Venus 2500 Greenhouse
The best selling solid Vitavia Venus is a complete no-brainer of a greenhouse purchase. A solid frame, a solid base plinth, roof vent and a smooth sliding door. Just add a few quality Vitavia greenhouse accessories like a louvre, some downpipes or staging and you're good to go!
1. Vitavia 8x6 Venus 5000 Greenhouse
The reigning Title Holder of the Best Greenhouse in 2026 goes to the Vitavia Venus 8ft x 6ft Greenhouse. The most popular size in the best quality value package you can buy. Choose from Silver, Green or a modern Black Frame and we'll even come and install it for you!
Remember to choose the best glazing for your situation:
- Toughened Glass: The best overall choice and ideal for windy spots. Very safe if it breaks as it smashes into little tiny pebbles like a car windscreen. See Toughened Glass Greenhouses
- Horticultural Glass: Basic greenhouse glass in little 2ft x 2ft panes stacked on top of each other. Does the job, and very cheap to replace if broken. Not suitable for gardens with children playing or public spaces.
- Polycarbonate: The safest glazing as it's shatterproof and child safe. However, suffers in windy conditions and open exposed spaces. Needs to be in sheltered position. See Polycarbonate Greenhouses
What base do you need to put your greenhouse on?
Ideally you need a hard and level surface like concrete or paving slabs. Read our guide on how to build a paving slab base. How To Build A Paving Slab Base For A Greenhouse Complete Step-by-step Guide
