Summerhouse of the Season

What is Summerhouse of the Season? 

We believe a garden building should be a natural part of daily life. Our customers prove every day that they can be true extensions of the home, serving as retreats, studios, or simply the most loved corner of the garden.

To celebrate this, we created Crane Summerhouse of the Season. It’s a chance for Crane customers to share their unique space with our wider community, inspiring fellow garden lovers and celebrating the many ways these buildings are enjoyed. The winner will receive a bespoke “Crane Summerhouse of the Season – Winner 2026” plaque, a symbol of craftsmanship, creativity, and prestige that can be proudly displayed on or inside their building. 

Competition Details

How to enter

Send us one main photo of your Crane summerhouse to marketing@cranegardenbuildings.co.uk, along with your full name and Instagram handle (if you have one). You may also include up to two additional photos if you’d like to show us the interior, seasonal styling or how you use the space.

When to enter

Entries open: 8am Monday 13th April 2026.

Entries close: 4pm Monday 27th April 2026.

The winner will be announced within 14 days of the closing date.

National Trust Family Passes

We are sending out a National Trust Family Pass to the first 50 qualifying entries. These must be genuine entries to the competition, featuring a Crane summerhouse, and adhere to the terms and conditions laid out below.

Entrants who wish to claim their pass must confirm their delivery address in their submission email. Passes will be posted out within 14 days of the entry being received.

Please see the terms and conditions below for National Trust Family Passes.

How we choose the winner

Our marketing team will select the winner based on:

• Visual appeal – how your summerhouse looks in your garden
• Seasonal feel – take advantage of those Spring blooms!
• Storytelling – how the space is used and enjoyed
• Photo quality – clear and well-lit

The prize

• A bespoke “Crane Summerhouse of the Season – Winner 2026” plaque, which we’ll present and photograph.  
• Your photos featured across Crane’s website, social media, PR stories, and more.

What happens if you win

By accepting the prize, you agree to take part in publicity:

• A visit from Crane (where feasible) to photograph/film your building, the plaque, and a short interview or quote.
• If you live too far from our head office or show sites for us to visit, we may instead ask you to provide your own photographs and a short written quote.
• Your summerhouse and story may be featured on our website, social media, PR activity, and showroom displays.

Full terms and conditions are available at the bottom of this page.

Our Top Photography Tips 

We’ve included these tips to help you get the best photos that will stand out to our internal panel of judges. Remember, your main photo is the one we’ll judge your entry on, so make it count. You can also add up to two extra photos if you’d like to show the interior, seasonal details or how you use your summerhouse.

1. Visual appeal – make your summerhouse the star

Choose one clear shot of your summerhouse as your main entry. Tidy the area around it and frame the whole building clearly in the shot. Try experimenting with angles, sometimes a side-on view reveals more of your summerhouse’s character than a straight-on photo. 

2. Seasonal relevance – show off any Spring blooms!

Take advantage of sunny days, light colours and seasonal touches like spring decor or social gatherings. Late afternoon golden hour light can capture a beautiful springtime feel.

3. Storytelling potential – show how you use it

Let your story shine through. If you’d like, you can include up to two extra photos to show different perspectives. For example, an interior shot, some seasonal styling, or (if you’re happy to be featured) a photo of you using the space. Please make sure anyone pictured has given their consent, and parental permission is required if children are included. 

4. Overall quality – keep it clear and bright 

Good lighting makes all the difference, so use natural daylight where possible and avoid harsh shadows or very dark conditions. Hold your camera steady or rest it on something solid to prevent blur, and take a mix of wider and closer shots so you have options to choose from.  

Terms and Conditions

Entry into our competition will be deemed as acceptance of the following terms and conditions: 

1. Eligibility 

• Competition entrants must be residents of the UK and over 18 years old. 
• Anyone who has previously purchased a Crane Garden Building may enter the competition. 
• To enter, send a photo featuring your garden building purchased from us directly to marketing@cranegardenbuildings.co.uk, including your full name and your Instagram handle (if you have one). In some instances, we may ask for your order number as confirmation of the purchase before being entered into the competition. 
• Each entrant must submit one main photo of their Crane building. Entrants may optionally include up to two additional photos (e.g., interior, seasonal styling, lifestyle use), but judging will focus on the main photo submitted.  
• Entry is limited to one set of photos per order per competition. 

2. Competition Format & Timing

• The competition will open for entries from 8am Monday 13th April – 4pm Monday 27th April 2026.
• Submitted entries may be selected and featured by Crane Garden Buildings on our social media channels to promote the competition.
• From all valid entries, a winner will be chosen by Crane Garden Buildings.
• The winner will be announced within 14 days of the competition closing.

3. Judging Criteria 

• The winner will be selected by the Crane Garden Buildings marketing team, based on the following criteria:
  • Visual appeal of the building in its setting
  • Seasonal relevance (how the building reflects the current season)
  • Storytelling potential (ability to feature in Crane marketing and PR activity)
  • Overall quality of the submitted photograph(s)
• In the event of a tie or close decision, the final outcome will be determined by the Head of Marketing at Crane Garden Buildings.

4. Notification of Winners 

• The winner will be notified via email within 14 days of the competition closing date. 
• Winners must be available for photography and publicity activities shortly after notification. 
• If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, Crane Garden Buildings reserves the right to withdraw the prize and pick a replacement winner. 

5. The Prize 

• The prize is the official “Crane Summerhouse of the Season” plaque, which will be presented to the winner. 
• The prize is not exchangeable for cash or any other substitute. 
• Acceptance of the prize includes participation in associated publicity activities (see Section 6). 

6. Photography, Publicity & Permissions

• By entering the competition, entrants agree that if selected as a winner: 
  • Crane Garden Buildings (and appointed photographer/videographer) may visit the winner’s property at a mutually agreed time to photograph and/or film the Crane building. 
  • The winner will allow photography/video of the winning building, the prize plaque being displayed, and, where consent is given, the winner and consenting household members. 
  • The winner will provide a short written or recorded quote/interview about their Crane building and their win. 
  • If the winner is located too far from our head office or show centres for a visit to be reasonably arranged, Crane Garden Buildings may instead request that the winner provides their own photographs of the building and plaque, along with a short written quote or interview. 
• Entrants grant Crane Garden Buildings a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use submitted entry photos, quotes, and any photographs, video, or interviews captured during prize activities, across (but not limited to): 
  • Website and blog content 
  • Social media platforms 
  • Email campaigns 
  • Press and PR material (including sharing with journalists/media outlets) 
  • Showroom displays 
  • Paid advertising campaigns 
• Entrants acknowledge that submitted content and prize publicity may appear in external media. 
• If submitted photos feature people, entrants confirm that they have obtained permission from all individuals shown for Crane Garden Buildings to use their image in marketing and publicity materials. For any individuals under 18, parental or guardian consent must be obtained.  
• Entrants are responsible for ensuring that no photo they submit contains individuals who have not consented to its use. Crane Garden Buildings reserves the right to reject or edit any photo that includes identifiable individuals without clear consent or contains sensitive personal information. 

7. General Conditions 

• Crane Garden Buildings accepts no responsibility for entries not received for whatever reason. 
• Crane Garden Buildings reserves the right to amend the rules of this competition without notice. If we do amend the rules, we will publish the amended competition rules here in the terms and conditions. 
• All competitions are not endorsed, sponsored, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform. You are providing your information to Crane Garden Buildings and not to any other party. 
• Crane Garden Buildings’ decisions regarding the competition will be final. 

8. Separate Competitions

• The Crane Summerhouse of the Season competition is a standalone promotion and is separate from the Crane quarterly photo competition.
• Entrants may enter both competitions provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each. 
• Winning one competition does not disqualify you from entering the other, unless otherwise stated in the terms and conditions of that specific competition. 
• Prizes for each competition are different and are not interchangeable.

9. National Trust Family Passes

• A limited number of National Trust family passes are available to the first 50 qualifying entries, while stocks last.
• Each pass admits two adults and up to three children to participating National Trust properties and is valid until 31 December 2026.
• These passes have been provided to Crane Garden Buildings and are offered as a promotional incentive only. This competition is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the National Trust.
• Crane Garden Buildings accepts no responsibility for the use, availability, or redemption of the passes, including but not limited to any restrictions, exclusions, changes, or issues arising from their use. All passes are subject to the National Trust’s own terms and conditions:
  • A full list of properties excluded from the Admissions Pass can be found on the National Trust website.
  • Parking is not included where charges apply.
  • The card must be surrendered upon admission and is not transferable against the cost of membership.
  • Photocopies will not be accepted.
  • The card cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • Valide at participating properties only during the published opening times. Please check individual opening times before you visit.
  • Not valid at National Trust events where a separate charge is made.
  • Not valid on Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
  • Valid to 31 December 2026.
• No cash alternative is available, and passes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.