After our recent article about the Shed of the Year in the UK, we couldn’t resist delving deeper into the world of sheds and uncovering some fascinating Guinness World Records related to sheds.
Sheds are often seen as humble and unassuming structures used for storage, but there are some sheds that have managed to capture the world’s attention and earn a spot in the Guinness World Records.
From the largest and tallest sheds to the smallest and most expensive ones, sheds have become the subject of some impressive achievements. In this list, we’ve compiled some of the most notable Guinness World Records related to sheds, showcasing the incredible feats that people have accomplished with these seemingly simple structures.
13 Records Related to Sheds
Largest garden shed – The Men’s Shed in Tongala, Victoria, Australia, with a shed measuring 30.02 m (98 ft 6.4 in) long, 12.77 m (41 ft 11 in) wide and 5.95 m (19 ft 6.3 in) high.
Smallest functional shed – A shed built by John Lee in Dorset, UK, measuring 1.53 m (5 ft) high, 0.90 m (2 ft 11 in) wide, and 1.07 m (3 ft 6 in) deep.
Most people inside a garden shed – B&Q DIY chain in the UK fitting 25 people inside a 3m x 3m (9 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in) garden shed.
Longest-lasting shed – A shed in Georgia, USA, in continuous use since 1755.
Most expensive shed – A shed in the UK sold for £1.2 million ($1.6 million) in 2017, converted into a luxury home.
Heaviest shed – A steel shed erected by Smiths Sectional Buildings in the UK in 2018, weighing 55 tonnes (60.6 US tons).
Largest shed ever built – Built by the Western Power Distribution company in the UK in 2014, measuring 103.15 meters (338 feet 4 inches) in length, 30 meters (98 feet 5 inches) in width, and 26.34 meters (86 feet 5 inches) in height.
Fastest shed – Kevin Nicks’ motorized shed, named “Fastest Shed” reached a speed of 96.8 miles per hour (156 kilometers per hour) in 2013.
Tallest shed – A shed in Somerset, UK, measuring 8.07 m (26 ft 6 in) tall.
Most people painting a shed at the same time – A group of 352 people who painted a shed together in St. Neots, UK, in 2016.
Largest collection of sheds – Kevin Nicks, has a collection of over 80 sheds of various shapes and sizes in his garden in England.
Most expensive shed ever built for the Chelsea Flower Show – A shed designed by architect Chris Dyson for the 2007 Chelsea Flower Show in London, costing £100,000 (around $130,000 USD) to build.
Longest shed marathon – Andy Maxwell spent 48 hours inside a shed in 2015 as part of a charity fundraiser.
If you’re a shed enthusiast, this list of Guinness World Records related to sheds may have inspired you to think bigger and push the boundaries of what’s possible with your own shed.
Whether it’s by building the smallest or largest shed in your neighborhood, or by coming up with a creative way to use your shed that has never been done before, there is always an opportunity to leave your mark and make a name for yourself in the world of sheds.
Who knows, with a little ingenuity and some determination, you may even find yourself listed in the Guinness World Records one day. So, don’t be afraid to dream big and start working on your own shed masterpiece today.
