Lancashire friends built £2,000-plus gaming shed; it later won Shed of the Year

A garden shed built by a group of friends in Lancashire for their tabletop gaming sessions has won Britain's 2026 Shed of the Year competition. Known as Otty's Hobby Shed 2.0, the building belongs to Chris Otterburn and serves as a meeting place for friends who share an interest in wargaming. It also contains a memorial to their friend Scott Forrest, who died of cancer before the shed was completed.The shed was named the overall winner of the competition's 20th edition. According to Shedworking, the project was built with help from Chris's friends while Scott was undergoing cancer treatment. Although Scott could not see the finished building, the group included a dedicated space to remember him.The shed was entered into the competition by Chris's friend Dave, rather than Chris himself.