Sheds transformed to look like castles, warships and even a beach hut

The annual competition has already attracted almost 2,000 entries Research found that 12 per cent of owners prefer time in sheds to being with families

By Mario Ledwith

PUBLISHED: 22:30 EST, 18 February 2013 | UPDATED: 08:44 EST, 19 February 2013

For most homeowners, a shed is simply a convenient place for storage.

But for those who take their wooden huts a little more seriously, sheds can be transformed into ocean-crossing warships or stately castles.

Some of Britain's most unusual shed designs have been unveiled as part of a competition, proving that for many people sheds have as much to do with escapism as DIY.

All aboard: Clare Kapma's shed, inspired by her love of Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, is one of the entrants to this year's Shed of the Year competition

Impressive: Dave Hepplewhite, 38, of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, opted for a castle-themed shed to entertain his children

Unusual: Colin Miles, 49, of Ashford, Kent, built a Chinese pagoda-style shack

The annual 'Shed of the Year' competition has already attracted almost 2,000 entries - including 257 pubs and 20 Tardises.

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