First Tunnels

First Tunnels sells domestic, commercial, mini, school and livestock polytunnels, with a choice of sizes and options.

Quick overview

The range also includes covers, fruit cages, garden accessories and replacement parts, alongside construction and tube design services.

Domestic polytunnels are listed in widths from 6ft to 14ft, with a choice of lengths.
Commercial polytunnels are available in widths from 16ft to 30ft.
Options vary by model and include doors, ventilation, foundations, crop bars and staging supports.
Accessories include raised beds, irrigation systems, cleaning products and fruit cage spares.
Website tools and resources include a configurator, cover calculator, virtual tour, construction videos and monthly crop guides.

Introduction

First Tunnels sells polytunnels for domestic and commercial use, along with mini, school and livestock polytunnels. It also offers a polytunnel construction service.

The range includes covers, fruit cages, replacement parts and gardening accessories. Shoppers can also find construction guidance and growing guides.

What First Tunnels offers

Polytunnels are available in a choice of widths and lengths, with options that vary by model. A basic kit includes frame components, a cover and hinged doors at both ends.

Additional options include foundations, cover fixings, ventilation, doors, crop bars and staging supports. First Tunnels also offers a replacement tube design service.

Product and service categories

Domestic polytunnels

Domestic polytunnels include widths from 6ft to 14ft, with a choice of lengths. The range includes growing tunnels for gardens and allotments. Depending on the model, options include base rails, sliding doors, crop bars and staging.

Commercial polytunnels

Commercial polytunnels are available in widths from 16ft to 30ft. They form a separate range from the domestic tunnels. First Tunnels also lists mini polytunnels.

School and livestock polytunnels

First Tunnels offers school polytunnels as well as livestock polytunnels. Its school examples include tunnels on grass, soil, paved areas and other hard surfaces, with grow bags or raised beds used in some settings. The livestock range includes polytunnels adapted as sheep shelters.

Covers and netting

Cover options include growing covers, shade covers and net covers. The selection also includes netting and adhesive tapes. A cover calculator is available for working out the sheet size.

Fruit cages and garden accessories

The fruit cage range includes complete cages and spare parts. Other garden products include raised beds, ground covers and polytunnel heaters.

Parts, watering and staging

First Tunnels sells polytunnel parts and spares for caterpillar polytunnels. Accessories include irrigation systems and spares, cleaning products, staging and benching. Crop bars and support braces are among the frame options.

Construction and tube design

The merchant offers a polytunnel construction service. Its tube design service lets shoppers specify dimensions and end fittings for replacement foundation tubes, crop bars or ridge tubes. A construction helpline is available for support during a build.

Browse the full range on the First Tunnels website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

Covers include products from Sotrafa.

Using the website

The website has a keyword search and a sign-in option. A polytunnel configurator lets shoppers select a length and available options, with guidance buttons explaining choices.

A virtual tour shows polytunnels in different sizes. The gallery includes examples of raised beds, staging, growing layouts, commercial tunnels and school projects, and has a photo submission form.

Guidance includes construction videos, a polytunnel buyer’s guide and monthly crop guides covering planting, harvesting and maintenance. The site also has a contact form with a file upload option.

Notable features

First Tunnels offers advice on polytunnel specifications. Shoppers can contact the merchant with measurements if a listed size does not match their available space, or discuss plans for a school or community garden.

Printed construction guides are supplied with polytunnels, and step-by-step videos are available. The construction helpline offers support during a build, including at weekends.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a basic polytunnel kit?

The basic kit includes hoops, a central ridge, storm braces, corner stabilisers, a cover and adhesive tape. It also has a standard hinged door at each end.

Are other door options available?

Sliding doors are available as an option. Wider and double doors are also offered where available, with choices depending on the model.

What cover options are offered?

The standard kit has a growing cover. Alternative options include a shade cover and a net cover.

Can I add ventilation?

Side ventilation can be added to one or both sides. An adjustable screen is offered with compatible systems.

What do the staging supports include?

The staging option includes legs and brackets. The worktop is not included.

Can I specify replacement tube dimensions?

Yes. The tube design service accepts dimensions and end fittings for replacement foundation tubes, crop bars and ridge tubes.

Is there guidance for building a polytunnel?

First Tunnels supplies printed construction guides with its polytunnels and offers step-by-step videos. It also provides a construction helpline.

Key takeaways

Domestic, commercial, mini, school and livestock polytunnels are listed.
Available options include covers, doors, ventilation, foundations and crop bars.
The range also includes fruit cages, raised beds, irrigation and replacement parts.
A construction service and a replacement tube design service are offered.
Online resources include a configurator, cover calculator, virtual tour and growing guides.

Summary

First Tunnels sells polytunnels in a range of sizes alongside covers, parts and garden accessories. Its construction service, configuration choices and guides give shoppers several ways to explore the range and plan a polytunnel.