A garden arch can transform your garden. We help you find the best garden arch for your garden.

By Veronica Peerless

Published: Monday, 30 January 2023 at 12:00 am


A garden arch is a simple addition that can transform your garden, at very little expense. You can use it to add instant height and break up the space, to mark the entrance to your garden (or a separate part of the garden, such as the veg patch), to frame a view or a focal point such as a bench or to highlight a path. An arch brings additional charm over a gate or a doorway. You can also use arches in the vegetable garden to grow climbing vegetables over, saving space on the ground – courgettes and pumpkins can be encouraged to climb.

Garden arches are available in a variety of styles and materials; choose one that fits the overall look of your garden. Natural materials work best in more rustic, traditional or cottage garden-style spaces, while metal, steel or Corten work best in a more contemporary setting.

You can of course leave your arch bare, but for the most beautiful effect, plant it with beautiful climbers such as climbing roses, clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle (Lonicera), Trachelospermum jasminoides and sweet peas or edibles such as cordon apples and pears, climbing beans, courgettes, and pumpkins and squash.

The best garden arches in 2023

Tom Chambers Classic Garden Arch

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This garden arch from Tom Chambers has a simple design and a gently curved top. It would look good in almost any garden, whether it has a traditional or more contemporary look. The arch is made from square section steel and is powder coated to protect it against poor weather. Easy to assemble, it comes in six sections and has a minimal number of joints to make it more sturdy. Once assembled, it can be simply pushed into the ground. Leave it bare, or allow a beautiful climbing plant to scramble up either side.

Measurements: 110cm wide x 40cm deep x 228cm high