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Rooms with a view: The new Oakwrights garden pavilion collection
A new collection of garden pavilions from Oakwrights offers hand-crafted structures designed for those who want to spend more time in their own great outdoors.
Traditionally summer is the best time to enjoy an English country garden, as the bees gently buzz around fragrant roses and the trees provide welcome shade. But increasingly our outdoor spaces are not just for showing off in the summer months; instead they are becoming natural extensions of our house, providing refuge from the rapid pace of daily life all year round.
From improving our mental health to topping up our Vitamin D, being outside in nature is good for us in so many ways, so it makes sense to make the most of the outdoor spaces we have at home. And from summer kitchens to smart home technology, it’s easier than ever to bring the party out of the house and into the garden.
The Chelsea Pavilion by Oakwrights was unveiled at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show, where it was used on the award-winning Neptune stand.
For anyone looking to entertain more outside, a central structure is essential, and with this in mind Oakwrights has recently designed a collection of pavilions which would look perfectly at home in any English country garden.
‘Our gardens are becoming more integral to everyday life,’ explains Zoe Grey, Outbuildings and Extensions Development Manager at Oakwrights. ‘People want spaces that allow them to enjoy being outside more often, whether that’s entertaining friends, sharing family meals, pursuing hobbies or simply finding a place to unwind.’
For over two decades, Oakwrights has been providing homes, extensions and outbuildings to clients all over the country using solid oak timber to craft timeless structures which fit effortlessly into the landscape. And now its expert design team has developed a brilliant new collection of six Pavilions, which were officially launched at Chelsea Flower Show last year to great acclaim.
Open enough to feel part of the landscape, yet solid enough to provide shelter, the pavilions offer a versatile outdoor space, equally suited to long summer lunches, outdoor kitchens, relaxed evenings with friends, morning coffee overlooking the garden or celebrations that continue long after sunset.
Each of the six Pavilions in the collection has been designed to balance architectural elegance with practical outdoor living, and many can be built under permitted development rights. For instance, The Chelsea Pavilion was created to complement a luxury outdoor kitchen, and provides an elegant dining space where cooking, gathering and hosting come naturally.
The Chelsea garden pavilion by Oakwrights was unveiled at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show.
The Rosemoor, on the other hand, is designed to work alongside existing walls and boundaries: its taller roof pitch creates a wonderful sense of openness and light.
The Rosemoor pavilion by Oakwrights.
Alternatively The Sandringham brings a softer architectural feel to a garden. Designed to frame a favourite view or create a striking focal point, it offers a calm and sheltered space to dine and unwind.
The best outdoor structures are ones which bring people together. From long family lunches to relaxed evenings with friends, or quiet mornings spent with a coffee and a view, these are magical moments. And for those seeking to create a garden which is lived-in as well as admired, an Oakwrights pavilion could well be the natural next step.
Find out more at the Oakwrights website.
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