Corten Steel Moongate | 2.2m Garden Arch | Handmade in Britain

The Edensteel Corten Steel Moongate — British-Made Garden Architecture That Lasts a Lifetime

A moongate isn't a garden accessory. It's a statement. A freestanding circular arch that reframes your entire outdoor space — directing the eye, defining a boundary, and creating a focal point that nothing else in a garden can replicate.

The Edensteel Corten Steel Moongate is handmade in Britain from commercial-grade weathering steel, supplied fully assembled, and built to stand permanently outdoors without painting, sealing, or maintenance. This is not imported flatpack steelwork. Every piece leaves our UK workshop ready to place and leave.

Specification

• Diameter: 2.2 metres (standard size) — bespoke dimensions available on request
• Material: Commercial-grade Corten (weathering) steel
• Construction: Fully welded, no visible joints or bolts
• Finish: Raw Corten — develops a rich, amber-rust protective patina naturally over time
• Supplied: Fully assembled, ready to position
• Delivery: Free UK kerbside delivery included
• Lead time: Made to order — approximately 4 weeks
• Warranty: 8-year structural warranty

What Does a Moongate Do in a Garden?

A circular garden arch works in ways that traditional rectangular arches and pergolas cannot. The perfect circle draws the eye immediately and holds it — creating a natural frame for whatever lies beyond. In practice, a moongate will:

• Lead the eye down a pathway or through a planting scheme
• Create a sense of arrival between two distinct garden spaces
• Frame a view, a specimen plant, or a garden focal point
• Add height and architecture to flat or open gardens
• Provide a permanent backdrop for photography and events
• Work as a standalone sculpture when positioned against a wall or hedge At 2.2 metres in diameter, it is large enough to walk through comfortably and substantial enough to anchor a garden of any scale — from a compact courtyard to a large estate garden.

Why Corten Steel?

Corten (also known as weathering steel) is the material of choice for architects, landscape designers, and serious gardeners because it is the only steel that actively improves outdoors. As it is exposed to rain and air, the surface forms a stable, self-sealing rust-coloured patina that protects the steel beneath — stopping corrosion at the surface layer rather than letting it penetrate. What this means in practice:

• No painting or sealing — ever
• No flaking, crumbling, or structural decay
• A finish that deepens and enriches with every passing season
• Structural integrity for decades in the British climate The patina typically settles into its characteristic amber-brown tone within 12–18 months of outdoor exposure, after which the appearance stabilises. It looks better at five years than it does on day one.

Handmade in Britain — 25 Years of Steel Manufacturing

Every Edensteel moongate is fabricated by hand at our UK workshop by craftspeople with over 25 years of steel manufacturing experience. We use commercial-grade Corten throughout — the same specification used in architectural and civil engineering projects — not the lighter gauge material common in imported garden products. Fully welded construction means no visible joints, no bolts to loosen over time, and no weak points. What you receive is a single, solid piece of precision steelwork. This is backed by our industry-leading 8-year structural warranty — because we build products we are confident in.

For Homeowners, Gardeners, Designers & Landscapers

Whether you are a homeowner creating a garden you're genuinely proud of, a landscape designer specifying a centrepiece for a client project, or a commercial property looking for a durable architectural feature — the Edensteel Corten Steel Moongate delivers scale, presence, and longevity.

We work regularly with garden designers, landscape contractors, boutique hotels, and estate managers. Our 4-week made-to-order lead time is consistent and reliable, making it straightforward to schedule into any project timeline.

Need a different size? Our bespoke service can produce moongates to any diameter. Get in touch to discuss sizes, lead times, and pricing.

Edensteel — 25 years of British steel manufacturing.
Every moongate is handcrafted in England, delivered fully assembled, and built to be the most-admired thing in your garden.