Tewkesbury's gardens vary a lot, from small courtyards behind town centre terraces to larger, sometimes sloped plots further out towards the Ham. Whatever the starting point, a new patio is usually the single change that makes the biggest difference. SPR Paving has laid patios across most of these garden types, and here are ten ideas worth considering.
Ideas for Style and Character
Mixed-size sandstone laid in a random pattern gives a cottage-garden feel that suits older properties well, while large-format porcelain slabs in a single size create a cleaner, more contemporary look for modern extensions. A contrasting border of setts or a different coloured stone around the edge of the patio adds definition without much extra cost. Raised beds or low planters framing the paved area soften the hard landscaping, and a pergola or simple gazebo over part of the patio gives shade and a focal point through summer. A fire pit area, set slightly apart from the main seating, is a popular addition for cooler evenings.
Ideas for Making the Most of Your Space
Many gardens near the river and around the Ham have a slope, and rather than fighting it, a multi-level patio with a step or low retaining wall between areas can turn that into a feature. A path linking the patio to a side gate, shed or bin store keeps the rest of the garden usable and tidy. Built-in seating walls can double as low retaining walls on a sloped plot, saving space compared with freestanding furniture. Lighting recessed into paving edges or steps makes a real difference to how much a patio gets used in the evening, and for larger gardens, an outdoor dining or kitchen area extends the patio's use well beyond a few sunny weeks a year.
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