Pond Building - The Pond Design Specialists

We have visited hundreds of clients who want ponds installed in their garden. Some want to spend their Saturdays relaxing in the sun with a glass of wine; others want to spend a few hours wildlife hunting with their children; while a few want a social space to enjoy with friends and family. (Sounds lovely, doesn’t it?)

We get great satisfaction from creating something beautiful from nothing. To be able to bring your dream pond to life is even better. Nothing beats that feeling knowing that a customer’s dream of the "perfect" pond has turned into a reality.

Pond building is a specialist area, and we want to create something that is visually stunning, architecturally pleasing and artistically appealing.

Digging the hole and installing the edging is the easy part and the "dig-a-hole-stick-a-liner-in" is a million miles from our approach. There’s so much more to creating a beautiful, low-maintenance pond than that and the passion of our team on-site brings our specialism, professionalism and creativity to your dream pond design.

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Koi Ponds

Koi fish is a hugely popular addition to any pond, across the world. We love building koi ponds, and we are a specialist at it! We can cater for any build or design; please give us a call to book an appointment with Michael Wheat himself to discuss you koi pond needs.

What are Koi Fish?

  Despite contrary belief, koi originally have a Chinese origin. Koi is a food source before the Japanese bred them for their aesthetic appeal from the mid-1800s.

  Koi varieties are distinguished by colouration, patterning, and scale variation.

  In Japan, the most popular variety of koi is the Kohaku, a red and white koi. In the United States, the most popular variants are the Kohaku, the Taisho Sanke, and the Showa Sanke. (The Taisho Sanka and the Showa Sanka are both red, white, and black.)

Wildlife Ponds

Any pond is a beautiful addition to any garden, but with a little thought and consideration about the design and construction, your beautiful pond can become a haven for different wildlife and animal life.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, in the last century, 70% of the UK countryside has lost its ponds – which means that the use of a wildlife pond to encourage and nurture wildlife is more important now than ever.

Animal Life and Wildlife Ponds

A pond (and water) is essential to wildlife, and many creatures will make use of your pond:

Frogs, toads and newts will even use small bodies of water to breed
Caddisflies, damselflies, dragonflies, mayflies, pond skaters, snails and water beetles breed in water
Large ponds will support waterfowl, including mallard ducks, moorhens and coots
Birds (e.g. swallows and house martins) will pick off insects from above the water surface; they will also use muddy areas for nest building
The grey heron can be a regular visitor to even a small pond, feeding on wildlife like fish Even grass snakes may be seen hunting in garden ponds.

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Customer Feedback

Our Team is never too busy to talk if you require further information on our Open days or would like to talk about your swimming pond project

Call us on 0116 240 3735.

Private Swimming Pond

Open Days 2026

Award Winning SwimPond
as seen at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Award Winning SwimPond by
Michael Wheat Group
as seen at BBC Gardeners’ World Live June 2022

Tell us a little about your project so we can guide you to the most suitable open day

We’ll review your details and be in touch shortly to discuss the next step.

What to expect on the day

This is an opportunity to step inside a private garden and experience a natural water swimming pond first-hand.

Not a showroom. Not a display.

A real project. In a real setting.

You’ll be able to walk around it, understand how it works, ask questions, and get a clear sense of whether this is something you would want for your own home.

You arrive at a private residence
You are welcomed and shown around the garden
You experience the pond at your own pace
You speak with our team if and when you want to

There is no presentation. No pressure.

Some people stay for 30 minutes. Others much longer.

It depends how close you are to making a decision.

Why people attend

Most people who come to an open day are at a similar stage.

They’ve seen enough to be interested.
But not enough to be certain.

They want to understand:

What does the water actually look like in real life?
How does it sit within a garden?
Would we really use it?
Is this right for our home?

This is the moment where those questions get answered properly.

Who is this for

These open days are designed for homeowners who are seriously considering a swimming pond project.

Typically, that means:

You are planning a meaningful investment into your outdoor space
You are looking for something long-term, not temporary
You value design, quality, and how things feel
You are actively exploring your options, not just browsing ideas

Our projects typically start from £100,000, with many clients investing around £180,000 depending on the design, size, and setting.

If that feels aligned, you will feel comfortable at one of our open days.

A small note before registering

Because these events take place in private gardens, we keep numbers limited and carefully manage who attends.

Not everyone who registers will be invited.

We will first have a short conversation to understand your project and ensure the open day is the right fit for you.

If it is, we will confirm your place and send full details.

What happens next

Register your interest below

We’ll arrange a short call to understand what you’re looking for

If it feels like the right fit, we’ll invite you to attend and send full event details