7 Best Cascading Water Features [Buyer Guide] 

This GardenKraft 12260 1 Tier Cascading Barrel Fountain is a barrel-shaped feature built around an upstanding light post in the centre of the centrepiece. Curving upwards out of the barrel are four lotus leaves for the water to gently flow over. The top leaf has a whimsical coy fish in the centre and a beautifully perched butterfly on the edge of the lotus leaf.

This wood effect barrel part of the water fountain is built from ultra-durable plastic and the standing lamp post in the centre is made from iron. This ensures it is weatherproof against even the harshest of seasons meaning that you can enjoy the soothing sounds of flowing water in all its beauty all year round. 

The LED lights are solar powered so they will not add to the burden of your energy bill. The lights absorb the sun during the day and then flicks on automatically in the evening when it sets. The fountain does require being plugged in to work the pump, so the feature comes with a 2.5 metre cable, offering some flexibility on where it can be set up. 

This Geezy 5 Tier Cascading Water Feature with LED Lights water feature is small in stature so it can be used in large gardens, small gardens, or even in little flower beds. At first glance the trunk appears to be made of wood, but it is actually made of a lightweight polyresin material. It’s lightweight, portable and self-contained meaning you can easily pick this up and move it anywhere you want.

The water cascades down from the smallest opening on the top of the feature down to the open space at the foot of the trunk. The 5 tiered trunk fountain is a sleek and subtle design that would compliment any garden with a residing pond nearby. The addition of LED lights nestled within the structure also means that the water feature can be enjoyed after the sun sets.

The polyresin that makes up the structure of the fountain is weather-resistant against all the elements. You won’t expect to see any signs of the material fading when faced with direct exposure to the sun and it will not endure damage in the colder temperatures during the winter months.

You may wish to consider installing bird netting over your plants after you build Five Fall Boulder Water Feature. Birds, butterflies and other creatures will be attracted to the cool running water that flows from it, providing an .

The large, natural-looking, four tiered rock structure creates an eye-catching focal point for your garden. It is made of tough polyresin meaning it is fully weatherproof, withstanding the gruelling exposure to the sun in the summer and the bitter cold frost in the winter, without it being compromised or incurring any damage.

Despite its large stature, at 10.4 kg the self-contained water feature is light enough that one person can easily carry it from one place to another. The 10 metre cable also gives more freedom in where the fountain can be set up. The built in LED’s light up the structure when night falls allowing the water feature to blossom as the true centrepiece of any garden.

The beautifully rustic-looking Kyoto Three Bowl Cascade Garden Patio Water Feature is one of our favourite self-contained pieces that wouldn’t look out of place at a temple. The three bowl structure is made from durable resin-stone and lights up with the subtle addition of white LED lights that are built into the bowls themselves.

The feature is both child and pet safe, running on a low voltage system that has far lower running costs than some of the similarly-styled models that are available. Everything you need comes within the pack, both the pump and the connecting cable. The cable itself is a generous 10 metres, giving you a little more flexibility in where you choose to set it up.

The structure itself would look best nestled in a flowerbed of devils ivy near a pond, due to the darker shade of resin-stone that the structure is built with.

The unique Outsunny Cascading Wooden Water Feature is a two barrel system, pumping water from the bottom barrel up through the structure and out through the spout to create a waterfall effect. It repeats the process, filling up the top barrel and overflowing into the bottom whilst emitting a soothing, tranquil sound. The pump works at a rate of 3600 a minute and a clever switch helps regulate the volume of water.

The two tiered wooden barrels are built out of durable fir wood and steel, ensuring that they are both weatherproof and season-proof. It is designed to be used outdoors and would look best on a patio, surrounded by plants.

The water pump can also be switched out for a solar water pump alternative, should you wish to negate the need for a mains connection.

The handmade Aphrodite Ceramic Solar Cascade Patio Garden Water Feature is one of our favourite solar powered models. The moss-green aphrodite hibernates the feature in amongst a busy a flowerbed, leaving just the soothing sound of water trickling down. The feature has a series of 4 glazed, ceramic bowls that are filled by the ceramic pitcher of water that sits on top of them.

The solar powered feature comes complete with a set of white LED lights that can be placed at the foot of the fountain and bring the feature to life at night. The solar panels charge the battery during the day, though it does also come with a 5m cable should you wish to enjoy it outside of sunnier seasons. The ceramic pieces are built to withstand all seasons, both extreme sun and extreme winter. As the fountain is solar powered, the sun won’t bleach the ceramic glaze and the frost of the coldest winter won’t crack the tiles, giving you more freedom to leave it out in the elements.

Take a seat on your garden storage bench and bask in the tranquil sound of soothing water cascading down the handcrafted ceramic jugs that make up this beautiful water feature. You may even need a bird net to stop the wildlife congregating at the base.

The Kendal Three Tier Cascade Water Feature is a classic, three tiered bowl feature that cascades from top to bottom. The natural stone-look feature is actually made up of the robust polyresin which is weatherproof, ensuring protection against the UV rays of the sun and the coldest frost of winter. At 16 kg and 85 cm tall, the feature guarantees sturdiness and stability – even in the windiest of conditions.

The subtle integration of the LED lights illuminate the water as it flows across the four tiers of the Kendal cascade, allowing you to enjoy the feature on a warm summers night if you wish.

We’re a huge fan of self-contained units and the Kendal model here is no different, you won’t need to provide an additional reservoir of water. You may have to refill the unit with water from time to time if it sits outside in the sunlight for days on end. The natural look and feel of the Kendal model makes it one of our favourite choices and would be a tranquil addition to any home.