Helena Water Butt – Antique Terracotta Style Rainwater Barrel

Evoking the timeless beauty of ancient Greece, the Helena is a genuinely striking garden statement piece. Its antique terracotta styling — aged, characterful, and deeply authentic — brings warmth and history to any outdoor space. A hugely popular choice with customers, the Helena is the water butt that guests will ask about.

Key Features

• Antique terracotta finish inspired by ancient Greek urns — rich, warm tones that add instant character and a sense of history to any garden
• Unique double-sided design — one face more heavily distressed than the other, giving you two distinct looks in a single piece; position it to suit your preference
• A hugely popular customer favourite — a consistently sought-after statement piece for gardens of all styles
• Removable child-proof lid — safe for family gardens, easy to remove for cleaning or top-filling
• 3 x ¾" BSP brass connection points — versatile installation options:
  • 2 × tap points for watering can (approx. 30cm from ground) — one on each face, so either side is functional regardless of orientation
  • 1 × interconnection or drain-down point near the base
• Dual tap points — one on each face — a unique feature that means whichever side faces outward, a tap is always accessible
• Brass tap (¾") included — supplied as standard for immediate use
• Wall fixing bracket and screws included — for secure, stable positioning against a wall or fence
• Compatible with Filter Collector Universal — recommended for clean, filtered rainwater collection
• UV-resistant recyclable PE plastic — retains its rich terracotta colour and distressed texture without fading or degrading over many years outdoors
• Suits Mediterranean, cottage, formal, and contemporary garden styles

Technical Specifications

• Height: 120cm
• Max diameter: 78cm
• Base diameter: 46cm
• Connection points: 3 × ¾" BSP brass threads — 2 × tap points (approx. 30cm from ground, one each face), 1 × interconnection/drain-down point near base
• Recommended filter: Filter Collector Universal
• Supplied accessories: Brass tap (¾"); wall fixing bracket and screws; removable child-proof lid
• Material: UV-resistant, recyclable polyethylene (PE)

A True Garden Statement

Whether positioned as a solo centrepiece or paired with complementary Mediterranean planting, the Helena commands attention in any garden. Its double-sided distressed finish means there is no “wrong” way to display it — simply choose the face that suits your space and let it do the talking.