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A Place to Sit and Relax a While — Woodcraft at Burnby Hall Gardens

A Place to Sit and Relax a While — Woodcraft at Burnby Hall Gardens

Posted on April 28, 2026

There are some places where a bench is simply a bench — somewhere to pause for a moment and move on. And then there are places like Burnby Hall Gardens, wh...
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A Park Bench That Finds Its Place

A Park Bench That Finds Its Place

Posted on April 28, 2026

There’s a moment, just after installation, when a new park bench stops looking new.Not because anything has changed physically — the timber is still fresh,...
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Update: Our York Memorial Benches Reach Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete

Update: Our York Memorial Benches Reach Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete

Posted on April 27, 2026

In our previous post, we shared the story of two York benches on their journey to Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete. You can read that post here.We’re please...
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Our Wooden Planters, A Lasting Presence in Dromore, Northern Ireland

Our Wooden Planters, A Lasting Presence in Dromore, Northern Ireland

Posted on April 24, 2026

Back in 2017, we produced a series of bespoke timber planters for a public realm project in Dromore, Northern Ireland.See that post here.At the time, they ...
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Six Handcrafted Bench Deliveries Ready for the Road

Six Handcrafted Bench Deliveries Ready for the Road

Posted on March 31, 2026

It’s been another busy period in the Woodcraft UK workshop, with six separate deliveries of handcrafted seating prepared and ready to head out to locations...
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From Workshop to World: The Journey of a Woodcraft Bench

From Workshop to World: The Journey of a Woodcraft Bench

Posted on March 29, 2026

At first glance, a bench might seem like a simple thing. Built in a Yorkshire workshop, loaded onto a vehicle, and delivered to its final destination.But f...
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Two York Benches on Their Way to Souda Bay War Cemetery, Crete

Two York Benches on Their Way to Souda Bay War Cemetery, Crete

Posted on March 27, 2026

Picture credit: www.cwgc.orgWe’ve recently completed two York benches for a very special destination — the Souda Bay War Cemetery in Crete.At the time of w...
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Ex-Display Waveform Furniture – Exceptional Savings on Handcrafted Hardwood Pieces

Ex-Display Waveform Furniture – Exceptional Savings on Handcrafted Hardwood Pieces

Posted on March 02, 2026

We currently have three beautiful ex-display pieces available at significantly reduced prices. Each item has been handcrafted in durable hardwood and built...
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The First of Two Curved York Memorial Benches for The Royal Parks London

The First of Two Curved York Memorial Benches for The Royal Parks London

Posted on February 28, 2026

Installed Beneath the Pergola in the Rose Garden, Greenwich ParkWe are proud to share the installation of the first bespoke curved York memorial bench in t...
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Remembering Ann Sayer: The Woman Behind the Bushy Park Bench

Remembering Ann Sayer: The Woman Behind the Bushy Park Bench

Posted on February 26, 2026

Picture of Ann's Bench: Teddington TownWhen we shared the story of the new curved bench destined for Bushy Park back in October 2023, we didn’t explain the...
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Heritage Garden Furniture: Designing with Sensitivity

Heritage Garden Furniture: Designing with Sensitivity

Posted on February 18, 2026

When furniture is introduced into a historic landscape, it must feel right — not just functional. It should sit quietly within its setting, enhance sightli...
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