When Does an Old Wooden Bench Really Need Replacing?

Posted on September 10, 2026

Twenty or thirty years is a long time to spend outdoors.Rain, frost, summer sun and countless changes in temperature inevitably leave their mark on wooden ...

Still Sitting Strong: Decades of Woodcraft Benches at Chanterlands

Posted on August 24, 2026

There is something rather special about seeing a wooden bench when it is brand new. Freshly finished timber, crisp engraving and not a mark on it.But there...

Another York Memorial Bench Joins the East Park Landscape

Posted on August 23, 2026

East Park in Hull has become a familiar destination for the Woodcraft team over the years, with many of our handcrafted memorial benches now providing plac...

From York to Scarborough – Why Our Benches Have Yorkshire Names

Posted on August 20, 2026

Take a look through the Woodcraft range and you might notice something familiar about many of the names.There’s the York, Beverley, Scarborough, Knaresboro...

Another Woodcraft Bench Finds its Home at Hedon Road Cemetery

Posted on July 14, 2026

The latest addition to Hedon Road Cemetery in Hull is this beautifully crafted 6ft York bench, finished in a rich protective teak oil that enhances the nat...

The Johnny Morrison Memorial Bench

Posted on May 29, 2026

Some memorial benches are placed in parks.Some are positioned beside lakes, beneath trees, or overlooking landscapes that held special meaning to a loved o...

Benches Built for a Place of Remembrance in Crete

Posted on May 27, 2026

Picture credit: www.cwgc.orgA few weeks ago we shared the story of two York benches beginning their journey from East Yorkshire to the Commonwealth War Gra...

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...

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...

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...

What Makes a Wooden Bench Last 25+ Years Outdoors?

Posted on January 14, 2026

When choosing an outdoor bench, most people assume the difference between one that lasts five years and one that lasts decades comes down to luck or mainte...