Making It Personal – When a Bench Becomes Your Bench

Posted on August 12, 2026

There is a point during the making of some Woodcraft benches when they stop being simply a York, Beverley, Scarborough or Lutyens and become something comp...

A New Bespoke Pergola Begins...

Posted on July 01, 2026

Every bespoke project starts with a blank workshop floor, careful measurements and a great deal of craftsmanship.This week the team has begun work on a com...

Mastering the Art of Mortise and Tenon Joints in Woodworking

Posted on April 08, 2024

Today, let's dive into the timeless art of creating a classic and sturdy joint in woodworking - the mortise and tenon joint. Whether you're a seasoned wo...

Best climbing plants for gazebos and pergolas in the UK

Posted on March 23, 2023

Spring is here and it's the best time of year for planting your spring and summer flowers. While the weather is still changeable, at last we can emerge and...

Engraving and inscription ideas to personalise your outdoor furniture

Posted on February 27, 2023

A memorial bench is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. A personalised commemorative inscription offers a lasting reminder and celebrates the life and...

How do I protect my garden furniture from the weather?

Posted on October 11, 2022

With the onset of Autumn and Winter soon approaching the number one question we get asked by our customers is how to protect their garden bench or patio ta...

Making a bespoke triangular garden table.

Posted on August 14, 2020

A private customer in London approached us with this interesting project. Due to constraints in the dimensions of their garden we were asked to produce a v...

A cabin build by Woodcraft UK. Part 2 of 2

Posted on March 24, 2020

Following on from our previous post: A cabin build by Woodcraft UK. - Part 1, we have completed and installed this project. We had a commission from a new ...

An Integral Process of Constructing a Memorial Bench: 3D Visualisation.

Posted on January 31, 2020

When we tackle a new design for a memorial bench or a bespoke designer garden bench, the first implements we reach for are good old pencil and paper, but f...

Preserving your garden bench during Autumn and Winter

Posted on November 22, 2019

During autumn and winter months, your wooden garden furniture and patio furniture can take a beating from the elements. Damp conditions during autumn can s...

VIDEO - Our CNC machine engraving wooden furniture

Posted on April 22, 2019

Here's a quick video of our CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine in action engraving a panel from a piece of wooden garden furniture. This really is a ...