Blackthorn Benches
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Picnic Benches

Picnic Benches - Solid Timber, Made to Order

Our picnic benches are handmade to order in Essex from C24 construction-grade timber, built to whatever size and finish you need. Whether it's a single bench for the garden or a batch for a beer garden, each one is made by hand in our Chelmsford workshop to last for years outdoors.

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Our Range

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RangeBest forPage
By size — 4, 6 & 8 seaterMatching your spaceView range
Wooden picnic benchesClassic solid-timberView range
Garden picnic benchesHomes & gardensView range
A-frame picnic benchesThe traditional designView range
Kids' picnic benchesChildren & familiesView range
Pub & trade benchesHospitality & businessView range
Built to Order

Every bench, built to order

We don't hold a warehouse of identical flat-pack benches. Each one is made for the customer who ordered it, which means you choose the size, the seat count, and the finish.

If your space is an awkward length or you need a run of matching benches for a venue, that's exactly what built-to-order is for. New to buying one? Start with our complete buyer's guide.

Quality

Why solid timber, made by hand

A picnic bench lives outdoors through every season, so how it's made matters more than anything. Ours use substantial, well-finished C24 construction-grade timber and proper joints - the things that decide whether a bench lasts five years or twenty-five.

Cheaper benches cut corners on wood thickness and fixings; ours don't. Learn what to look for in a quality bench and how long a good bench lasts.

Size Guide

What size do you need?

SizeSeatsApprox. lengthTypical use
4-seater4~1.2 mSmall gardens, patios
6-seater6~1.8 mFamily gardens, smaller pub plots
8-seater8~2.4 mLarge gardens, venues

Need something outside these? We build to your measurements. See what size picnic bench you need.

Why Blackthorn

Why buy from us

Handmade to order

Every bench is built from scratch after you order it. No stock, no flat-pack, no corners cut. Your bench is made for you.

C24 construction-grade timber

The same timber used to build houses. Graded for strength and durability, not cosmetic appearance. It's built to last decades outdoors.

Any size you need

Standard 4, 6 and 8-seater options, or built to your exact measurements. Awkward space or matching set for a venue? No problem.

7 working days

From order to build completion, typically 7 working days. We confirm your exact build window when you order.

Essex delivery & beyond

Local delivery across Essex from our Chelmsford workshop, with wider delivery available. Free collection also offered.

Benchmark Approved

Every bench passes a 4-point safety audit: structural integrity, splinter-free finish, non-toxic stain, and full build log.

How It Works

From quote to delivery

01

Tell us what you need

Size, seat count, finish, and where it’s going. We’ll confirm pricing and lead time.

02

Pay & secure your slot

100% upfront payment secures your build slot. We order timber specifically for your build.

03

We build it by hand

Typically 7 working days. Every bench passes the Benchmark Approved 4-point safety audit.

04

Collect or we deliver

Free collection from Rettendon Common, or local delivery across Essex and beyond.

FAQ

Picnic bench FAQs

Price depends on size, timber and finish, as each bench is made to order. A made-to-order bench costs more than flat-pack but lasts far longer, so the cost per year is lower. See our price guide for details.

Yes. We build for pubs, schools, cafes and public spaces as well as homes, including heavier-duty specs and bulk orders.

C24 construction-grade timber, chosen for durability outdoors in the UK climate. It's the same material used to build houses and structural frames, graded for strength and longevity.

Yes, across Essex and beyond. Lead time is typically 7 working days as each bench is made to order. Delivery fees are calculated by zone and confirmed before you pay.

Order a picnic bench made to fit

Tell us the size you need and where it's going, and we'll build a picnic bench to suit - properly made, in Essex, to last.