Wooden Picnic Benches - Handmade in Solid Timber
Our wooden picnic benches are made by hand from solid C24 construction-grade timber, built to order in Essex to last for years outdoors. Real wood brings warmth and character a plastic bench can't, and - made properly - it can be repaired and refinished rather than thrown away.
Get a QuoteWhy solid timber?
Timber is the right material for a bench that lives outside, provided it's well chosen and well finished. We use C24 construction-grade timber and seal every surface, including the undersides and end grain where water gets in.
Cheaper benches cut corners on wood thickness and fixings; ours don't. Read about the best wood for UK conditions and hardwood vs softwood.
Looking after your bench
A wooden bench needs only modest care: a clean and a re-coat once a year, and protection over winter. Our seasonal care guide covers everything you need.
Because we build to order from solid timber, your bench can be restored years down the line rather than replaced. That's better for your wallet and better for the environment.
Built to stay solid
C24 construction-grade timber
We use C24 construction-grade timber, chosen for durability in the UK climate. It’s the same material used to build houses and structural frames, graded for strength and longevity.
Sealed on every surface
Every surface is sealed, including the undersides and end grain where water gets in. This is where cheaper benches cut corners and where rot starts.
Repair, don’t replace
Real timber can be sanded, re-coated and repaired rather than thrown away. A well-made wooden bench can last 15–25 years or more with simple annual care.
Made in our Chelmsford workshop
Every bench is built individually in our Chelmsford workshop to your size and finish. Lead time is typically 7 working days, with delivery across Essex.
Made to order, made in Essex
Every wooden bench is built individually in our Chelmsford workshop to your size and finish. There's no stock, no flat-pack, and no corners cut. Your bench is made for you.
Lead time is typically 7 working days from order. We deliver across Essex and beyond, or you can collect from our workshop. Read about our craft.
Wooden bench FAQs
C24 construction-grade timber, chosen for durability in the UK climate. Properly seasoned and finished timber resists rot and movement through wet and dry seasons.
Clean it and re-coat with oil or treatment roughly once a year, and cover or store it over winter. That simple routine keeps it lasting for decades.
Yes. A well-made, well-maintained wooden bench can last 15–25 years or more outdoors. Timber quality and annual care make the difference.
Yes. We offer natural, stained and painted finishes. Every surface is sealed — including undersides and end grain — to protect against the UK weather. Get in touch to discuss your preference.
Order a wooden bench made to fit
Tell us your dimensions and where the bench is going, and we'll build to fit - handmade in solid timber, in Essex, to last.