Built for the maintenance budget you have.
The real cost of a park bench is what it takes to keep it looking decent. Ours are made from solid timber and built to be repaired rather than replaced.
[ Councils and parks ]
Still standing after five Welsh winters.
Public spaces take a hammering. We design, make and install timber shelters, benches, picnic areas, signage and boardwalks for councils and parks across Wales, built to be out in the weather and in public use for years, not seasons.
Making since 2006Working for councils across WalesDesign, manufacture and install in‑house
[ What matters on a public site ]
What matters on a public site
It has to take the rough with the smooth.
Public sites get climbed on, sat on and occasionally attacked. We build with heavy sections and proper fixings, so the work takes that wear and stays standing.
One supplier, start to finish.
We draw it, make it and install it ourselves, so there is one company responsible and one number to ring if something is not right.
[ Aftercare ]
We come back every year to look after it
Everything we make is finished in an oil-based product, and we recommend re-coating each spring. That stops the timber cracking and splintering, keeps the water out and slows the algae that makes a surface slippery.
On a yearly maintenance plan we come back, inspect the timber, make good any minor damage and re-spray it. In year five we add an anti-fungal treatment.
[ Signage and the Welsh language ]
Signs in Welsh and English, carved to order
Public bodies in Wales work to Welsh language standards, and signage is one of the most visible parts of that. We make bilingual signs, waymarkers and interpretation boards in our own workshop, so the Welsh is designed in from the start rather than added as a second thought.
We also make the Welsh-language range of learning panels and shapes used in schools across Wales, so working in both languages is normal for us rather than a special request.
[ What we build for councils and parks ]
Made to be out in the weather.
Park shelters
Somewhere to sit out of the rain, built to stay put.
Benches and memorial benches
Including plaques and carved dedications.
Picnic tables and picnic areas
Seating that takes a summer weekend and a winter of weather.
Signage and waymarkers
Carved timber signs, bilingual as standard.
Interpretation boards
Telling people what they are looking at, built for the outdoors.
Boardwalks and footbridges
Getting people across wet ground and keeping them there.
Bird hides and shelters
Built into the landscape rather than dropped onto it.
Play equipment
Timber play structures for parks and public spaces.
Refurbishment of existing timber
We re-top and repair benches and structures you already have, rather than replacing them.
[ For procurement ]
The paperwork, before you ask for it.
We know a public body cannot award work on a handshake. Here is where we stand.
Public liability insurance
[COVER AMOUNT TO BE CONFIRMED]
BS EN 1176 play equipment
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Timber sourcing and certification
Locally sourced oak and sweet chestnut, Douglas fir, larch and spruce, from managed forests.
Framework agreements and tenders
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
[ Council projects ]
Work for Caerphilly County Borough Council.
01
Parc Cwm Darran
Timber structures for the country park in the Darran Valley, for Caerphilly County Borough Council.
02
Parc Penallta
Work for one of Caerphilly County Borough Council's country parks.
03
Ystrad Mynach Town Centre
Bench tops refurbished in European green oak, with sunk and capped fixings.
04
Caerphilly Rural Development
Benches supplied to Caerphilly County Borough Council's rural development team.
From the schools we have built for
“If it's quality and durability they are after, then I can't see beyond Craft Wales for this type of product.”
The Twyn School
Craft Wales Ltd were asked to construct two Outdoor Classrooms during the Summer of 2008. One classroom was to be located in our Early Years outdoor environment and the other in the Key Stage 2 playground, serving both KS1 and KS2 pupils.
The school had studied several businesses on the Internet and received plenty of offers through E-Mail advertisements, but was determined to find a Welsh based company that offered quality, durability and a structure that would enhance the school environment.
I was impressed by the portfolio provided by Craft Wales and the flexibility of design to cater for the schools needs. During the Summer I was fortunate to witness the stage by stage construction of each classroom. I was really impressed by the amount of work and effort involved in producing each of the structures. As the structures are open to the elements all year round, the robust nature of the materials used and quality of the timber should ensure that the structures will last for many years.
The craftsmanship involved has certainly impressed the staff, Governors and parents who have all commented on how wonderful the Outdoor classrooms look. They have been completed to a very high standard and with Craft Wales based locally, any maintenance can be organised quickly.
The classrooms are already in use, enhancing provision and learning opportunities for our younger children. They absolutely love the outdoor curriculum and the classrooms have become an ideal base for imaginative play. … Health and Safety was always adhered to and no inconvenience was caused in the process of construction. They were always friendly to parents, children and staff and worked tirelessly throughout the rain and damp conditions that plagued our Summer Holidays. Neighbours have also commented on how dedicated Craft Wales were in their work, and that the finished product was excellent value for money.
I would certainly recommend Craft Wales Ltd to any school who are looking to invest in their Outdoor environment. If it's quality and durability they are after, then I can't see beyond Craft Wales for this type of product.
… We are more than willing to welcome schools to visit our Outdoor environment to view the structure.
Councils and public spaces we have worked with.
Councils and public spaces
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Carmarthenshire County Council
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Parc Cwm Darran
- Parc Penallta
- Ystrad Mynach Town Centre
Projects completed for these organisations.
[ How we work ]
From first visit to final fitting.
- 01
Free Site Visit
We come to you, measure up and talk through what you need.
- 02
Design and Quote
We draw it up by hand, to scale, and give you a fixed price.
- 03
Made in Our Workshop
Built by our own team in Ystrad Mynach.
- 04
Installed by Our Team
Delivered and fitted on site by the people who made it.
- 05
Aftercare
We come back, inspect the timber and re-oil it, so it lasts.