Rain stops being the end of the day.
A covered area means families stay on site instead of packing up at lunchtime. Every hour they stay is an hour they might spend money.
[ Leisure and tourism ]
A wet day should not empty the park.
In Wales, the weather decides how long people stay and what they spend while they are there. We design, make and install covered seating, BBQ shelters, kiosks and bespoke timber structures for holiday parks, campsites, glamping sites and attractions, all made in our own factory and installed by our own team.
Making since 2006Bespoke, not catalogueDesign, manufacture and install in‑houseBuilt for year-round outdoor use
[ What it changes ]
Somewhere for guests to go when it rains
Your photographs do the selling.
People book from pictures. A handsome timber structure earns its money twice, once from the people using it and once from the people who booked because of it.
It still looks right in year five.
Anything outdoors on a Welsh site has a hard life. Solid timber, proper fixings and a finish that can be refreshed, so it ages rather than falls apart.
[ Bespoke by default ]
Nothing here came out of a catalogue.
Every site is a different shape, with a different view and a different idea behind it. We draw and make everything ourselves in Ystrad Mynach, so what goes in is built around your space rather than ordered from a page of standard sizes.
That also means we can match what you already have, whether that is the cladding on your reception or the timber on your pods, so a new structure looks like it belongs rather than like it arrived on a lorry.
[ What we build for leisure and tourism ]
Made for sites that live outdoors.
Covered seating and shelters
Somewhere for guests to sit out a shower without going back to the caravan.
BBQ and picnic shelters
A covered spot for families to cook and eat together.
Receptions, bars and kiosks
Timber buildings for check-in, a garden bar, coffee or an ice cream hatch.
Glamping pods, cabins and huts
Built in our workshop and delivered to your site.
Picnic benches and tables
Outdoor seating that takes a full season.
Signage and waymarkers
Carved timber signs for entrances, trails and pitches.
Play areas
Natural timber play that settles into a park setting.
Bespoke commissions
Tell us the idea and we will come and look at the space.
[ Working on your site ]
Safe hands on a live site.
Most sites would rather have us in out of season than in the middle of August. Here is what you need to know before you book us in.
Public liability insurance
[COVER AMOUNT TO BE CONFIRMED]
DBS checked installers
DBS checks are in place.
Installation in school holidays
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Risk assessments and method statements
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Site safety and segregation
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Guarantee on our work
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
[ Leisure and tourism projects ]
Work for visitor sites.
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Ynys Hywel Activity Centre
A bespoke timber sign for the activity centre.
What our clients say
“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.
[ 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.