Garden Benches

The humble garden bench has had a checkered history; we see reference to it in garden books written by famous Victorian gardeners such as Capability Brown or Joseph Paxton; they have been in and out of fashion since the Middle Ages. The first garden bench of any note was a turf bench; these primitive seating areas were more like raised beds and were rectangular in construction. Outdoor benches were made from wood, stone or brick, filled with soil, and covered in flowers and herbs. These classic, robust seating areas favoured practicality over comfort and can be seen in many 15th-century paintings.

These days, wooden benches are extremely popular year-round for residential gardens and public spaces. Many homes have outdoor bench seating passed down through the generations for everyone to enjoy. So, get your garden summer ready with benches and an enjoyable book!

If you are strapped for cash, you cannot go far wrong with our selection of cheap (but high-quality and high-durability) selection of garden benches. Our recommended outdoor benches are robust and practical while remaining stylish, offering seating to many people and children in one setting.

Explore a small collection of our range manufactured by Forest Garden, which are available in various shapes and sizes:

1. Forest 4’11”x1’4” Wooden Sleeper Pew Garden Bench - for taking a pew when you are tired
2. Forest 5’x2’ Rosedene Wooden Garden Bench – if you prefer a garden bench with arms, that can comfortably seat three people, this is ideal
3. Forest 6’8”x2’6” Curved Wooden Firepit Bench (pack of two) - perfect for couples or small groups

When it is a seating area with a roof, an arbour or adjoined to a picnic table brings cool shade. We sell all sorts of outdoor living products and accessories to prolong the time you can spend in your outdoor space this year.

To be clear, our cheap garden benches are not CHEAP; they are high in style and low in cost. They are made to last, and most come with a lengthy 15-year warranty. All our wooden garden furniture is beautifully crafted from sustainable wood, which is sourced from socially responsible sources.

Here is a scenario we are all familiar with. The sun is shining (at last), and the BBQ is out and ready to cook a slap-up feast. Your friends and family are on the way, and you have opened the garden bar. Sounds good, right? Yes, except you do not have enough seating; what can you do at the last minute?

You can make a bench out of bricks and a wood plank, which will likely get knocked over once the fun starts. Your guests can sit on your dining chairs, and you will inevitably leave them outside in the rain to find they are ruined days later.  You can grab your bean bags and cushions, but there is no way Nan will get out of a bean bag any time soon. What's the answer? Buy some garden benches to enjoy the outdoors and make your life easier, with minimal maintenance needed!

Protect your outdoor bench and use it all year round with these simple weather shelters:

1. Awnings – retractable awnings give you an adjustable overhead cover and protect your bench from the sun and rain
2. Canopies – freestanding canopies give you a shaded and rainproof spot wherever your bench is
3. Garden arbours – these lovely wooden structures add charm and give partial shelter and support for climbing plants
4. Patio umbrellas – a large garden umbrella gives you quick and portable shade and rain protection
5. Pergolas – with waterproof covers, pergolas give you sturdy and stylish shelter over your bench

For a friendly discussion about our cheap garden benches and outdoor bench seating, including aspects like sizing, costs, colour, treatment advice and technical information, contact Buy Fencing Direct.

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