Charles Taylor Garden Furniture

Handcrafted British garden furniture, made to last

Charles Taylor is one of Britain's best-known makers of traditional wooden garden furniture, handcrafted on the edge of the Peak District. As an authorised Charles Taylor stockist with over 35 years in the trade, we carry the full range at Bench Store — garden benches, companion sets, dining sets, swing seats and arbours, each built to the same exacting standard.

Built for the British climate

Every piece is made from slow-grown, sustainably sourced Scandinavian redwood, pressure-treated and finished to withstand wet winters and long summers alike. Galvanised zinc fittings resist corrosion, and each bench carries a 10-year rot-free guarantee — the benchmark for outdoor furniture that's meant to stay outdoors, year after year.

Delivered ready to use — most pieces need no assembly

Unlike most flat-pack garden furniture, the majority of Charles Taylor pieces arrive at your door ready to use — no tools, no self-assembly. From a two-seater bench for a quiet corner to an eight-seater dining set for entertaining, you can place it and enjoy it the same day. The exception is our swing seats, which arrive flat-packed with a 3–4 week lead time — see the product page for full details.

The Charles Taylor range at Bench Store

Our collection spans classic two- and three-seater benches, angled and straight companion sets (the traditional "jack and jill" love seats), full garden dining sets, swing seats and BBQ shelters. Cushions are available separately in green, burgundy and grey to match your setting. Free delivery on orders over £100 to mainland UK.