A good picnic bench turns a patch of garden, a beer garden or a school playground into a proper place to sit, eat and spend time together. Our timber picnic benches are a practical, attractive and durable outdoor seating solution built to handle regular use throughout the year, and they sit comfortably alongside the wider range of fencing and timber supplies in Clitheroe we stock for homes, schools, pubs and commercial premises across the Ribble Valley. Built around the traditional integrated table-and-bench design, these robust timber benches create a sociable space for meals, drinks, gatherings and everyday outdoor activities.
Why Choose Our Timber Picnic Benches
The classic A-frame picnic bench has stayed popular for a simple reason. By joining the table and the two bench seats into one stable, self-supporting unit, it gives you seating that does not blow over, shuffle out of place or need a separate set of chairs to keep track of. That makes it ideal for busy settings where furniture takes a daily battering, from a pub garden on a sunny afternoon to a school dining area at lunchtime. Built from solid timber with a robust frame, our benches combine that everyday practicality with a warm, natural appearance that suits any outdoor setting, whether it is a private patio or a row of seating outside a cafe. As a timber product they share the same honest, hard-wearing character as the rest of our outdoor timber range, and they make a natural addition to garden furniture set out alongside a new patio or timber decking area where you want somewhere comfortable to sit.
The Standard Picnic Bench
Our full-size standard picnic bench is designed for adults and families, offering generous seating and table space for everyday outdoor use. It measures 1800mm in overall length and 1340mm in overall width, with an overall height of 730mm and a table width of 510mm. Those proportions matter in practice. The 1800mm length gives room for several adults to sit comfortably along each bench, the 1340mm width leaves space to get in and out and to set down plates and drinks without crowding, and the 730mm height sits at a natural dining level for grown-ups. It is the right choice for gardens and patios, pubs and beer gardens, schools and colleges, parks and public spaces, holiday parks and campsites, and commercial outdoor seating areas where you need dependable furniture that earns its keep season after season.
The Small Children’s Picnic Bench
For younger users we also supply a children’s picnic bench, scaled down to a size that suits small hands and shorter legs. It measures 1100mm in overall length and 1020mm in overall width, with an overall height of 500mm and a table width of 540mm. The lower 500mm height makes it far easier and safer for little ones to climb in and out on their own, while the shorter length keeps everyone within easy reach of an adult. This makes it well suited to nurseries and schools, playgrounds, family gardens, childcare settings and outdoor learning environments, where it works equally well for mealtimes, crafts, outdoor lessons and simple play. Choosing the children’s size for younger age groups, rather than asking small children to use full-height adult furniture, is a sensible step for both comfort and safety.
Built for Domestic and Commercial Use
Both sizes are built to the same standard of strong, durable construction, with a stable and robust frame and comfortable integrated seating. That strength is what allows the same bench to serve a quiet family garden or a high-traffic commercial space without complaint. Whether you are creating an outdoor dining area for customers, enhancing a public space, furnishing a campsite or holiday park, or simply providing practical seating in your own garden, a traditional timber picnic bench gives you a reliable and attractive option. Having the choice of an adult and a children’s size also means a school, nursery or family venue can furnish areas for different age groups while keeping a consistent, classic look across the whole site.
Caring for a Timber Picnic Bench Outdoors
Like any timber product left out in Lancashire weather, a picnic bench rewards a little care. Keeping it clean, allowing it to drain and dry rather than sitting in standing water, and treating it periodically all help the timber stay sound and looking its best for years. The same principles that make outdoor timber last apply here, and our guide to the long-term value of pressure-treated timber is a useful read if you want to understand why proper protection makes such a difference over time, while how weather impacts timber over time explains what to expect as natural timber settles into its surroundings. A bench that is looked after will comfortably outlast one that is left to fend for itself.
Local Delivery and Collection Across the BB Postcodes
As a Clitheroe-based supplier, we make it easy to get your picnic benches to you. We offer free delivery on orders over £150 across all BB postcode areas, and click and collect is available if you would prefer to pick your order up. The full details for your address are set out on our delivery charges page so there are no surprises.
If you would like to check availability, talk through which size suits your space, or order picnic benches alongside other garden and timber products, please call us on 01200 449930 or use our contact us page. You can browse both sizes in our picnic benches range and see the rest of our outdoor furniture, and remember that orders over £150 qualify for free delivery throughout the BB postcode areas, so it often pays to gather everything for your outdoor space in one order.
