Hand-restored in Oldham
Every piece we make starts the same way — with something the world has written off. We find the bones, fix the frame, and turn it into something worth keeping. No flatpack. No shortcuts. Proper craft made by hand in Greater Manchester.
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Manchester's worker bee — hand-painted, one of a kind.
The Manchester worker bee is the symbol of this city's graft, resilience and community. We've made it our own — hand-restored cast iron frames, freshly cut wood, and the bee painted by hand in the colours of Manchester.
Each MCR bench is completely unique. No two are the same. Available to commission in your colours, your style, or with your name or message on the back.
Every bench is hand-restored and one of a kind. Hover over each piece to see details.
We take commissions for completely bespoke pieces. Your colours. Your design. Your name on the back if you want it. Memorial benches, personalised gifts, garden statement pieces — whatever you have in mind, get in touch and we'll make it happen.
All benches are hand-restored cast iron and wood, finished to last years outdoors.
Basic restore
£85
Clean up & refinish
Painted design
£200
Full restoration + artwork
Bespoke
£400+
Fully custom commission
All prices include materials and finishing. Delivery available across Greater Manchester. UK-wide shipping on smaller pieces. Get in touch for a quote on your specific project.
From your idea to your finished piece in four simple steps.
Email us with what you want — colours, design, size, any personal touches. Photos of inspiration help but aren't required.
We source the right cast iron bench frame — old park benches, salvage yard finds. The older the better. Then we strip it back to the bones.
New wood slats, fresh paint on the ironwork, and your design hand-painted on by us. We'll send you progress photos along the way.
We deliver across Greater Manchester or arrange shipping UK-wide. Every bench comes ready to go straight outside.
Ready to commission
Every bench is a one-off. Tell us your idea and we'll turn it into something you'll keep forever.