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Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

The timber yard will be closing at lunchtime on Tuesday 23rd December for the festive period.

We will be back on Friday 2nd January 2026!

Thank you for your support this year.

We hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all at Hartwell & Co!

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British-Grown Sweet Chestnut: A Natural Choice for Durable, Sustainable Timber

Sweet chestnut has long been valued for its strength, resilience, and natural beauty. Our chestnut is sourced responsibly from British woodlands and offers a host of benefits: Naturally Durable Sweet chestnut is rich in tannins,…

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

The timber yard will be closing at lunchtime on Tuesday 23rd December for the festive period. We will be back on Friday 2nd January 2026! Thank you for your support this year. We hope you…

Heavy-duty universal design 5 bar gate

Our new diamond braced gate range, the Wessex 5 Bar gate has a heavy-duty universal design gate with two 4” x 3“stiles which allows it to be hung from either end. The rails and braces…

Which gate hinges should I use?

Choosing the right gate hinges is very important because the functionality and strength of your gate depends on the hinges and how it is installed. The type of hinge that you will need will depend…

Tree Support & Protection

Tree planting season has arrived! And there’s lots of good reasons to get outside and plant a tree (whatever the weather!). If you’re getting out there, we stock a range of different sized stakes and…

What to expect from fresh sawn timber

Every care is taken to select the best timber for our products, this is a guide of what to expect from fresh sawn timber. Wood is an organic material and will react to different conditions…

Timber posts and shaping to order

You will find we offer a wide range of timber posts, ideal for many applications including fence posts and gate posts.    A shaped top post, such as a round top or four way weather…

Wood choices for your gates. Softwood or Hardwood?

Wood is divided into two kinds; hardwood and softwood, however the names do not always refer to its actual hardness or softness. Softwoods come from evergreen (coniferous) trees, those that have needles and cones and…

Exterior Timber Cladding

Timber cladding is more popular than ever – but which type is right for you? Our extensive range of timber cladding offers plenty of options to create a beautiful facade, a feature wall or as…

Garden sleepers – treated softwood, reclaimed or oak?

Garden sleepers are large sections of timber. They are sometimes referred to as “railway sleepers” due to their historic use to support tracks across our railway networks. Timber sleepers have many common uses in the…

Trellis, which type is right for my garden?

Trellis can enhance any outdoor space but also offer additional privacy and security for your home and garden. Exploring the types and uses for a trellis can help you plan your garden design. At Hartwell…

Create your perfect pergola

Timber pergolas are both practical and decorative, providing support for climbing plants, while giving your garden structure. Your perfect pergola could provide a feature walk way or shade over your patio or decking area. You…

Garden fences, which type is right for you?

Good fences lead to good neighbours and they don’t need cutting! There are lots of good reasons for a fence but which type of fence is right for you and your garden? Here is an overview of…

Fence Panel Calculator

Try our fence panel calculator to work out everything you’ll need for your fence and how much it will cost. It’s simple and quick to use! Choose from 11 different fence panels, the fence post…

Decking – grooved or smooth?

A grooved board offered no advantage over a smooth one in terms of slip resistance. The benefit of grooves is they aid water runoff.  However, they only do this effectively if they are installed with sufficient…

Business & Young Entrepreneurs Award Winners 2023

We were thrilled to win the Business to Business award at The Concierge Medical Business and Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2023, organised by the Chipping Campden Business Forum. The fabulous awards ceremony was hosted by Loyd…

Garden Obelisk

Great for creating structure in your garden this is a superb wooden obelisk. It is a practical addition to your outdoor space, helping climbing plants reach their full potential, or for protecting young plants and…
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