A Park Bench Designed for Larger Seating Areas
With an extended and wider seating platform, the Helston Large Bench provides an inclusive solution for high-footfall outdoor settings. Its scale makes it ideal for shared seating, rest points, and gathering spaces within the landscape.
Typical applications include:
• Public parks and recreational spaces
• Town centre regeneration schemes
• Waterfront walkways and promenades
• University, healthcare, and transport environments
• Residential developments and communal courtyards
As a practical example of outdoor public bench seating, it supports both everyday use and long-term placemaking.
Materials and Construction for Public Realm Durability
The Helston Large Bench is engineered to perform reliably in exposed outdoor conditions, offering a balance of strength, finish quality, and minimal maintenance.
Standard specification includes:
• Galvanised mild steel base plated frame, powder coated for enhanced corrosion resistance
• Hardwood Iroko timber slats, selected for weather durability and visual warmth
• Structurally sound, heavy-duty construction for public environments
• Optional armrests to improve comfort and accessibility
This combination makes the bench a dependable street furniture bench for busy locations.
Dimensions
The Helston Large Bench is proportioned to provide generous seating space while remaining suitable for a wide range of public realm layouts.
• Length: 2245mm
• Width: 900mm
• Height: 455mm
Its wider format makes it particularly effective in open spaces where larger public benches are required.
Specification Options and Finish Choices
The Helston Large Bench can be manufactured to suit project-specific requirements, with a range of alternative materials, finishes, and fixing methods available.
Options include:
• FSC treated softwood timber slats
• Galvanised-only frame finish
• Stainless steel frame in Grade 304 or Grade 316
• With or without armrests
• Root fixed installation for permanent placement
• Choice of standard Broxap paint finishes
• Bespoke dimensions available on request
• FSC® (FSC-C122338) softwood treated with a water-based preservative
These options allow specifiers to match the bench to both environmental conditions and wider scheme design.
Integration Within a Complete Street Furniture Scheme
The Helston Large Bench is often specified as part of a coordinated public realm palette, supporting consistent design across seating and associated streetscape elements.
It can be paired with other street furniture such as:
• Complementary benches and seating modules
• Broxap litter bins for well-managed public areas
• Planters and greening features to define rest zones
• Bollards and boundary products for pedestrian guidance
This ensures cohesion across parks and urban landscape projects.
A Timber Park Bench for Long-Term Outdoor Use
With its honest, functional form and durable timber-and-steel construction, the Helston Large Bench provides a reliable solution for architects and specifiers seeking high-capacity park benches that sit comfortably within contemporary public realm environments.