Lionshead Seat

A Heritage Outdoor Bench Design with Distinctive Detail

The central lion’s head detail symbolises strength and permanence, making this an appropriate specification for conservation areas and civic schemes. The ornate casting reflects traditional Victorian and Edwardian public realm design, ensuring visual compatibility with period façades and formal landscaping.

This lion head bench is particularly effective when installed:
• Within park pavilions and bandstands
• In heritage town centre refurbishments
• Along promenades and landscaped public squares
• Adjacent to memorial gardens and historic structures

Cast Iron Construction for Public Realm Durability

Robust Frame and Body

Manufactured from heavy duty cast iron, the bench is engineered to withstand regular public use and changing weather conditions. Cast iron remains a preferred material for heritage ornate bench installations due to its:
• Structural strength and rigidity
• Impact resistance in high-traffic areas
• Longevity in exposed outdoor settings
• Compatibility with traditional street furniture

The bench is supplied in a single standard Broxap colour as standard, with options for additional highlighting to accentuate the ornate detailing.

Finish and Branding Options

To support local authority branding or heritage interpretation, the fountain can be enhanced with:
• Highlighted cast detailing
• Incorporated crests or insignia

These options are particularly relevant in civic projects where identity and visual continuity are key considerations.

Suitable for Public and Civic Installations

As an outdoor bench, this unit provides practical seating facilities while contributing to the wider streetscape design. 

Typical applications include:
• Public parks and open spaces
• School and university campuses
• Leisure and visitor attractions
• Transport interchanges
• Historic and conservation-led developments

When specified as part of a coordinated scheme, it can be paired with complementary cast iron seating, bollards, and tree guards to create a cohesive heritage street furniture package.

A Traditional Solution for Modern Public Spaces

The Lion’s Head bench delivers more than functionality. It reinforces the architectural language of heritage streetscapes while providing a reliable seating solution for daily public use.

Manufactured for durability and suitable for installation across the UK and Ireland, this heritage bench offers local authorities, architects, and landscape designers a robust and visually distinctive addition to traditional public realm schemes.

Options:

• Available with either mild steel or recycled plastic slats - POA
• Also available 2400mm long with central armrest and leg - POA.
• Highlighting and crests are available at an extra cost.

Price per single cast iron framed seat in a single standard Broxap colour only.