{"product_id":"harlech-castle-circular-bench","title":"Harlech Castle Circular Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Harlech Castle Circular Bench is a monumental circular seating structure hand-carved from solid Welsh oak, inspired by the concentric walls of Harlech Castle — and one of five pieces made by Free Range Designs for Meirion's Trail, the permanent public storytelling trail through the heart of Harlech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarlech Castle was built in the 1280s on a sheer rock above the sea, its concentric design — walls within walls, each commanding the last — making it one of the most formidable fortifications ever built in Wales. It was here that Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, held his court from 1404 to 1408, using the castle as the seat of his government and the base for his extraordinary campaign for Welsh independence. The design of this bench echoes that architecture: a ring of carved oak that draws you inside, closes you in, and makes you feel — briefly — as though you are holding the high ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% locally sourced solid oak — just as the castle was built from locally quarried Harlech sandstone — and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection. At 180 cm across and 190 cm tall, it becomes an instant landmark in any garden, school ground or public space. Children instinctively want to play in it, climb on it and tell stories from inside it. That's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal depth: 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 100% solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentric castle-inspired design\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoing the architectural genius of Harlech Castle's great defensive walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Meirion's Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of five storytelling structures made by Free Range Designs for Harlech's permanent public trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid Welsh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced locally, built to withstand decades of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree coats of Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — a monumental, long-lasting structure for public spaces and school grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely theatrical in scale; a centrepiece for any outdoor setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adapt the carved details, dimensions and design of the circular bench to suit your space. Whether you want heraldic carvings, inscriptions, a school crest, or details drawn from local history and mythology, we'll build it into the structure. Contact us to discuss your commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we're flexible if you have a deadline. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order — we'll supply our VAT number, bank details and address for supplier registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/en-es\/products\/giant-wooden-welsh-throne\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGiant Welsh Throne\u003c\/a\u003e, also part of Meirion's Trail, and our full collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-es\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs and benches for schools and public spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500185149815,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1104","price":5351.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/harlech-castle-circular-bench-7662260.jpg?v=1759412006","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-es\/products\/harlech-castle-circular-bench","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}