About Us

The Beginning

The first oak log was converted at Lotherton Hall in the Vale of York in 1993.

Using a mobile chainsaw mill purchased with the help of a £3000 loan, Joiner and Wood Machinist Tony Fillingham gradually built-up a stock of mature hardwoods from fallen and inaccessible logs.

In 1994 the first kiln was commissioned drying 250 cu. ft. per month. This was closely followed by the installation of timber processing machinery.

New Premises

British Hardwoods has moved premises three times since then and now operates from its own 14500 ft² purpose built factory on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales (Click Here for map).

Brimming with state of the art machinery and quality kiln dried hardwoods, the unit also boasts superb offices, showrooms, a trade counter and shop. The entire building is heated with an eco-friendly system utilising waste shavings and all timber used, comes from sustainable resources. British Hardwoods also has excellent environmental credentials.

Please click here to view our environmental policy.

Ideal Home Show, Earls Court 2003
Winner of "Best Show Stand"

British Hardwoods Apprentice Scheme

Every year we enrol a new apprentice in to the company. During a four year period, each apprentice is given the very best training both within the company and externally.