News
Read about some of the things we have been up to.
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New recent projects added
We have added two new projects to our portfolio of large projects. The first is the conversion of a small barn which we needed to stabilise and restore to its intended shape (it had sagged!) before we could start converting it to a modern energy-efficient dwelling. View the project The second is a contemporary rear… -
Christmas Woodcraft Experience – dates announced!
We have announced dates for four Christmas 'Woodcraft Experience' sessions. These 1hr sessions are designed to get children and adults 'hand-on with wood'. We offer sessions for children aged 5-11yrs and sessions for all ages. We provide all materials and tuition in our professional joinery workshop at Marlesford. Class sizes are limited to 8 people.… -
Stowe featured in NFB Heritage Magazine
It was lovely to see our work spotlighted by the National Federation of Builders (NFB) Heritage magazine this month. The magazine featured an article about our restoration of the ancient cellars of the historic Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds'. Much of the project involved sensitively developing the work of the stonemasons who created the cellars,… -
Joinery Opportunity
With the continued success of our custom joinery workshop we are again seeking an experienced joiner to join the team at our Marlesford Workshop. Our workshop offers the opportunity to work on an extraordinary range of projects from handmade kitchens to oak footbridges! Details on our Recruitment page -
Replica Louvers for Food Museum
The run of interesting jobs in our customer joinery workshop continues. In recent months our craftsmen have created a magnificent set of tapered portico columns, a 15m solid oak footbridge and now replica arched louver frames for the Food Museum. The frames form part of our restoration and refurbishment of the old stable block at… -
Meet us at the Suffolk Show
Visitors to the Suffolk Show will have the opportunity to 'Get hands-on with wood' at the Suffolk Show this year at the 'Woodcraft Experience' sessions we will be offering on our stand. Anyone from 5 to 95+ is invited to make their own Bird Box to take home*. We will also be available to discuss… -
Two new projects added to website
We have added two new projects to our Large Projects portfolio. Both recently completed projects involved the complete transformation of substantial homes. You can find them here. -
Seeking Multi-skilled Maintenance Maestro
Due to a growing portfolio of maintenance contracts, we are seeking a 'multiskilled' Building Maintenance Operative to join our team. If you know someone with lots of diverse practical talents including basic plumbing skills and a full driving license please pass them the word. Details are on our Recruitment page -
Building Bridges
Our new oak footbridge is now emerging from the reads at the Food Museum, Stowmarket. Having spent several weeks taking shape in the hands of our talented bespoke joinery team in Marlesford it is now being installed in its permanent home at the Food Museum. Our construction team are working aboard a floating raft as… -
Stowe support for new children and young people’s hub
Proposals for a new centre for children and young people in Woodbridge have been announced. Behind the scenes, Stowe have been supporting the charity, Just42, to develop its proposals for a purpose-built centre on land at Jetty Lane, Woodbridge. Alongside architect Scott Mortimer, we have advised on practical aspects of the proposal finding creative ways…
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