Wheel Bench Covered Outdoor Seating Glee 2026

The Wheel Bench Featured at Glee 2026

Discover Ornate Garden’s Innovative Covered Outdoor Seating at Stand 20A10

The Wheel Bench is being featured at Glee 2026 as part of Ornate Garden’s collection of British-made outdoor seating and garden rooms.

Visitors can see the Wheel Bench alongside a selection of Ornate Garden pods and Ovalhouse garden rooms on Stand 20A10 at the NEC Birmingham from 8–10 September 2026.

Created for gardens, hospitality venues, educational environments and public outdoor spaces, the Wheel Bench provides comfortable covered seating within a compact footprint. Its distinctive circular design brings people together around a centrally positioned table while offering welcome shade and protection from changing weather conditions.

A Practical Covered Outdoor Seating Solution

The Wheel Bench has been designed to maximise outdoor seating without requiring a large amount of space.

Two wooden seating sections are positioned opposite one another within the circular structure, providing comfortable seating for up to six people. Between them sits a removable 800 mm × 1200 mm table, creating a sociable setting for dining, conversation, meetings, studying or taking a break outdoors.

Its efficient design makes the Wheel Bench suitable for a wide variety of locations, including:

• Private gardens and landscaped grounds
• Garden centres and visitor attractions
• Hotels, pubs, cafés and restaurants
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Playgrounds and recreation areas
• Parks and public outdoor spaces
• Commercial courtyards and staff areas
• Picnic and hospitality settings

The Wheel Bench can be positioned as a standalone outdoor seating feature or placed alongside a wall or boundary where space needs to be used carefully.

Shade and Shelter Through the Seasons

Demand for shaded outdoor seating has increased following recent periods of hotter summer weather. While spending time outdoors remains important, customers, visitors, pupils and employees also need practical protection from direct sunshine.

The stainless steel roof provides shade while helping to reflect heat away from the seating area. The surrounding structure also offers a degree of shelter from light rain and changing conditions, allowing outdoor spaces to remain useful across more of the year.

This balance of shade, shelter and open views makes the Wheel Bench a practical all-season outdoor seating solution. It provides protection without creating an enclosed environment, retaining the open and sociable character of traditional garden seating.

For commercial, educational and public environments, this can help organisations make better use of external areas throughout the seasons rather than limiting them to dry summer days.

Distinctive Design and Durable Materials

The Wheel Bench is constructed around pressure-treated laminated spruce timber circles arranged to form its recognisable cylindrical profile.

Sustainable spruce timber is combined with stainless steel and durable polycarbonate components to create a robust outdoor structure with a contemporary appearance. Each material has been selected to provide assured performance in outdoor environments while maintaining the architectural character of the design.

The stainless steel base and roof contribute additional strength and weather resistance, while the transparent side sections retain views of the surrounding landscape.

Together, these elements create a covered garden bench that feels open, comfortable and connected to its setting.

Comfortable Seating for Gardens and Commercial Spaces

Water-resistant seat pads provide additional comfort and are available in three colour options:

• Charcoal
• Green
• Burgundy

These choices allow the Wheel Bench to be coordinated with different landscapes, brand environments and outdoor design schemes.

The fitted tabletop can also be removed when required, providing greater flexibility in how the interior space is used.

Whether installed in a private garden, restaurant terrace, school courtyard or public recreation area, the Wheel Bench provides a clear focal point and a welcoming place for people to sit together.

An Adaptable Outdoor Seating System

The Wheel Bench can be used individually or incorporated into a larger outdoor seating arrangement.

Multiple units can be aligned, with additional roof sections installed between them to create an extended covered seating area. This makes the design particularly useful for hospitality, education and commercial projects where seating requirements may be greater or need to develop over time.

Configurations can be adapted to suit the available space, intended capacity and surrounding landscape.

See the Wheel Bench at Glee 2026

Glee brings together garden retailers, buyers, designers, landscapers and outdoor living professionals from across the industry.

At this year’s event, visitors can explore the Wheel Bench alongside Ornate Garden’s garden pods and Ovalhouse garden rooms. The collection demonstrates how thoughtful British design can help residential and commercial customers use their outdoor spaces more effectively throughout the seasons.

Visit Ornate Garden on Stand 20A10 at the NEC Birmingham from 8–10 September 2026 to experience the Wheel Bench and discuss residential, commercial, educational or public-space requirements with the team.

For further information about the Wheel Bench, contact Ornate Garden.