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Monday, April 24 , 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show is only weeks away and we can’t wait to go back! This year’s show has some very special gardens from Project Giving Back. One garden for…
Wednesday, December 14 , 2022
We are offering 20% discount on the garden ornaments we have in stock. Take a look around Chilstone and find something beautiful for your garden, ready for spring. Our last…
Tuesday, October 18 , 2022
This year, while we can’t fix the cost-of-living-crisis we can offer our customers 20% discount on our cast stone garden ornaments. Each week we will open a different category that…
Tuesday, June 07 , 2022
Due to popular demand we are opening our doors on Saturday 18th June between 10am and 4pm for an open day! This is a rare opportunity to see how we…
Monday, May 23 , 2022
We are back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and we are very excited to see the latest garden designed by John Everiss. This garden is for the RAF Benevolent…
Tuesday, April 26 , 2022
Our garden ornaments are handmade which gives us the freedom of versatility. We can adapt our products to meet the individual needs of our customers, unlike mass market manufacturers. Whether…
Tuesday, October 19 , 2021
Our finest cast stone is made using hand tools, the same way it has been for seven decades. It takes time to handcraft our stone. If you want to give…
Wednesday, March 03 , 2021
Columns are not always an obvious choice for homes and gardens, but they can add a significant difference and are more versatile than you’d think. Columns supporting a portico or…
Monday, December 14 , 2020
Due to the popularity of our previous weathering projects using soot and compost, here is our guide to using yogurt! Yes, yogurt can speed up the weathering process, encouraging lichen…
Tuesday, October 20 , 2020
Some of customers like our brand, spanking new stone but others like it aged. It takes time for stone to darken to a rich patina and there are many reasons…
Wednesday, September 30 , 2020
Our customers often ask if they can purchase the items on display in our show gardens, but we rarely sell them. It takes time for our handcrafted stone to develop…
Wednesday, September 09 , 2020
The weather maybe transitioning into autumn but the gardening jobs don’t stop! In fact it is a great opportunity to makes some changes to your outdoor space! Aside from…
Tuesday, August 04 , 2020
Gardens have increased in significance this year with people seeking sanctuary in their outdoor spaces. Properties with gardens are in greater demand than those without any outdoor space, adding 20-40%…
Tuesday, May 19 , 2020
This year we can’t exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to exhibiting in 2021! We couldn’t let Chelsea week go…
Monday, May 18 , 2020
For the first time since the Second World War the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020 has been cancelled to save lives during the pandemic. This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show…
Friday, May 01 , 2020
It’s the 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale, the famous Lady with the Lamp, who changed nursing practices forever. But what has any of this got to do…
Wednesday, April 01 , 2020
Our cast stone statues and garden ornaments are built to last. Better still, they increase in desirability and value as they age and weather. Cast stone is porous and develops…
Monday, March 30 , 2020
While the county is in lock-down we are encouraging all our customers to stay safe with our Stay at Home Sale. Our staff are operating a dedicated advice line remotely…
Monday, February 10 , 2020
Over the years we have worked with many builders, architects and private developers to create some remarkable houses. Some clients want to match extensions into their period property with stone…
Monday, January 27 , 2020
The weather is pretty grim, perfect for hibernating. Gardeners shouldn’t feel guilty about snuggling up and watching TV or taking a trip to the cinema! It’s a great way to…
Wednesday, November 20 , 2019
As the decade draws to a close it is time to reflect on the past ten years. What did you achieve? What would you like to remember? Gardens are close…
Tuesday, March 26 , 2019
Spring is here and this weekend it’s time to celebrate the women who nurtured us. Whether that’s your Mum or a Mother figure, we have the perfect gifts for the…
Monday, January 28 , 2019
This has been a strange month. We were shocked when thieves broke our gates and stole a bronze hippo statue. But, we have been touched by the overwhelming support from…
Tuesday, November 20 , 2018
This is the last category to be discounted in our 65 day sale. You’ve waited seven weeks and finally our birdbaths are on offer. The birds can rejoice, knowing they…
Monday, November 05 , 2018
It’s the sixth week of our 65 day birthday sale already. We have had such a wonderful response from our customers. This week there’s 20% discount on our fountains. Gorgeous…
Wednesday, October 31 , 2018
Our 65 day sale continues this week with 20% of urns. Our classic urns are timeless. There are so many ways to style our hand crafted cast stone urns to…
Wednesday, October 17 , 2018
It’s week 4 of our 65 day sale already! Time flies! Why not make the most of this week’s 20% discount on our stone sundial plinths before the clocks go…
Monday, October 15 , 2018
This is the time of year to watch the last beautiful blooms and colourful leaves before winter sets in. A stone bench creates a tranquil spot to sit back and…
Monday, October 01 , 2018
Our 65 day sale has officially begun! Each week we will be offering our customers 20% discount across a different product range. Our hand made stone garden ornaments make beautiful…
It’s been 65 years since Chilstone started making garden ornaments and architectural stone. In that time we have made products for so many wonderful customers, from simple garden planters, to…
Thursday, September 13 , 2018
Autumn is not the end of the gardening year. In fact it’s the beginning. Autumn is the busiest time of year for Garden Designers, making new plans for spring. Grow…
Wednesday, July 18 , 2018
We are regularly asked to work on a number of interesting restoration projects at Chilstone. When our local Head of Parks Helen Timms asked us to repair a damaged Art Deco…
Wednesday, June 27 , 2018
How should you look after Garden Wildlife in the Heatwave? It’s a heat wave and many gardens are in full bloom. While gardeners are carefully watering their plants we mustn’t…
Friday, May 25 , 2018
That’s it folks for another year! A huge thank you to EVERYONE who supported us and came to see us! Here are our best bits! Kew Fountain We received…
Tuesday, May 22 , 2018
There are so many magnificent show gardens and trade stands this year. The judges have their work cut out choosing the best of the best. The designers have been up…
Monday, May 21 , 2018
Don’t Miss the Best Bits! There’s a lot to see at the RHS Chelsea Flower show and with only a day to see it all you want to make sure…
Wednesday, May 16 , 2018
Find us at stand PW/607 Here Comes Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Chilstone are back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 . After winning the highest award, 5 stars, in…
Thursday, May 10 , 2018
Meeting a Legend It’s not everyday that you get to meet the Children’s Laureate, the highest accolade for an author for young readers. Lauren Child had sold millions of books helping…
Tuesday, November 28 , 2017
Worlds Most Photographed Planters Couple! Yesterday we were very excited to hear the announcement of the imminent Royal Wedding. We would like to congratulate HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…
Monday, October 02 , 2017
Autumn Sale Chilstone are offering 15% discount on selected cast stone garden ornaments (https://www.chilstone.com/garden-ornaments.html) and planters (https://www.chilstone.com/garden-ornaments/pla ..
Wednesday, September 27 , 2017
Autumn is the perfect time to plant trees. The increased rain fall helps to establish root systems. As the air temperature drops below the soil temperature, top growth stops allowing…
Wednesday, August 30 , 2017
Vintage Chilstone is back! After a successful summer, we are offering a limited number of pieces for sale. Each handcrafted cast stone garden ornament increases in value as it weathers….
Sunday, August 06 , 2017
RHS Product of the Year 2017 Finalist! After the success of our RHS Chelsea show garden last year (https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2016/Meningitis- ..
Tuesday, July 25 , 2017
Unique Pieces Chilstone’s cast stone garden ornaments, planters and statues increase in value with age. Some of our pieces have sold well at auction at Sotheby’s (http://www.sothebys.com/en.html).
Monday, June 26 , 2017
We have been so touched by all your compliments and positive responses about our 5 star award winning stand at the Chelsea Flower Show. (https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/awards ..
Monday, June 19 , 2017
Five Star Team! We are absolutely thrilled to have won a whopping FIVE stars from the RHS Judges (https://www.rhs.org.uk/) for our stand! Wow! Designed by Ali Dempster (http://www.sandstonedesign ..
Friday, May 26 , 2017
We were honoured that Good Morning Britain Presenter Charlotte Hawkins unveiled our Kew Fountain ..
Monday, May 15 , 2017
So Excited! Oh yes, Chilstone are back at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017! As if we could stay away? Our stand 84 Hospital Way is being built and we couldn’t…
Tuesday, May 02 , 2017
This weekend we were lucky enough to listen to award winning author Piers Torday’s, talk at the Chiddingstone Literary Festival in Kent. A fantastic event, despite the unreliable British weather!…
Tuesday, January 10 , 2017
Our talented on site engraver Nigel Hartfield has kindly shared some of his work for the blog. Imaginative and highly skilled there are so many ways to make your cast…
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