National Trust Garden Building Collection

This collection, inspired by the historic outbuildings of National Trust estates in East Anglia, combines timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Featuring traditional elements like sawn boards, corrugated roofs, and natural colour palettes, it’s perfect for those with classic tastes.

Crafted in our West Norfolk factory using FSC®-certified timber from Sweden, these buildings reflect our strong commitment to sustainability. Designed in collaboration with the National Trust, they embody the charm of bygone eras while maintaining exceptional build quality.

Our buildings are exceptional and unrivalled. We source the best quality timber and materials for every stage of our building process, right down to the paint systems we use.

National Trust Sheds & Summerhouse

2.4 x 3.6m Blickling National Trust Shed with Apex Roof and Built In Log Store

The Blickling Shed

1.8 x 2.4m Oxburgh National Trust Shed Painted in Terrace Green with a Pent Roof

The Oxburgh Shed

National Trust Peckover Garden Shed in Disraeli Green

The Peckover Shed

1.8 x 2.4m Felbrigg National Trust Shed Painted in Disraeli Green with an Apex Roof

The Felbrigg Shed

An attractive National Trust summerhouse in a well kept garden beside a timber fence. The building has an apex roof covered with corrugated sheeting with a slight overhang on the gable.

The Ickworth Summerhouse

A small attractive national trust summerhouse with a pent roof covered in corrugated material.

The Flatford Summerhouse

3.0 x 3.0m Orford National Trust Summerhouse Painted in Terrace Green

The Orford Summerhouse

The Lavenham Summerhouse

Our Partnership

Through our long-term collaboration with the National Trust, we have contributed over £500,000 to the charity. This significant contribution aids the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, in its mission to protect and preserve over 780 miles of coastline, 250,000 hectares of land, and more than 500 historic properties. Our support helps ensure that nature, beauty, and history remain accessible for everyone, fostering a connection with the nation's heritage for future generations.

Why we are so proud of our timber garden buildings

Customise your Garden Building

Use our online tool to customise a National Trust summerhouse or shed to your specifications. You can choose from a range of building sizes and colours exclusive to our National Trust range.

Handmade to Order

All our National Trust garden buildings are handmade to order in our Norfolk-based fworkshop by our team of experienced craftsmen.

Supporting the National Trust

Country estate managed by the National Trust

For each National Trust building sold a contribution is made to the trust help look after and conserve these special places across East Anglia for ever, for everyone.

FSC® Certified Timber

To make our garden buildings, we use only the highest quality FSC® certified Redwood, sourced from a timber mill in Northern Sweden, which practices sustainable forestry.

No Planning Permission Required

2.4 x 3.0m Flatford National Trust Summerhouse Painted in Wades Lantern with a Roof Overhang

Our National Trust garden buildings do not require planning permission as they are designed to be under 2.5m high. However, if you would like some advice on planning permission, drawings, and any necessary support you may require our knowledgable team are here to help.

National Trust Exterior Paint

This colour palette has been inspired by the special places cared for by the National Trust. There are 6 natural colours to choose from that will allow the buildings in this range to blend seamlessly into your garden.

Our Base Laying Service

We require our sheds and summerhouses have a solid, level base to sit on. For a completely hassle-free experience, you can choose our in-house base laying service.

Why Choose Crane

Established in 1975 by David Crane, Crane Garden Buildings are proud to still be, at their heart, a Norfolk-based, family-run business, and a highly rated producer of high quality timber garden buildings.