Parkes & Recreation 

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Company details

  1. Garden Furniture Shop
  2. Fireplace Manufacturer
  3. Steelwork design company

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Welcome to Parkes & Recreation, where we hand craft unique outdoor accessories and furniture with passion, precision and artistic design.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy

Our chiminea looks amazing and functions really well. Out of lock down we have been having small gatherings where people have enjoyed sitting around the fire chatting and being able to toast marshmallows. 🔥👌

17 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and product

Very impressed with the service and product. Chimanea Delivered in just 2 days. Have had lots of comments on how lovely it looks. Would highly recommend this company.

15 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous products and great customer service

We have bought a Diablo log burning fireplace and a wood hive log store. We have been really impressed with the customer service. We spoke to the team who advised us on the best products to suit our garden. The products were delivered and installed in the garden with great care and attention. We have been so pleased by the quality of the products which are so sturdy and they look fantastic.The heat generated is amazing - it has really made a difference to how we use our garden.

4 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BRILLIANT PRODUCT TINDERBOX CHIMENEA

Corten steel firebox has live up to expectation and more.The Tinderbox
Chimenea is brilliant it already has taken on that lovely rust coloured patina.
Its easy to light and dispose of ashes.Great heat can sit out all night.
Love it so much I want another.

3 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic product and service

We are delighted with our corten Steel chimnea which has rusted well and looks fantastic. The delivery service was excellent as we didn't have to wait long at all and Tom brought it a long way. This ensured that there was no damage in transit.
We would definitely recommend this company.

2 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional product (chimnea) and…

Professional product (chimnea) and personal service. Nice chat when delivered too. I've told several people and the guests I had over loved feeding the flames and marvelled at not being inundated by smoke. What else can I say?

As someone else said the draw is very impressive, not much off a full chimney. A baffle in a 7 shape like you see in the back of a regular chimney, even if fixed, might both slow the draw and help capture that heat

2 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Modern

Modern , quality product , whilst being aesthetically pleasing !! Would recommend

2 June 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, very well made and throws off a lot of heat whilst looking great as a piece of garden sculpture, especially now it has gained some rust and heat colour.
Delivery was very quick and friendly and my initial enquiries were answered promptly.
Would definitely recommend.
One product improvement- the draw on the fire is very strong due to the shape and a small damper hidden in the top would help to control the burn rate and propensity to draw up and distribute ash.
I've taken to putting a small oven tray over the top to reduce the opening, not very aesthetic but does reduce the draw.

2 June 2021
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Reply from Parkes & Recreation

Thanks for the feedback Vince, I'll take your idea onboard and we will see how we can develop this cost effectively.

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