Explore beautiful North Yorkshire

A tour of workshops producing fine handmade furniture to commission

See the traditional craft of furniture making on a tour along the scenic byways of North Yorkshire's Herriot Country

Use the interactive Google Map above or click links below to view more information on each of the furniture trail members.

About the Trail

The charming market town of Thirsk is set in a beautiful and historic part of North Yorkshire. The area is rich in cabinet making skills and has a wealth of furniture making companies with workshops and showrooms for all to see and enjoy.

These companies use a variety hardwoods to make an enormous range of furniture, made to the specific requirements of their customers. People come from all over Britain to have their furniture designed and made by their favourite craftsmen in the wood and style that they have chosen.

The Thirsk Furniture Trail includes seven furniture makers, all committed to producing furniture of exceptional quality. This website offers an introduction to their work and a guide to their workshops where a warm welcome is extended to all visitors. Combined with the wonderful local scenery and other attractions in the area, the Trail is a unique way to enjoy this part of North Yorkshire.

Thirsk Furniture Trail Members

Beaver
Furniture

Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe

Traditional and contemporary hand-made fine English oak furniture. Visitors to the showroom are also able to see the skilled craftsmen at work.

Carthouse
Furniture

Carlton Miniott,
Thirsk

A family run business offering a wealth of experience in furniture design. Handcrafted furniture, adzed surfaces and exquisite woodcarvings in hand-picked hardwoods.

Coxwold
Cabinet Makers

Coxwold

Coxwold Cabinet Makers uphold the finest tradition of craftsmanship. Renowned for quality custom-built furniture, kitchens, bedrooms & unique items to meet each customer needs.

Graham Duncalf
Furniture Maker

Bagby,
Thirsk

Starting from the tree butt to the finished article, all work is undertaken entirely by Graham, and each individual piece carries a trademark hand carved swan.

Old Mill
Furniture

Balk,
Thirsk

The Knight family and their team of skilled craftsmen at Old Mill Furniture make traditional, timeless and modern furniture in a variety of solid hardwoods.

Squirrel
Woodcarvers

Husthwaite,
York

Wilf Hutchinson established Squirrel Woodcarvers in 1957. He and his son Trevor produce handmade furniture in seasoned English oak, each carrying their carved squirrel symbol.

Treske
Furniture

Thirsk

Treske's showrooms house an extensive collection of beautiful bespoke furniture of exceptional quality, displaying a wide range of freestanding and fitted hardwood furniture.