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Garden plaques

A dedication for a favourite place.

Mark a favourite spot, a memorial tree or a garden bench with words of your own. Choose brass or stainless steel, leave the inscription room to breathe, and check a free online proof before you order.

from £95.50

Standard engraving, fixings and UK delivery included. Extras are shown before checkout.

Design garden plaque

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Names, dates and tribute wording
Garden and wall memorials
Brass or stainless steel finishes
Optional wood backing

Size, wording and fitting

Plan your garden plaque.

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Choose a size for the whole inscription

A 150 × 50 mm bench plaque suits a name, dates and a short dedication. A5 (210 × 148 mm) gives a longer tribute more room. A4 (297 × 210 mm) suits a shared garden dedication or a message with several names. Measure the available mounting surface before choosing.

Choose the finish by setting

Brass gives a warm contrast against timber and stone. Aged brass is hand-patinated and sealed for a softer appearance. Stainless steel has a silver finish that suits a simple, contemporary garden. Brushed and polished brass naturally change over time; choose with that changing appearance in mind.

Give every line enough space

Make the name or dedication the clearest part of the layout, then place dates and the personal message beneath it. Keep lettering clear of the border and fixing holes. View the proof at the intended plaque size: if it feels crowded, shorten the message or choose a larger plaque.

Design online, at your own pace

Your words. Your approval.

How it works ↗

Choose your plaque

Choose the size, metal finish and fixings. See the price update as you change your options, including engraving and UK delivery.

Create your layout online

Enter your wording and create a layout in the designer. Adjust the text and spacing, and download the proof PDF to review or share before paying.

Check, then order

Check every name, date and fixing position. Approve the layout, check the production estimate and pay securely. Production starts after approval and payment.

A place for the plaque

Plan the mounting
before the wording.

The setting decides how much room you have and how close someone can get to read it.

On a bench, wall or timber support

Measure the flat fixing area, including any narrow bench slats. Keep holes away from joints and edges. Standard fixings are included; tell us what you are mounting to so the fixing arrangement can be checked. A wall or a separate timber support can give a tree dedication a clear place without fastening the plaque to the living tree.

At a shared garden or public bench

Ask whoever manages the site for their permitted dimensions and mounting position before designing. Put the plaque where planting will not cover the inscription, and leave access for cleaning. If you have an existing bracket or support, send its dimensions with your enquiry.

Looking after the finish

Care depends on the selected finish. Check the care instructions before using polish or abrasive cleaners, especially on a sealed, aged or coated surface. Ask us about the intended location before ordering if it is particularly exposed or near the sea.

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Words to make your own

Garden plaque wording examples.

These are sample inscriptions, not customer commissions. Change the names and wording, then use the proof to check the fit.

A short bench dedication

Start with a bench size

In memory of Margaret Ellis
1942–2024
Always happiest in the garden

A longer family tribute

Start with A5

In loving memory of
David Thompson
1951–2023
A much-loved husband, dad and grandad.
We remember you here,
in the garden you loved.

A community tree dedication

Consider A5 or A4

This oak was planted
to celebrate fifty years
of our community garden.
With thanks to everyone
who has helped it grow.
1976–2026

Marking the opening of a garden, school space or community project? Our opening plaque guide covers formal names, roles and ceremony dates.

A little help choosing.

Compare the brass and stainless steel finishes before choosing a material. For a ceremony, building dedication or a list of contributors, see opening plaques and formal inscriptions.

Remembering someone? Compare personalised memorial plaques in brass and stainless steel, with memorial inscription examples to help you find the words.

Looking for a portrait made from a favourite photograph? Explore the portrait plaque examples at Portraits in Metal, our sister brand. Its portrait service is currently in preview.

Help before you order

Your questions, answered.

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Can garden plaques be used outside?

Yes. Choose brass or stainless steel with suitable fixings. The proof shows the layout, material and fixings before payment.

What size is best for a garden plaque?

A5 is a good starting point for names, dates and a short message. Bench plaque sizes work better for very short wording.

Can I see my plaque before I pay?

Yes. Create your layout in the online designer, with no account or payment needed. Check names, dates, line breaks and fixing positions, then download your proof PDF if you need time to decide. The PDF includes a link to return to your design. The proof is for approving wording and layout; screen colours and texture previews are illustrative.

What is included in the price?

Standard plaque prices include engraving, standard fixings and UK delivery. Wood backing, special finishes and other extras are priced in the designer before checkout.

How long will my plaque take?

Standard production is estimated at 5 working days from proof approval and payment. Standard aged-brass plaques are estimated at 7 working days; A4/A5 with wood backing at 10; custom sizes and other wood-backed plaques at 15. Your selected options determine the estimate shown before checkout. These are production estimates, with delivery time additional. Contact us before ordering for a fixed event date.

Which material should I choose for outdoors?

Brass gives a warm, traditional appearance and develops character over time. Stainless steel has a clean silver finish. Both can be used outdoors with suitable fixings. Choose the finish you prefer and check the fixing options in your proof.

Put your words in place.

Create your layout and see the price before you pay.

Design your plaque