Are you looking for a traditional agricultural barn, a spacious workshop, secure storage for vehicles and machinery, or a striking building that can become an extension of your home? A bespoke oak barn from English Heritage Buildings offers exceptional flexibility, quality, and timeless style, no matter the intended use.
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While they remain an essential part of many working farms and rural properties, oak barns can be adapted for an incredibly wide range of practical and commercial uses.
Our oak barns provide robust, weather-resistant spaces for livestock, feed, hay, machinery, and agricultural equipment. Large open spans allow excellent access for tractors and farm vehicles, while enclosed sections can provide additional protection where required.
If you’re passionate about woodworking, classic car restoration, engineering, or other crafts, an oak barn creates the perfect environment for a dedicated workshop. Designed around your equipment and working style, it provides the space needed to pursue hobbies without compromising your home.
Timber barns are also increasingly popular for commercial ventures, including farm shops, estate buildings, visitor facilities, workshops, storage buildings, and rural businesses. Their traditional appearance blends naturally into the countryside while providing practical modern space that works as hard as you do.
Whatever your plans, we’ll work with you to design an oak barn that’s perfectly suited to its intended purpose.
An L-shaped stable complex with 6 loose boxes, one tack room and 2 bays for storing hay and larger equipment.
Stable and garage complex consisting of 2 stables, tack room, two enclosed garage bays with a further one open garage bay and 2 large storage areas and a drive through.
Four stables, a tack/tea room, a secure store and a open fronted covered area in a U-shaped complex.
An 'L' shaped oak framed complex incorporating 4 stables, a tack room and two secure storage areas accessed via double doors.
An oak framed stable complex comprising of three stables and a single enclosed garage.
A block of 3 stables each with a softwood stable door and a softwood mullion window.
An 'L' shaped complex comprising of 3 stables, a tack room and an open area for hay and straw which has a higher eaves height to accomodate a small tractor.
This 2 bay outbuilding has one small stable with covered area in front and then next to that a bay used to store hay, feed and various pieces af machinery. It has a pair of gara...
This oak framed garage complex is formed of two different buildings. The first building is a three bay open garage and the third bay is open to the rear as well. There is a cloc...
This oak framed stable has two bays, one small bay accessed by a stable door, and another large bay with a stable door to the right side, and a mullion window.
This 9 bay building has 2 seperate garages, both with garage doors to the front, 3 open bays used as a hay barn, then 3 stables and finally a feed store / tack room on the end. ...
This oak framed complex of buildings comprises of an open fronted two bay garage coonected to a small store, which is accessed via a solid single door and has a two pane casemen...
This oak framed stable complex includes three standard stables complete with stable doors and windows, one foaling stable that is slightly bigger and as well as a stable door an...
This oak framed garage and stable building has two open garage bays and one enclosed, as well as three stable bays with stable doors and a mullion window to the front.
This oak framed garage building is formed of two different frames, the first is a small store accessed by a single solid door to the front and with a mullion window to the side....
This is an oak framed equestrian building. On the left hand side are three garage bays which a secured with sets of garage doors and one of the bays can also be accessed via the...
This oak framed building is comprised of two different frames. One is a three bay stable with each bay enclosed and accessed via a stable door to the front and a mullion window....
This is a three bay oak framed equestrian building.There are two stables with a two pane window to the right of the doors and the third bay is suitable for a tack room accessed ...
This oak framed stable complex has two frames; the first is a six bay stable, with enclosed bays and access via a set of stable doors to the front and rear of each bay. There ar...
An oak frame equestrian/stable building, with hay store and shelterd roof area.
An oak framed two storey building. On the bottom floor both single and barn doors are used in this equestrian style building. On the first floor there is a balcony as well as ro...
A large traditional oak frame barn building with one set of barn doors.
A three bay oak framed stable, with two stable doors and one personel door.
A 20 bay oak frame stable / equestrian complex in a U-shape. There are twelve stables, two foaling stables and a coverd building between which is open in the centre for access t...
An 11 bay stable / equestrian complex, there is a tractor store on the right attached to the hay store. In the centre is two stables which then leads to a tack room. Next to the...
A 9 bay oak frame equestrian building made up of 2 frames. The first frame is 6 bays with an upper floor. On the ground floor one bay is enclosed with a pair of iroko garage doo...
A 9 bay oak framed garage made up of 2 frames. The first frame is 3 bays in size with set back partitions along the front to create an aisle at the front. The front wall has 2 m...
A 2 bay equestrian building with the left hand bay being utilised as a hay store with a solid single door at the front and an aisle at the rear while the right hand bay is a she...
We design every building around your exact requirements. Whether you’re looking for a simple open-sided structure or a fully enclosed barn with insulated spaces and glazed elevations, every detail is tailored to your vision. Working closely with you throughout the design process, we can create a building that complements the character of your home while delivering the practical space you need both now and in the future.
Your bespoke oak barn can include:
Every frame is manufactured to your approved drawings before leaving our Sussex workshop, meaning you’ll receive a building that’s been carefully considered from every angle before production even begins.
Every oak barn we manufacture is crafted using carefully selected French green oak, sourced from sustainably managed forests where responsible forestry practices ensure trees are continually replanted for future generations. Inside our Sussex workshop, every piece of this timber undergoes multiple stages of grading and inspection before being precision-machined using advanced manufacturing technology. This allows us to produce beautifully accurate components while preserving the traditional mortise and tenon joinery that has been trusted in oak construction for centuries.
Our commitment to quality is reinforced through our BM TRADA Q-Mark certification – an accreditation few other UK oak frame manufacturers have achieved. Regular independent audits ensure our manufacturing processes consistently meet rigorous industry standards, giving you complete confidence in the quality of your investment.
The result is an oak-framed building that’s not only beautiful to look at, but engineered to provide exceptional structural performance for decades to come.
Although our buildings celebrate traditional English craftsmanship, they’re manufactured using modern engineering techniques that deliver exceptional accuracy. Every oak frame is digitally modelled before being precision cut in our workshop using advanced machinery, ensuring each joint fits exactly as intended when it reaches your site.
By combining traditional mortise and tenon joinery with precision manufacturing, installation becomes faster, smoother, and more efficient, reducing time on site while maintaining the authentic character that makes oak-framed buildings so distinctive.
Once your design has been approved and manufacturing is complete, we’ll arrange delivery at a time that’s convenient for you. Our oak frames are supplied throughout the UK, with every delivery carefully planned to ensure your project progresses as smoothly as possible. Customers who prefer can also discuss collections directly from our Sussex workshop.
If you don’t already have a contractor in mind to complete the building work, we can also introduce you to our network of approved contractors. These professionals understand our products and work to the same exacting standards that we apply throughout manufacturing.
Everything we manufacture is unique, which is why our Gallery provides the perfect place to discover what’s possible. Browse a wide range of completed oak barns to see how previous customers have used their buildings for everything from agricultural storage and workshops to elegant leisure spaces and commercial buildings.
You’ll find inspiration in a variety of sizes, layouts, and architectural styles, helping you visualise how your own bespoke oak barn could complement your property.
For more than 30 years, English Heritage Buildings has specialised exclusively in crafting bespoke oak-framed buildings that combine traditional English craftsmanship with modern precision engineering.
When you choose us, you’ll benefit from:
It’s this commitment to quality that has earned us the trust of thousands of homeowners across the country.
Depending on how you intend to use your building, it can be designed to accommodate insulation, double glazing, and a wide range of interior finishes that transform the space into a warm, practical environment.
Many customers also choose to add features such as:
Whether you’re creating a workshop you’ll use every day, a home business space, or a leisure building for family and friends, your oak barn can be designed to support comfortable year-round use.
There’s no better way to appreciate the craftsmanship behind our buildings than by visiting our workshop in the Sussex countryside. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to see our skilled craftsmen at work, watch oak frames being precision-manufactured, and explore examples of our completed buildings up close.
You’ll also be able to discuss your project with our experienced team, ask questions about the design process, and gain a deeper understanding of what makes our oak frames so distinctive.
Whether you’re gathering inspiration or are ready to begin planning your own project, we’d be delighted to welcome you by appointment, Monday to Friday. Get in touch with us today to arrange your visit.
If you’re still exploring ideas, our brochure is the perfect place to start. Packed with inspiration, completed projects, product information, and guidance on the design process, it provides everything you need to begin planning your own bespoke oak barn.
Request your copy today, then speak to our team when you’re ready to discuss your ideas.
Whether you’re creating practical agricultural storage, a spacious workshop, secure vehicle accommodation, or a versatile space for work or leisure, our experienced team is here to help. Browse our gallery for inspiration, request a copy of our brochure, or arrange a visit to our Sussex workshop to see our craftsmanship first-hand.
When you’re ready to take the next step, contact our team and discuss your project with one of our specialists. You’ll soon discover how a bespoke oak barn can be designed entirely around you.
With nearly four decades working with green oak, we are at the forefront of our industry and are proud of the work we’ve done in the past and will continue to do in the future.
We are the UK’s only oak framed building company to carry an EXOVA BM Trada Q-Mark, which means that with us you get a standard that you cannot get elsewhere.
We are the recent winners of the South East Best Rural Manufacturing Business Award.
