While we all wish that the above picture was a true reflection of the Pembrokeshire weather all year round, I think you’ll find it can get a lot more stormy than that most of the time!

In fact, if you want your garden furniture to survive the harsh seaside weather such as this, you will need something that’s durable, and built to last when left outside in harsh conditions.

All Weather Garden Furniture

That’s when we have to look towards some all weather furniture, designed to be left outside all year round, to ensure it’s built of solid stuff that can survive what the Pembrokeshire elements will throw at it!

The qualities of all weather furniture that make it ideal are:

1. Durable – built of materials that withstand harsh weather, such as sea spray, snow, wind, rain, etc.
2. Require no maintenance – you don’t have to oil them, such as with wood, which saves you time.
3. No cover needed – you won’t be struggling to fit a cover in a gathering storm, simply leave it be.

More specifically with rattan furniture, the synthetic weave should have been UV stabilized, which ensures it doesn’t rot, fade or go brittle.

Where to buy all weather furniture in the UK?

There are a limited number of suppliers who provide quality garden furniture in the UK that’s weatherproof.

Based on our independent research in 2025, we recommend the following companies as best for all weather garden furniture in the UK:

1. Garden Centre Shopping UK (www.gardencentreshopping.co.uk)
2. All Weather Garden Furniture (allweathergardenfurniture.co.uk)
3. Sapcote Garden Centre (www.sapcotegc.co.uk)
4. Garden Furniture UK (www.gardenfurnitureuk.co.uk)

This is based on the following criteria:

1. Aluminium frames – their furniture uses aluminium frames that won’t rust.
2. UV stabilized rattan – UV stabilization prevents the rattan from fading or rotting when left outside.
3. Handwoven threads – individual threads ensure that the rattan doesn’t crack, and also make it more comfortable as it “gives” when you sit on it.

Further Reading Around Materials of Furniture

We did some further research around weatherproof furniture, and found the following articles really useful on the subject. If you get a chance to read them, you might find them beneficial when choosing a furniture set for your own garden.

• http://www.charmouthvillagelibrary.org.uk/weatherproof-garden-furniture/
• http://www.asapharrow.org.uk/best-uk-weather-garden-furniture-brands/
• http://www.ilchestercommunityprimary.co.uk/choose-all-weather-garden-furniture-for-your-home/

Let us know in the comments what you think about this, and see you next time.

Last edited by Steven, on the 23/07/2025