Shire GB

Shire GB began manufacturing garden buildings in 1981, drawing on the experience of a team that had previously built yachts. That change of direction produced a range of sheds, cabins, workshops, and small spaces for relaxing. The company manufactures its products in the United Kingdom at Wisbech and Sutton Bridge, with facilities bringing together woodworking, storage, and production.

Sheds and workshops serve garden storage and work. The selection distinguishes overlap-board buildings from tongue-and-groove options, alongside storage spaces in different formats. Garden Store, Barn Shed, and Overlap sheds are part of that range. The building’s purpose helps organize the choice before moving on to size and door or window positions.

Log cabins and summerhouses add another way to use outdoor space. Herewood, Ringwood, Bourne, New Forest, Abbeyford, and Hale are among the cabin references in the catalog. Arbors, small covered seating spaces, include corner options. The collection allows a place for storing tools to be distinguished from one intended for spending time in the garden.

Children’s and animal uses have their own lines. Stork appears among the playhouses; pet housing includes dog kennels, runs, hen houses, and hutches. Animal Ark, Hen House, Country Hutch, and Universal Run show different formats. Each family is identified by its use rather than treating a playhouse and storage shed as equivalent products.

In-house manufacturing allows custom buildings to be requested: changes in dimensions or height, different door and window positions, or an individual design. Shire describes slow-grown Scandinavian timber and sustainably sourced materials within its selection. Its facilities include planing, joinery production, covered storage, and capacity to hold a broad selection of buildings.

The process is supported by installation service, delivery information, and a guide to preparing the base. The company maintains a retailer network and publishes customer photographs, frequently asked questions, and guidance for choosing a suitable building. Visits to its Wisbech site are by appointment. The offering covers both the building and its preparation: purpose, dimensions, base, and assembly form part of the same garden project.