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About Charlesworth.

Established 1991 — based at The Middleton Woodyard, in the heart of the South Lakes, since 2000.

Sawyer at the band-mill
Yorkshire Dales National Park Lake District National Park Lancaster University NPTC qualified Established 1991 Made-to-order timber Yorkshire Dales National Park Lake District National Park Lancaster University NPTC qualified Established 1991 Made-to-order timber
Sawyer at the band-mill
Stock timber racks
— About us

Thirty-five years in the heart of the South Lakes.

Charlesworth Tree Care & Fencing was established in 1991, and since 2000 has operated from The Middleton Woodyard at the Old Railway Goods Yard near Kirkby Lonsdale. From here we serve the local community and beyond with a wide range of fencing materials, timber treatment, made-to-order timber and full woodland operations.

Quality and customer satisfaction come first. Whether you’re a farmer, a homeowner or a local authority, you can rely on us for reliable tree care, fencing and wood products — trusted by the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks, Lancaster University, and many others.

TRUSTED BY
The Yorkshire Dales & Lake District National Parks, Lancaster University, and farms, estates and homeowners across the South Lakes.
— Why choose us

A small team, doing it properly.

01

Trusted by institutions

Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks, Lancaster University and many local authorities — repeat clients since the mid-90s.

02

Thirty-five years of experience

Extensive expertise in tree care, fencing, sawmilling and woodland operations, all under one roof and one team.

03

Easy to find, easy to deal with

The Old Railway Goods Yard at Middleton, off the A65 near Kirkby Lonsdale — pop in, walk the stockyard, talk it through.

04

Quality and service, first

Farmer, homeowner or local authority — every job is held to the same standard, and we'd rather mill it right than mill it fast.

— What people say

4.9 ★ · on Google

★★★★★
“It's like an Aladdin's cave. All the treasure is wood. This time I just wanted bits for crafting — no job too small, it seems.”
Carole CalderbankLocal Guide · Google review
★★★★★
“Incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely friendly — they took the time to make sure I got exactly what I needed. Well-cut, well-stored and clearly handled with care. Great service and great pricing in one place.”
Laura WadsworthLocal Guide · 2026
★★★★★
“An awesome place. My wife does pyrography and after a brief chat with one of the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable people I've met, she was presented with the perfect piece for her craft. 5-star care from this little gem.”
Alan WesleyLocal Guide · Google review

A job to talk through?

Give the yard a call, send a note, or pop in any day Monday–Saturday.