Benches

Tavistock Town Council owns or looks after around 200 benches throughout the town, parks and open spaces.

If you would like to dedicate a bench as a memorial, or to commemorate a special occasion, please complete the Memorial Application Form below and return to the Works Department for consideration. Alternatively if you wish to discuss the installation of a memorial please Contact Us

Memorial Application Form 

Two designs of bench are available, a simple bench design and a formal bench design. No other design is permitted except with the permission of the Council. A brass plaque must be supplied by the donor and the wording and size must be accepted by the Council. The bench will be maintained by Tavistock Town Council for an initial period of 10 years.

The cost of a memorial bench from 1st April 2023 is £660 + VAT, the cost for an additional or amended plaque on a previously purchased bench is £83 + VAT.

Bench and other Memorial Rules and Regulations

If you are interested in other memorials (e.g. trees, art works or other structures) please contact the Council for further information.

Unfortunately, we are unable to grant all requests for benches and other memorials as there only a limited number of locations available each year. However, we do try to accommodate all requests where possible. 

Simple Bench Design 

Simple Bench Design

 Formal Bench Design 

Formal Bench Design