Sleepers

At Rose Building Supplies, we stock a wide range of garden sleepers – also known as railway sleepers or landscaping sleepers. Garden sleepers/  railway sleepers or railroad sleepers, are traditionally used for laying rail tracks. These large, rectangular, sawn pieces of timber are versatile for various landscaping and gardening projects, such as raised beds, lawn and border edging, steps, pathways, and retaining walls. For more garden edging options, features, and garden furniture, explore our timber & wooden garden edging or planters to enhance your garden and landscaping projects. Recently, railway sleepers have gained renewed popularity due to their versatility and strength, making them ideal for building planters and providing excellent edging as well as structural timber for retaining walls. Railway Sleepers are available for fast local delivery or can be collected in store in our Peterborough, Huntingdon and Corby branches. If you still need some assistance, please call into your local branch for advice.

Traditionally used for laying rail tracks, sleepers are now popular in gardens and landscaping thanks to their strength, versatility, and natural timber look. Whether you’re searching for oak sleepers, treated sleepers, or premium timber sleepers near me, we’ve got you covered.

Popular Uses for Sleepers

• Raised Beds & Planters – Create long-lasting timber beds for vegetables or flowers.
• Edging & Borders – Define lawns, pathways, and borders with solid wooden sleepers.
• Steps & Pathways – Build rustic steps and garden walkways.
• Retaining Walls & Structures – Strong enough for terracing, garden walls, and outdoor features.

Local Stock & Delivery

All our sleepers are stocked across Peterborough, Huntingdon, and Corby, available for same-day collection or quick local delivery. Perfect for homeowners, landscapers, and builders looking for reliable timber sleepers in Cambridgeshire.