Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.

This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.

Geometric Squares | Day 26
lovely benches for sitting and chatting with friends and family, or just contemplating the beauty which surrounds
The RHS benches are gorgeous, but come at a price.
good point!
A lovely backdrop, Jude.
It’s a lovely garden, but because of ongoing roadworks M25/A3 they lost £6 million last year. I know Genna and a lot of her friends didn’t buy an annual pass because of them.
Are the roadworks finished now? That’s a bit rough.
Still ongoing when we were there at the end of December, but should be finished this summer.
Titchmarsh has organised a petition asking for compensation from the government.
Worth a try!
Quite lovely in design and place to sit.
I double dipped this week
Yes it’s a great place to visit and enjoy.
Ten flippin’ years! Where did that go? I shall join you today, https://suejudd.com/2025/01/26/lone-bench-with-a-view-reprised/
So 10 years since we had coffee in that lovely rose garden!
Goodness!
Those are quality benches!
Indeed they are. I wouldn’t mind either of them.
You know I am a big fan of benches. They are both great, but I prefer the second one because it has arms. I always think a good bench needs armrests.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Even better if they are wide and flat to balance a drink on.