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.
That’s a lovely spot to sit and listen to the birds singing. One of my two benches today is similar: https://margaret21.com/2025/05/25/two-benches-one-at-home-one-abroad/
I didn’t stop to test out the bench as I was heading down to the river. Greenway is in a delightful location.
It looks it.
Lovely surroundings for a bench.
This was deep in the woodland.
Rather fancy and a good place to sit among the flowers Jude.
Here’s my contribution this week
Yes I like the elegant style of this one.
What a delightful place to sit! and a great place to explore I’m sure. as a complete contrast, I have chosen a rather forlorn bench in sight of the abandoned Dinorwic slate quarry in North Wales, an image that I came across when I was sorting some files: https://suejudd.com/2025/05/25/bench-challenge-anniversary-2/
Greenway is in a lovely location on the River Dart. I can see why Christie used it as a holiday home.
Yes, indeed
That looks a very peaceful bench to rest on Jude. I’ve got one from our visit in Brooklyn when we visited the Hawkesbury River https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/birthday-getaway-last-day/
I love the style of this bench. Didn’t stop to test out the comfort though.
Some stylish ironwork on that bench, and the curved back is just the right angle for relaxing.
Best wishes, Pete. x
It does look nice, but I didn’t sit on it as I was heading to the boat shed which was the scene of the crime in the Poirot mystery ‘Dead Man’s Folly’
A very elegant bench in lovely surroundings.