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.

I thought for a moment we were in Parc Guell in Barcelona. That’s a lovely shot. A new one from this last trip? xx
No. Didn’t go into the city this time, just around the horrendous roundabouts! But I do have some new benches from the trip.
It is a lovely tiled bench for three Jude
Yup! Room for you and me and Jo. ❤️
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It’s very pretty but doesn’t look comfortable. Perhaps only for a very short rest! Cheers.
As far as I can remember they were quite comfy, maybe not the first set so much as no real back.
So pretty, but not comfortable, I’m sure, as Lynette says. And Jo is right too. This bench has a very Spanish feel. Mine don’t: https://margaret21.com/2025/09/07/benches-in-the-bourse/
They are shaped so actually quite comfortable. And I agree with the Spanish vibe.
And a blue bench from me too, Jude. I’ve finally made it to this challenge, and from a spot I know you know about:
https://tishfarrell.com/2025/09/07/the-blue-bench-at-wildegoose-nursery/
Ah, lovely blue bench and even lovelier potting bench!
Thought you’d like it 🙂
That reminds me of some of the benches in Parc Guell, Barcelona.
Best wishes, Pete. x
They do seem to suggest that.