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.
TRAVEL WORDS 
Oooh yes, that is a cheery one. Comfortable though? Maybe not so much. Here’s mine. And it may be my last … https://margaret21.com/2025/09/21/a-buxton-bench/
I didn’t sit as the shop was open. But it does have a wonderful view over the channel.
That counts for a lot. But so does comfort.
Yours is very interesting though I did have to look it up.
what a beautiful blue, looks freshly painted, and those tiny flowers painted on the back give it a real spring feel. I’m on time this week, here’s mine https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/bench-challenge-anniversary-6/
I particularly liked the daisies!
It wouldn’t be a comfortable fit in mine, but it’s very pretty. Not a shy, retiring shop. Happy Sunday xx
Definitely not shy. I guess they must repaint all this every year given the location. On reflection perhaps a little too bright for me.
If the beautiful blues didn’t draw you in, that intriguing name would.
It’s unusual. But I keep out of these type of shops, I have more than enough knickknacks! What I really wanted was a cup of coffee.
Colourful, and welcoming too. The perfect bench for that shop. The photos look really good fully enlarged.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks Pete. I didn’t venture inside as I don’t want to buy any more ornaments. But it does look attractive. They must have to paint it all every year I imagine.
Very jolly! i have one here : https://suejudd.com/2025/09/21/forlorn-looking-bench/
I wouldn’t say that it was forlorn. Looks like a rather attractive garden surrounding the gazebo.
The little walled garden
Oh, that’s very cheering! I love all the blue, it makes me feel quite seasidey.
Very seasidey