Best garden benches

A garden bench is a great addition to any garden. They add a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden from and can also be decorative. Benches can be used as a focal point in a garden design or placed under an archway covered in climbing plants.

Whether you're looking for a garden bench made out of wood or metal, or for a classic or more modern design there are plenty of options to suit all tastes.

We've rounded up some of the nicest benches on the market so that you can fill your garden with comfortable and beautiful places to sit.

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Best garden benches

HLC Metal Antique Garden Bench

This decorative metal garden bench from HLC Store would make a lovely addition to a traditional or country garden on a lawn, patio, decking area or within a planting design. It can seat two people making it the perfect place to pause for a chat while wandering around the garden. It has also been designed in a classic style that will enhance any garden and comes in black or bronze. The back and arms of the bench have been decorated using twisted metalwork. Made from wrought iron, it is also durable and rust-proof.

BrackenStyle Oxford Teak Garden Bench

This sturdy wooden garden bench would fit in well with any garden design from modern to cottage style. Sold by furniture experts BrackenStyle who have been supplying garden furniture for twenty years, this piece is sure to last the test of time. It is made using ethical grade-A teak from sustainable forestry and constructed with durability in mind. Teak is a hardwood capable of withstanding hot and cold temperatures and the textured grain makes for an attractive appearance. This bench is fitted with classic scrolled arms and an ergonomic curved seating design to support posture.

Classic 2.5 seater bench

• Buy now from Norfolk Garden Furniture (£1495).

Norfolk Garden Furniture produces galvanised steel benches with an eighteenth and nineteenth century design. They come in a full range of colours from azure to buttercup so you can choose one to suit the style of your garden. The cross-over of traditional design with modern materials makes for garden benches that fit seamlessly into the landscape whilst also being durable and hard-wearing.

Ravenna Bench

• Buy now from Cox & Cox (£595).

This stylish bench from Cox & Cox would make a beautiful addition to a country garden. Constructed in acacia wood with a washed finish, this garden bench has an elegant design. The curved arms and soft grey seat cushion would make it the perfect spot to settle down with a book in the garden or chat with friends over a G&T on a sunny day.

Teak Garden Furniture San Francisco Bench

• Buy now from Luxus Home and Garden (£899 £499).

This curved bench from Luxus Home and Garden would make a lovely addition to a lawn or patio. It is made from grade-A teak and is sanded to a smooth finish and can stay outdoors in all weather; it needs no assembly or maintenance and is very hard-wearing. This bench also comes with a fitted cushion making it a particularly comfy option and a great place to relax in the garden.

Sleeper Wooden Traditional Bench

• Buy now from Wayfair (£99.99 £96.51).

This simple garden bench from Forest Garden is a solid and sturdy option. The basic design means that this bench would work well in a range of different gardens from modern to classic and would blend well into its surroundings. Made from FSC-certified timber, it also comes with a 15-year guarantee and comes in two different sizes.

Gartenbank

• Buy now from Wayfair (£166.99).

This garden bench from Dakota Fields is made in a classic British design which would work well in a traditional or cottage garden. The frame is made from black lacquered cast iron and lion heads decorate the arms. The mahogany coloured hardwood boards are easy to maintain and create a comfortable seat. It would make the perfect place to sit and relax or perhaps to watch the birds in the garden.

Wooden Garden Bench

• Buy now from Amazon (£69.99).

This acacia-wood bench is a more modern garden seating option which would work well in a small city garden or on a patio. It comes in ready to assemble sections and is easy to maintain with a little teak oil to keep the wood looking vibrant.

If a garden bench isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at our recommendations for the best outdoor sofas, the best swing chairs or the nicest rattan furniture sets.