Bench Map is a free map of public benches across the United Kingdom, helping people find places to sit, rest and enjoy public spaces.
Most bench locations on Bench Map come from OpenStreetMap, a collaborative mapping project maintained by volunteers around the world. OpenStreetMap contains millions of mapped features, including public benches in parks, towns, cities, coastal paths and countryside locations.
Depending on what has been recorded, bench entries may include additional details such as whether a bench has a backrest, the material it is made from, seating capacity, and other attributes.
Bench Map also allows visitors to rate benches based on comfort, ambience and views, helping others discover great places to sit and relax.
Bench Map regularly refreshes its bench data from OpenStreetMap to incorporate new benches and updates made by contributors. As mapping activity varies around the country, some areas may be more comprehensively mapped than others.
Yes. If you discover a bench that is missing from the map, you can help improve coverage by contributing to OpenStreetMap or sharing feedback with Bench Map.
Community contributions help make public seating easier to find for walkers, cyclists, tourists, older people, and anyone who needs a convenient place to rest.
Bench Map focuses on public benches across the United Kingdom. The aim is to create the most useful and comprehensive map of public seating in the country, making it easier to discover places to rest, enjoy a view, or take a break during a journey.