From the roaring success of the Lionesses to the dog-friendly garden that stole the show, 2025 was anything but dull. How well do you remember the highlights?
Whether you're hosting a Christmas gathering or a New Year's Eve party, take a look at our big quiz of 2025...
QUESTIONS
1. At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May, David Austin unveiled the first striped rose in its history. Who was it named after?
2. Which southern European butterfly was officially recorded in the UK for the first time?
a) Small White
b) Southern Small White
c) Green-veined White
3. Which dog-related activity caused over 30 per cent of UK hand and wrist injuries in 2025, costing the NHS £23 million?
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4. Which countryside author’s book was delayed after they faced allegations of fraud and misrepresentation?
5. On his visit in August, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was pictured sipping tea with Keir Starmer from the mugs of which famous ceramicist?
6. The UK's dog population is at an all-time high. Put these top three breeds in order of popularity: collie, golden retriever, Labrador retriever.
7. During the Wimbledon men's final, what unexpected object flew from the crowd and interrupted Jannik Sinner's serve?
8. At the Natural History Museum in February, what image did the Wildlife Photographer of the Year The People's Choice Award winner capture on camera?
a) A badger face-to-face with its street-art twin
b) A fox caught mid-leap photobombing a wedding
c) A squirrel stealing a photographer’s snack
during a shoot
9. The 250th anniversary of the birth of which eminent English author inspired fans to don their bonnets and breeches?
10. Which former Radio 1 DJ became the newest Countryfile presenter?
11. The Ashdown Forest Foundation in Sussex is to receive £450,000 to celebrate the centenary of which beloved children's book?
12. Which orchard fruit saw a resurgence after decades of decline?
13. Which charming UK village, nicknamed Little Venice, went viral on TikTok, sparking a tourist frenzy?
14. A farmer became the first person to successfully cultivate which luxury ingredient on a Scottish island?
a) Saffron
b) Pinot Meunier grapes
c) Truffle
15. Which once-native creature was officially licensed to be released into England’s waterways?
16. Which grand estate was the backdrop for Downton Abbey in The Grand Finale?
17. Which remarkable discovery was made in the Yorkshire countryside?
a) A Viking burial
b) An Iron Age hoard
c) Roman amphitheatre remains
18. Which member of the Royal family shone a spotlight, in a video series, on the power of nature to lift our spirits?
19. In the UK Big Garden Birdwatch, which of these dropped to the lowest number ever?
a) House sparrow
b) Starling
c) Blue tit
20. Farrow & Ball took inspiration from which garden tool, used to make holes in soil, when naming a new paint colour?
21. Which classic British teatime treat was revived with gourmet toppings
by Michelin chefs?
22. Which of these actors did NOT appear in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club?
a) Helen Mirren
b) Jim Broadbent
c) Ben Kingsley
23. Which spectacular event held annually at Edinburgh Castle celebrated its 75th birthday?
24. A noisy cavalcade of what brought Whitehall to a standstill in February?
25. US vice-president JD Vance holidayed in which area of England over the summer, causing chaos for locals with road closures, ID checks and motorcades?
26. Which unofficial mascot accompanied the Lionesses on their winning streak at the Euros in Switzerland?
a) A teddy bear nicknamed Wayne Rooney gifted by the footballer
b) A cavapoo called Reggie owned by the team’s coffee provider
c) Chocolate Labrador Win, the official dog of their training ground
27. Monty Don designed his first show garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May. Which friend of his inspired the design?
28. What disaster hit Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm over the summer?
29. Meghan Markle launched her As Ever range of food and drink in April. Which of these hasn’t been on sale this year?
a) Flower sprinkles
b) Marmalade
c) Artisanal gin
30. Prince William and his family announced they would be moving to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian house in Windsor Great Park. With an estimated value of £16 million, how much was it rented out for per year in 1998, before it was renovated?
a) £60,000
b) £24,000
c) £95,000
ANSWERS
1. King Charles III
2. b) The Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) was officially recorded in Hartlepool and Suffolk in summer 2025
3. Dogs pulling on leads
4. Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path
5. Dame Emma Bridgewater
6. Golden retriever, Labrador retriever, collie
7. A champagne cork
8. a) Badger
9. Jane Austen
10. Vick Hope
11. Winnie-the-Pooh
12. Plum
13. Bourton-on-the-Water
14. c) Truffle
15. The beaver
16. Highclere Castle
17. b) An Iron Age hoard
18. Princess Catherine
19. b) Starling
20. Dibber
21. Crumpets
22. b) Jim Broadbent
23. The Royal Military Tattoo
24. Tractors, during farmer protests
25. The Cotswolds
26. b) Reggie the cavapoo
27. His dog, Ned
28. An outbreak of bovine TB
29. c) Artisanal gin
30. a) £60,000
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Kaper Merlins Handmade Paper Sculpture
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Helen Briggs Winter Hare Signed and Mounted Giclée Art Print
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Lino Lord Bee Etched Enamel Mug
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Jina Gelder Illustration Garden Birds Canvas Lampshade
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The Fae Potter Mushroom toadstool incense stick holder ceramic pottery
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Theodore and Olive Jewellery Silver Stag Charm Necklace
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Helen Round Winter Fox Linen Aga Pad
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Liz Corley Art Cotswold Hare Linen Tote Bag
This generously-sized tote bag is a pretty and practical gift for friends always on the go.
Undercover Recycled Leather Bugs Travel Set
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little ram studio Back Garden Bats - Limited Edition - Original Linocut Print
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