At the Bee Friendly Trust, we’re strong believers that railway stations all hold the potential to be thriving habitats for wildlife, including pollinators such as bees. Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station is one of our favourite examples of that. It has floral planters, an area set aside for wildflowers, teardrop ponds and now a dedicated Eco …
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North Camp Railway Station sits within the thriving Blackwater Valley pollinator corridor. The four planters that we installed at the station in May 2026, join a wildflower area on the opposite side of the railway line, sown within an old railway siding. The planters were installed with support from the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust, Friends …
We installed two planters at GWR’s Radley Railway Station in Oxfordshire, in May 2026. They replace two pre-exisiting planters, which had begun to decay, and are being looked after by local volunteers.
Today, on World Bee Day, we are delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 Bee Friendly Awards. World Bee Day is a chance to celebrate the vital role bees and other pollinators play in supporting healthy ecosystems, biodiversity and food production. It is also an opportunity to recognise the incredible efforts of the people, …
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We’re still talking about last year’s event. Read on to find out why you don’t want to miss out. 20 and 21 June Saturday 10 am to 5 pm There will be performances to be discovered, artworks to find, stories to be told, music to be heard, artists to encounter and workshops to participate in. …
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In 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Bee Friendly Trust, we gifted our much-loved BeeDome to a school in Worcestershire that has long been a supporter of the Bee Friendly Trust. The BeeDome’s next chapter will see it enjoyed by the pupils of Norton Juxta Kempsey CE Primary School, where it will provide …
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The planter we installed at Redland Railway Station in 2026 is a particularly special planter for the Bee Friendly Trust. Not only did it mark the beginnings of our 10th anniversary celebrations but it was also the 100th station planter project that the team has completed. Installed with support from GWR and the Severnside Community …
Installed in February 2026, this planter joins other bee-friendly projects on the GWR network. The GWR network is a wonderful example of the Bee Friendly Trust’s mission in practice: collaborations which create habitats where pollinators can thrive.
Installed in February 2026, this planter joins other bee-friendly projects on the GWR network. The GWR network is a wonderful example of the Bee Friendly Trust’s mission in practice: collaborations which create habitats where pollinators can thrive.
When the Bee Friendly Trust launched 10 years ago, its mission was simple: to create habitats where bees and all pollinators could thrive. Working at railway stations, Bee Friendly Trust projects form natural pollinator pathways where wildlife can find shelter, food and nesting spots. We have worked closely with a number rail networks and community …
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