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 Area.

The Eco Area, which runs alongside a public footpath and the station’s flood attenuation area, is vibrant. It is visited by birds, including reed warblers, long-tailed tits and kestrels; butterflies, bees and dragonflies; and 13 species of bat. But not many people realised it was there.

In partnership with the Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership, we have worked with four local schools to better signpost this space. In workshops led at Himbleton CE Primary School, Honeybourne Primary School, Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School and St Barnabas CE First Middle School, the children created artwork of some of the wildlife that can be found in the Eco Area. You can find their artwork not only on the signage throughout the space but also on four rustic wooden benches, which we installed last week.

We are continuing to collaborate with artists, community groups and residents to transform the Eco Area into an area for all to enjoy. Coming next… an array of willow sculptures, which mark the start of an exciting new sculpture trail that will run through the site.

Later this year, we have plans to begin work on an outside education area and, in early 2027, we will be planting living willow archways and hedging – adding to the habitats already present at the station.

So, if you find yourself travelling through Worcestershire Parkway, or visiting Worcester itself, do make a visit to the Eco Area and see what we’re up to.

And, if you like what you see, please donate to help us bring this project to completion.