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Discover The Woodbridge Beepass Trail
Embark on a delightful journey with The Woodbridge Beepass, a self-guided walking trail that spans approximately 24.2 km. This ordered route features 15 charming stops, each offering a unique experience at local beecafes. Whether you’re a nature lover or a food enthusiast, this trail invites you to explore the scenic beauty of Woodbridge while savoring delicious refreshments along the way.
The trail begins at Whisstocks and meanders through several picturesque locations, including Kingston Pavilion and Elmhurst Park, before concluding at Rushmere West. Each stop is designed to provide a cozy atmosphere where you can relax and recharge. Currently, the trail is waiting for adventurers, with no participants having completed or started their journey yet. Grab your walking shoes and be among the first to enjoy this delightful experience!
Updated 20 days ago
Whisstocks
The former Whisstocks boatyard on the edge of the River Deben now known as Whisstocks place is home, not surprisingly to the ‘Whisstocks bee cafe’. This bee cafe is situated centrally in public area containing shops, restaurants, Woodbridge museum and most famously ‘The Longshed’. Currently home to the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon boat recreation.
This bee cafe is a ?g and is a green focal point in a heavily concreted post industrial area. It is not unusual to find art groups seated around the area incorporating our bee cafe in to their painting projects.
In the coming season it is entirely possible this bee cafe will become mobile, so watch this space.
This bee cafe is a ?g and is a green focal point in a heavily concreted post industrial area. It is not unusual to find art groups seated around the area incorporating our bee cafe in to their painting projects.
In the coming season it is entirely possible this bee cafe will become mobile, so watch this space.
Kingston North
Welcome to our newest Bee Cafe situated at the North end of Kingston Field. This Bee Cafe has an unusual presentation.
part 1, The initial cafe as pictured has a central planter with a separate external plant surround. This has allowed for a sheltered area between the two planters which has been designated for wildlife. Currently inhabited by a mole, frog ramps have been suggested for this area. Watch this space!
part 2, The linear planter runs along the tree line at the North of Kingston Field. Each of the Bee cafe units are bolted together to form a barrier which it is hoped will prevent vehicle incursions on to the playing field. This series of planters will be fed by a specially designed irrigation system which should be operational by next summer.
watch a video here https://www.facebook.com/1705984857/videos/2057514378118691/
part 1, The initial cafe as pictured has a central planter with a separate external plant surround. This has allowed for a sheltered area between the two planters which has been designated for wildlife. Currently inhabited by a mole, frog ramps have been suggested for this area. Watch this space!
part 2, The linear planter runs along the tree line at the North of Kingston Field. Each of the Bee cafe units are bolted together to form a barrier which it is hoped will prevent vehicle incursions on to the playing field. This series of planters will be fed by a specially designed irrigation system which should be operational by next summer.
watch a video here https://www.facebook.com/1705984857/videos/2057514378118691/
Kingston Pavilion
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Market Hill
Market Hill
The Woodbridge Market Hill is home to the iconic 16th century Shire Hall. Built by Thomas Seckford in or around 1575 it has had many uses over the centuries. As a Guild Hall, as a Court House and as a Grain market. Currently it is used for Civic Ceremonies such as Weddings, Partnership Ceremonies, Heritage and Community events.
It could be considered the heart of Woodbridge
Behind the Shire Hall on the Market Square you will find the three Market Hill Bee Cafes. These Bee Cafes are ably managed by a core group of adopters who incidentally grew the largest verbena this year (2025). Paul often uses these bee cafes to trial some of his up and coming ideas, so always worth a visit.
Maintenance equipment for these Bee Cafes is stored in ‘the cell’….tales are told about locking people up in these very spartan areas in years gone by. Look after our Bee Cafes or you too might find yourself locked up.
The Woodbridge Market Hill is home to the iconic 16th century Shire Hall. Built by Thomas Seckford in or around 1575 it has had many uses over the centuries. As a Guild Hall, as a Court House and as a Grain market. Currently it is used for Civic Ceremonies such as Weddings, Partnership Ceremonies, Heritage and Community events.
It could be considered the heart of Woodbridge
Behind the Shire Hall on the Market Square you will find the three Market Hill Bee Cafes. These Bee Cafes are ably managed by a core group of adopters who incidentally grew the largest verbena this year (2025). Paul often uses these bee cafes to trial some of his up and coming ideas, so always worth a visit.
Maintenance equipment for these Bee Cafes is stored in ‘the cell’….tales are told about locking people up in these very spartan areas in years gone by. Look after our Bee Cafes or you too might find yourself locked up.
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Elmhurst Park
Elmhurst Park In Woodbridge is the location of our biggest bee cafe. Updated in 2025 to incorporate a 1350 Litre water reservoir to capture rainwater, it is the first bee cafe to incorporate satellite baby bee cafes. The current baby bee cafe is situated 80-100 metres from the main cafe and directly in line of sight from the main structure.
If you look closely it also incorporates some interesting tech. Elmhurst is a real showpiece and was the venue for our educational video on dead heading for bee cafe adopters.
If you look closely it also incorporates some interesting tech. Elmhurst is a real showpiece and was the venue for our educational video on dead heading for bee cafe adopters.
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Bee Cafe also known as ‘The Cannon’ is situated on Lime Kiln Quay Road. You will find it behind the Red Lion Public House next to the actual Cannon a very short walk from the Elmhurst Bee Cafe.
This Bee Cafe was installed at the beginning of the 2024 season and was the first (probably the only) planter to include a tree. The strawberry tree was quite unique and an interesting experiment….currently it is in the nursery at Bee Cafe HQ.
This planter was updated to a 5g planter in 2025.
This Bee Cafe was installed at the beginning of the 2024 season and was the first (probably the only) planter to include a tree. The strawberry tree was quite unique and an interesting experiment….currently it is in the nursery at Bee Cafe HQ.
This planter was updated to a 5g planter in 2025.
The Deben Seal
Deben Seal/Ego
This is the home of the bee cafe sited outside the Deben Seal (Ego) Hostelry, situated in the Maidensgrave area of Woodbridge.
This bee cafe was the first cafe that required a highways licence as not only is it sited in a grass verge maintained by Suffolk County Council but it is adjacent to two public highways.
Consequently, a great deal of time and effort was expended by those involved to complete the necessary paperwork and obtain the coveted permissions.
Success with this venture allowed the Melton Bee Cafes to proceed in a timely manner.
This is the home of the bee cafe sited outside the Deben Seal (Ego) Hostelry, situated in the Maidensgrave area of Woodbridge.
This bee cafe was the first cafe that required a highways licence as not only is it sited in a grass verge maintained by Suffolk County Council but it is adjacent to two public highways.
Consequently, a great deal of time and effort was expended by those involved to complete the necessary paperwork and obtain the coveted permissions.
Success with this venture allowed the Melton Bee Cafes to proceed in a timely manner.
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Melton West
Melton is a village situated North East of Woodbridge on the Deben Estuary and is currently at the Northern end of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.
These bee cafes are situated in the grass verges close to the traffic lights on Woods Lane. Established in 2025 these are 5g Bee Cafes, initially planted by Bee Cafe HQ, Adopters and importantly children from Melton Primary School along with their ‘Forest School’ teacher. These two cafes have a real community feel being adopted by local residents Sally and Emma, facilitated by a water provided by Dennis.
Melton East
Melton is a village situated North East of Woodbridge on the Deben Estuary and is currently at the Northern end of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.
These bee cafes are situated in the grass verges close to the traffic lights on Woods Lane. Established in 2025 these are 5g Bee Cafes, initially planted by Bee Cafe HQ, Adopters and importantly children from Melton Primary School along with their ‘Forest School’ teacher. These two cafes have a real community feel being adopted by local residents Sally and Emma, facilitated by a water provided by Dennis.
These bee cafes are situated in the grass verges close to the traffic lights on Woods Lane. Established in 2025 these are 5g Bee Cafes, initially planted by Bee Cafe HQ, Adopters and importantly children from Melton Primary School along with their ‘Forest School’ teacher. These two cafes have a real community feel being adopted by local residents Sally and Emma, facilitated by a water provided by Dennis.
Black Tiles
This charming "Bee Cafe" is an inviting wooden planter located by a sidewalk. It features a vibrant mix of colorful wildflowers, including purple, blue, and pink blooms, providing a welcoming environment for bees and other pollinators. The planter is well-maintained, with lush, varied foliage and a sign offering information about its purpose. Surrounded by a grassy area and situated near a pedestrian path, this small yet impactful feature promotes biodiversity in the community.
Rushmere East
Welcome to the Rushmere East Bee Cafe
Both of the Rushmere Bee Cafes were installed during the 2025 season. Situated at Rushmere St Andrew and sponsored by the Parish council, they can be found on the Woodbridge Road, close to Foxwoods Ceramics. Both East and West are 5G (5th generation) Bee Cafes.
Rushmere itself is a village and parish close to the Eastern suburbs of the County town of Ipswich. Importantly it surrounds Rushmere Heath an area of common land and is the start of the 60 mile Sandlings Walk which starts on the heath and ends in the Suffolk town of Southwold and is the start of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.
Both of the Rushmere Bee Cafes were installed during the 2025 season. Situated at Rushmere St Andrew and sponsored by the Parish council, they can be found on the Woodbridge Road, close to Foxwoods Ceramics. Both East and West are 5G (5th generation) Bee Cafes.
Rushmere itself is a village and parish close to the Eastern suburbs of the County town of Ipswich. Importantly it surrounds Rushmere Heath an area of common land and is the start of the 60 mile Sandlings Walk which starts on the heath and ends in the Suffolk town of Southwold and is the start of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.
Rushmere West
Both of the Rushmere Bee Cafes were installed during the 2025 season. Situated at Rushmere St Andrew and sponsored by the Parish council, they can be found on the Woodbridge Road, close to Foxwoods Ceramics. Both East and West are 5G (5th generation) Bee Cafes.
Welcome to the Rushmere West Bee Cafe
Rushmere itself is a village and parish close to the Eastern suburbs of the County town of Ipswich. Importantly it surrounds Rushmere Heath an area of common land and is the start of the 60 mile Sandlings Walk which starts on the heath and ends in the Suffolk town of Southwold and is the start of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.
Welcome to the Rushmere West Bee Cafe
Rushmere itself is a village and parish close to the Eastern suburbs of the County town of Ipswich. Importantly it surrounds Rushmere Heath an area of common land and is the start of the 60 mile Sandlings Walk which starts on the heath and ends in the Suffolk town of Southwold and is the start of the Woodbridge Bee Pass.