Construction has begun at National Trust Calke Abbey, in Derbyshire, making a start to the extension of the ‘Explore’ Car Park.

Set to improve visitor experience, the new all-weather car park is designed to increase efficiency in peak demand.

‘McPhillips’, the site’s contractors, arrived on site on Monday, carrying out site preparation, this weeks activities ensure that the project runs smoothly, with welfare facilities installed for construction personnel.

We attended the launch of a new exhibition celebrating 30 years of the National Trust at Croome and the restoration of Lancelot Capability’ Brown’s landscape.

Bea Landscape Design are proud to have played an ongoing role, since 2001, in the restoration and evolution of Croome since receiving our first commission in 2001. Our early involvement included overseeing the dredging and restoration of the estate’s lakes – a key element in revitalising Brown’s iconic landscape vision and improving the ecological health of the site.

Over the years, our contribution has continued to evolve alongside the wider restoration programme. We are currently involved in the creation of a new visitor reception building and car park, designed to enhance the arrival experience while responding sensitively to the surrounding historic landscape. The project reflects a careful balance between modern visitor requirements and the preservation of the estate’s unique character and heritage.

We look forward to continuing our association with Croome and supporting the National Trust in the stewardship of this exceptional landscape.

The Stablecroft project at Moseley Old Hall has been honoured with the Gordon Miller Award by the Countryside Management Association. This recognition highlights the project’s outstanding contribution to landscape design, accessibility, and environmental enhancement. Congratulations to everyone involved in delivering this achievement.

After securing planning permission, work started at Old Moseley Hall in Wolverhampton on the Stablecroft Project where a new accessible hard surfaced pathways connected across the meadow linking the Tree Hide to the newly installed Boardwalk along the pond’s edge.

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Construction is underway on a new public amenity hub at Mercia Park, the 3.5 million sq. ft manufacturing and logistics development owned by IM Properties. Located off Junction 11 of the M42 motorway, the scheme provided a ‘hub’ for its community-focused infrastructure.

Mercia Park includes extensive public open space designed by BEA, with thoughtfully planned pathways for use by local residents and employees based on site. The new hub has been created to integrate seamlessly with the wider Mercia Park development while enhancing accessibility and wellbeing.

Planned features include secure bicycle stands, dedicated car parking, a woodland setting, and a breakout seating area complete with a striking public art wall. The space is expected to benefit walkers and cyclists, further strengthening connections between the business park and the surrounding community.

Further updates on the project will be shared as construction progresses.

We are delighted to announce our appointment by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to design a new ‘Garden of Reflection’ at their headquarters in RAF Cosford.

The thoughtfully designed garden will offer a dedicated space for bereaved families, friends, and supporters of the charity to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones. Created as a peaceful and secure environment, the garden will provide an opportunity for quiet reflection, remembrance, and personal tribute.

This meaningful addition to the site will complement the ongoing work of the charity’s Patient Liaison Team, who support individuals and families through their grieving journey.

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Arboricultural work at the site of the former Axis Building on Holliday Street in Birmingham has started.  

To protect the sites numerous 50+ year old London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) trees, Suction Excavators hired from HV Excavators ltd, supervised by our colleagues, have been used, alongside an Air Spade, to remove loosened soil to uncover tree roots which are then noted and protected from heavy construction.

Once the existing trees are protected, development will continue and eventually deliver the ‘Goods Station’ featuring mixed-use development on the site of the former Axis building.