The Bee Block (XL) is a large nesting block for solitary bees, designed for use in gardens, allotments and landscaping schemes, or for integration into walls as part of construction projects. Based on half breeze block dimensions, it can be incorporated into masonry while also working well as a standalone feature.
Designed and made in the UK by Green&Blue, the Bee Block (XL) provides nesting space for cavity-nesting solitary bees. These bees play an important role in pollination and are non-swarming, do not produce honey and have no queen to defend, making them safe to encourage around children and pets.
Design & Use
The block contains multiple moulded cavities where solitary bees lay their eggs. Entrances are sealed by the bees using mud or chewed vegetation, depending on the species. Adult bees emerge the following spring and the nesting cycle begins again.
The Bee Block (XL) can be used as a decorative feature in gardens or allotments, or built into walls and landscaping structures to provide long-term nesting habitat where natural sites may be limited.
Construction
Based on half breeze block dimensions, the Bee Block (XL) is suitable for integration into new builds, extensions, retrofit projects and landscape walls. When built into masonry, it can be installed in place of a standard block using mortar, without altering the footprint of a structure.
Siting & Positioning
For best results, the Bee Block (XL) should be positioned in a warm, sunny location facing south, with no vegetation blocking the nesting cavities. It should be installed at least 1 metre above ground level, with no maximum height.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: Cast concrete made with up to 75% recycled material from the Cornish China Clay industry
- Dimensions: 215 × 215 × 102.5 mm
- Weight: Approx. 7 kg (unpackaged)
- Design: Solid block with moulded nesting cavities
A practical and durable way to support solitary bees through thoughtful garden design and biodiversity-focused construction.
The Bees Block is designed and made by Green&Blue in the UK.
Materials Made from cast concrete using up to 75% waste materials from the Cornish China Clay industry.
Dimensions 215mm x 215mm x 102.5mm
Weight Approx 7 kg (unpackaged)
Positioning The largest of the Bees Blocks should be positioned in a warm sunny spot, south facing, with no vegetation in front of the holes. Ideally placed at least 1 metre from the ground with no upward limit.
Delivery & Returns
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please see our full returns policy for more information.
