A brand new art trail for Chelmsford

Farleigh Hospice is proud to be working with Chelmsford For You – the city’s Business Improvement District with support from Chelmsford City Council to bring Buzz in the City, the very first sculpture art trail to the city of Chelmsford in the summer of 2025.

Get Chelmsford buzzing

For 10 weeks, a swarm of uniquely designed giant and mini bee sculptures will be installed through streets, parks and places of interest, encouraging locals and visitors alike to get out, bee active and enjoy spending time together in our buzzing city!

The art trail is completely free for everyone to enjoy. A Buzz in the City printed map along with a dedicate mobile app will be available to help you plot a route around the trail and to discover each bee, its artist and its sponsors.

After the trail closes these spectacular artworks will be auctioned off to raise much-needed funds for Farleigh Hospice who provide specialist palliative and end of life care and bereavement support to their local community in mid Essex.

Farleigh Hospice

Bee part of the swarm

Whether you’re a talented artist looking to showcase your unique designs to thousands of visitors or a business who want to reach more people with your products or services while supporting a local charity, there are lots of ways to bee a part of this buzzing event!

Schools, care homes and community groups can also join the swarm by decorating their own mini bee! After the trail their bee will there’s to keep as a lasting memory of their involvement in this high profile art project.

Bee involved

Why bees?

Bees have a strong sense of community and teamwork, tirelessly working together for the greater good.

Their incredible work ethic, dedication and persistence are qualities that our hospice staff and volunteers also embody as they strive to provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.

We also admire bees for their industrious nature, environmental importance and educational value.

Bee part of the buzz

Artists

Become a commissioned artist

We are looking for talented professional and amateur artists to create unique, awe-inspiring designs for our bees!

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Businesses

Sponsor a bee sculpture

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of your organisation, reach potential new customers and show your support for your local hospice charity.

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