It is the second year that the meadow, which was planted with over £3,000 worth of seeds in 2025, has been open to members of the public over the summer.

Very much in its initial stage, the big idea for the Druridge Bay reserve is simple: let visitors watch a brand-new wildflower habitat come to life over the next decade.

As part of the recent Biodiversity Boost project, twelve different types of wildflowers such as common vetch, meadow cranesbill, oxeye daisy, bird’s-foot trefoil, viper’s bugloss, and lady’s bedstraw are already flourishing.

Twelve specific signs have been put into the ground to help people spot them more easily.

Alex Lister, Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Druridge Bay Landscapes Manager, said:

“The Biodiversity Boost project gave a wonderful £750,000 boost for work, both large and small, on all our Druridge Bay reserves. 

“The seed planting is a great example of a small action by volunteers which will really enhance the beauty of the reserve which over the summer months attracts at least 20,000 visits to the reserve by people from all over the world.”