Adding to our portfolio of station transformations with Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail comes the series of herb beds that we’ve installed at stations including Colchester, Witham and South Woodham Ferrers. Planted with the likes of mint, rosemary and thyme, they’re not only suitable for commuters to pick from and cook with on their …
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Becontree Railway Station, London
A bed of lavender. It might not look like much right now and wait and watch – this will soon be a hive of activity (excuse the pun). Thanks to TfL for letting this happen.
Uxbridge Railway Station, London
This bed was incredibly overgrown when our gardening team were called in by TfL to its rescue. They carefully cut back dominating plants to give everything room to thrive and added in more pollinator-friendly flowers for seasonal forage.
Cambridge Railway Station, Cambridgeshire
We were approached by the family of Amanda Battini in 2021 with the request to create a commemorative bee-friendly tribute for a woman who loved nature and bees. With donations from the family, friends and Amanda’s former workplace, Mills & Reeve LLP, we transformed the dilapidated planters at Cambridge Railway Station. Repairs were made to …
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Amersham Railway Station, Buckinghamshire
The small planter outside Amersham Railway Station is part of the original 1892 building. A community notice board sits inside it. We have restored that planter, along with all the others inside the station, to bring them back to their original splendour.
Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station, Worcestershire
When faced with the large-scale blank white walls of Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station, we knew we had the perfect canvas for an interactive and engaging art commissioned. So, with support from GWR, we commissioned Somerset-artist Alice Baker to create a mural depicting a world without pollinators – and the powerful change that can happen when …
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London Bridge Railway Station, London
In 2020, the Bee Friendly Trust launched a competition to create a unique sculpture that would draw public attention to the worrying fact that populations of honey bee and many other vital pollinators are dwindling. The entries were diverse and original. But one, designed by university student Madeleine Higgs, stood out for the simplicity of …
Woburn Sands Railway Station, Bedfordshire
Proving that you don’t need a lot of space to create a wildlife area, this small triangular patch ticks all the boxes for pollinators with raised beds of pollen-rich plants, including flowering herbs. Created with funding from generous donations and anonymous supporters.
Oxford Railway Station, Oxfordshire
When we were asked to brighten up a wall near the bike park at Oxford Station, we knew just who to ask. Local artist Sarah Hoyle is known for her bold illustrations and designs, and the bee-themed artwork she created for us doesn’t disappoint. Just in front, we planted up an area of abandoned grass …
Oxford Railway Station, Oxfordshire
Head to Platform 4 at Oxford Station to enjoy an impressive run of bee-friendly planters, all packed with pollen-rich plants such as lavender and flowering herbs. Outside the station you’ll also find a small wildlife space for pollinators. Not sure where to look? Head for the mural by local artist Sarah Hoyle! The bee friendly …
