London Overground and London Underground meet here and this has been a joint project with both. We have built large planters on the District Line platform and created a series of raised beds from scaffolding planks on the Overground Platform.
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Richmond Railway Station, London
We have worked closely with South Western Railways, Network Rail and Transport for London to install planters on this busy interchange.
Barnes Railway Station, London
Visitors to the London Wetlands Centre get off their trains at Barnes and our mature planters and wildflower meadow provide a welcome start to their visit.
Putney Bridge Underground Station, London
Ticking off our Putney planter projects came last, but not least, Putney Bridge. The platform lent itself perfectly to one of our 3m x 1m planters, while, at the opposite end of the station, we couldn’t resist planting up a long-neglected bed, too. We hope the football fans who regularly use the station like the …
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East Putney Underground Station, London
We have @AnthonyLongden1 to thank for this fantastic picture of our East Putney planter, proving that our projects not only appeal to honey bees and pollinators but also the commuters using the stations, too. Who doesn’t love a win win?
Putney Railway Station, London
Where the Bee Friendly Trust story began: Putney was our first ever station and the planters that started our project. A neighbouring estate agent keeps the planters watered to this day.
Hinchley Wood Railway Station, Surrey
Hinchley Wood Residents’ Association approached us for help in making their local station more bee friendly. We have installed this long planter between the new and well-used bike rack and the station entrance. The Residents Association is keeping it watered and tended.
Amazing Bee Facts
Did you know… A worker bee can travel at around 20 mph, unladen (with pollen, nectar, propolis and water) Bees collect about 20kg of pollen every year; it provides them with a rich source of protein and fat, keeping the colony strong enough to make honey The strength and health of honey bee colonies has …
The Bee Friendly Trust Takes to the Road!
We’re bringing the joy of bees to an event near you
Britain’s Bees Need You!
Find out how you can support our wildlife work at a Bee Friendly Trust Volunteer’s Evening.
