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11 boxes · 11 themes

Meet our boxes

We have 11 phone boxes for you to meet in the Borough of Richmond Upon Thames covering Barnes, Kew, Richmond and Twickenham. Each box has been given a name and a theme. You will be able to unlock our phone boxes' content by visiting them on one of our 11 walks.

Bertie and Sophie phone box
01 · Biodiversity & 02 · Sustainable food

Bertie and Sophie

Bertie covers biodiversity and explains how species diversity supports the health of our local eco-systems. You will learn how to create space for nature and attract more species into your outside space and environment. Sophie explores sustainable foods and helps you identify diets that are better for the planet and your health. You will also learn how biodiversity keeps our food systems resilient and healthy.

Visit them on

Richmond Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames RiverRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Terrace GardensRichmond Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkKew Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Richmond Hill via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Twickenham High Street via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Richmond Green via Thames River
Freddy phone box
04 · Fungi

Freddy

Freddy covers the world of fungi, an often-overlooked kingdom, which underpins life on earth. You will discover exciting facts about the importance of fungi in our ecosystems and their contribution to humanity, including how to protect them and how to use them better.

Visit Freddy on

Richmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Terrace GardensRichmond Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkKew Green ↔ Richmond Hill via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Richmond Park
Peter phone box
05 · Plastics

Peter

Peter shines a spotlight on our contradictory relationship with plastics. On the one hand, plastics have revolutionised our lives. On the other, they are starting to accumulate in our environment, and more recently in our bodies. Learn how to use plastic more responsibly by visiting this phone box.

Visit Peter on

Barnes ↔ Kew Green via Wetland Centre
Ted phone box
08 · Climate hope

Ted

Ted looks at climate anxiety, and the emotional toll environmental change can have on people. This box channels Ted Lasso's positive mindset helping you feel less overwhelmed and giving you practical tools and tips needed to overcome stress and feel empowered to act locally.

Visit Ted on

Richmond Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames RiverRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Terrace GardensRichmond Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkKew Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Richmond Hill via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Twickenham High Street via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Richmond Green via Thames River
Tilly phone box
09 · Trees

Tilly

Tilly explores the role of trees, often referred to as one of the lungs of our planet. From biodiversity to air quality, trees are central to a healthy environment. You will learn why they matter, how eco-systems rely on trees, and how to protect trees in your local area.

Visit Tilly on

Richmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Terrace GardensRichmond Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkKew Green ↔ Richmond Hill via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkRichmond Green ↔ Richmond Green via Richmond Park
Walter phone box
10 · Water

Walter

Walter focuses on water, a resource which is critical for life on earth, yet often taken for granted. You will learn just how little fresh water exists on our planet and how to use it responsibly to reduce your water bills and protect potable water supplies in your area.

Visit Walter on

Kew Green ↔ Barnes via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Richmond Hill via Thames RiverKew Green ↔ Barnes via Richmond ParkBarnes ↔ Kew Green via Wetland CentreKew Green ↔ Richmond Green via Thames River