TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Kingston Uni Hill Campus - Hedgelaying
An activity with Biodiversity Action Team (West London)
Activity date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
We will be working at the Kingston University Hill Campus to lay a section of young hedgerow. We will be joined by some of the onsite staff. Hedge laying is a traditional technique used to create living fences or boundaries by cutting and laying hedge tree stems to promote dense vegetation growth. Whilst hedge laying is still used for this reason across the UK, in urban areas it is also utilised to create dense, biodiverse, green corridors and refugia for animals.
Meeting place
We will be meeting within the Kingston University grounds at 10am. Please make your way to the greenspace south of the Yorkon Building, located opposite the tennis courts. - Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mspRQfnkWS3JUQf37 - What3words: https://what3words.com/golf.else.update A limited amount of free car parking will be available onsite, and will require checking in with the reception ahead of session. Otherwise, all day paid parking is available at £6. Get in touch with Brittany if you wish to bring your vehicle. A bike rack will be available for use adjacent to our worksite.
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Activity location
Kingston University Hill Campus, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB, KT2 7LB
Site description
The Kingston University Hill Campus is located on the southern side of Richmond Park and boasts extensive campus grounds and greenspace. The university has been recognised as one of most wildlife-friendly universities in the United Kingdom. A protected woodland runs along the southern edge of the Hill Campus and is cared for by the university action group. The woodland is partially wet, and boasts a small pond. A native hedgerow has been planted along the edge of the woodland and will be laid by TCV.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Brittany Florence-Bennett
Telephone: 07483050759
Email: B.florencebennett@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/biodiversity-action-teams/richmond-bat-west/
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
We provide hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon). Booking on Eventbrite is required. Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.
Site Facilities
- Parking
- Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Onsite, closest is Nightingale Centre (swipe access)