Box Walks

06/08/2026

At Box Walks, our mission is to help make Richmond and the planet a happier, healthier, and greener place to live.

Using the iconic red phone boxes that have been standing on Richmond's charming streets for generations, we're giving history and heritage a new purpose.

Box Walks offers local residents a new way to explore Richmond on foot, discovering the amazing places to visit whilst learning all the ways we can better protect the natural world.

For Richmond residents who want a new way to rediscover their home on foot with friends and family, Box Walks offers a great opportunity to connect with nature and the community: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

06/08/2026

Step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and discover the charm of Richmond upon Thames.

Walking is a great way to support mental health by creating meaningful, low-pressure social connections.

Walking with Box Walks provides an easy, relaxed environment where everyone can slow down, enjoy the moment, and let conversation flow freely.

It offers the perfect way to catch up, share stories, or simply enjoy each other's company while reconnecting with nature.

This shared experience can also encourage the release of mood-boosting hormones like endorphins and serotonin, which can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

By making Box Walks a regular part of your routine with friends and family, you can strengthen relationships, build lasting connections, and rediscover Richmond.

Find your perfect route: https://heyor.ca/jog9Am

04/08/2026

❤️☎️ Richmond's red telephone boxes have been a part of this incredible borough's scenery for generations, and we've transformed these iconic landmarks into stops on everyday walks.

Now these beautiful Grade II-listed boxes are being restored, protected, and given a brand new purpose: to give Richmond a greener future.

So follow one of our routes through gorgeous parks, riverside paths, and charming cobblestone neighbourhoods while you rediscover Richmond on foot. 🚶💚

Through interactive experiences at each of our red boxes, you'll discover simple, meaningful ways to protect the local environment and make a positive impact on the planet. 🌍

Starting here in Richmond, we're protecting the past whilst creating a greener future, one red phone box at a time!

Give your walks a new purpose with Box Walks: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

04/08/2026

In Richmond, the red phone boxes stand as one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of British heritage.

The phone boxes as we recognise them today were known as the K2 and were designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who apparently originally imagined these boxes in silver with blue/green interiors.

However, the Post Office, which ran the design competition Scott won, had already started using its distinct red colour for the visibility of its pillars.

Therefore, the same colour, which is now synonymous with the iconic British telephone boxes, was applied to Scott's winning design.

While many of the original boxes have disappeared from everyday use, some have been carefully preserved and redesigned.

In Richmond, they are now a part of our mission at Box Walks to give a greener purpose to these historic structures.

Want to discover Richmond with Box Walks?

Visit our website and find your route: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

Red phone box walks which explore the greener and bluer parts of London

01/08/2026

Rediscover the Richmond you love, one iconic red box at a time with Box Walks.

Since their creation in 1926, Richmond's red telephone boxes have been a symbol of British heritage.

Today, each of our 11 beautifully restored telephone boxes offers Richmond's residents a new way to explore and reconnect with nature and the local community.

So, enjoy a walk with friends, family, or your four-legged companions, reconnect with Richmond's history and discover a simple way to better care for the place you call home.

Discover Box Walks: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

30/07/2026

Richmond's iconic red telephone boxes have been a part of the borough's incredible heritage for years.

At Box Walks, each of our 11 restored boxes has been given a new purpose thanks to local supporters who want to help keep Richmond thriving.

One of the donors helping us make Richmond a little greener, one red phone box at a time, is Be Richmond.

Be Richmond is a not-for-profit organisation, led by local businesses for local businesses. They're helping strengthen Richmond for its residents, visitors, and those who work here.

Want to learn more about our donors or our walks?

Take a look at our website today: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

30/07/2026

Walking around Richmond, you're sure to notice the iconic red phone boxes that have stood as a proud reminder of British history for generations.

But do you really know how those boxes came to be?

In 1924, the UK Post Office held a competition. Several entered, but only one design mattered: Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's. His iconic red box would become synonymous with London.

The K2 was a cast-iron kiosk, with a distinctive domed roof, gorgeous windows, and a bold red paint colour.

And initially, the Post Office rejected it.

They felt it was too grand, too expensive, and too imposing for Britain's street corners.

Thankfully, after a second evaluation and huge public support, the K2 was approved and started showing up across London.

Today, at Box Walks, we've given these staples of British history a new life.

Each one of our boxes helps give Richmond a simple way to reconnect with nature and their local community one walk at a time: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

28/07/2026

☎️ In Richmond, the iconic red telephone boxes have become part of the beautiful everyday landscape, serving as a symbol of British History.

At Box Walks, one of these boxes has been given a new kind of purpose.

Meet Cara. 👋

🏠🌿 Cara is dedicated to helping you understand how climate change impacts your home through everyday energy use and small habits that add up over time.

With Cara, you'll learn simple tips and tricks to reduce the energy you use, so you can care for the planet whilst also keeping your energy bills more manageable.

Each Box Walk brings a simple, enjoyable way to reconnect with Richmond, its green spaces, and the local community it's home to.

Discover Richmond one red box at a time, with family and friends, through Box Walks. 👇

Get walking with Box Walks: https://heyor.ca/Kl8bFS

25/07/2026

💚🌿 We're blending heritage and nature together in Richmond Upon Thames.

Meet one of the donors helping us make it happen: 🔦 The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Through the CISL Master's in Sustainability Leadership, professionals are equipped with the knowledge, networks, and practical tools to turn ambition into real environmental impact. 🫶

They're also helping us in our mission to make Richmond and the planet a happier, healthier, and greener space.

Each of the 11 restored red phone boxes has been carefully given a new purpose on Richmond's streets through donors such as The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. ☎️

Want to experience the timeless British history of the red phone box in Richmond?

Discover our walks at: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo

23/07/2026

At Box Walks, we're giving iconic red phone boxes in Richmond a new environmental purpose.

All it takes is a red phone box and an app!

Each box is carefully restored and maintained, preserving the history and integrity while offering a new way for the local community to experience Richmond through nature-led walks and interactive local content.

Completely free to use and easy to join, Box Walks lets local residents explore the beautiful green spaces Richmond is known for while taking part in rewarding activities along the way.

It's also a great way to get outside and enjoy some fresh air, especially in the warmer months with friends and family.

👉 Reconnect with Richmond one red phone box at a time: https://heyor.ca/OkzyJo