King Edward Memorial Park

Glamis Road, Shadwell E1

Since Trees For Cities entered into partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to manage this park, our landscaping team have undertaken some major renovation and made some impressive changes. A number of flower borders have been reinstated, there's a wildflower meadow, the pond has undergone renovation and replanting and, of course, a tree planting programme is well underway. We are immensely proud to have been awarded our third Green Flag; the award scheme is the national standard for parks and green spaces in the United Kingdom.

Trees for Cities' training programme also operates from King Edward Memorial Park and our team has installed a polytunnel, classroom and other learning resources for the use of horticulture and arboriculture trainees. Come and see them for yourself; Ben, Steve, Ed or Paul are always out and about in the park if you have any questions.

This year we are planning to create a new native border with trees and plants from the UK to attract a range of wildlife. Through this work we will engage local schools and volunteer groups and educate Londoners about the value of green spaces. If you are a local school or community organisation and would like to get involved in this project please email Julia Morton or call us on 020 7820 4420.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, St Katherine and Shadwell Trust, Waitrose Community Matters, Bloomberg, the London Tree and Woodland Grant Scheme and Goldman Sachs are kindly supporting this project. 

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