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We’ve announced our intention to launch Offshore Wind Leasing Round in 2027 - a huge opportunity for the North East of England and UK more widely. 🔗 Read more about this exciting news here: thecrownestate.co.uk/news/UK-looks-…

The GB Row Challenge is back and we're the lead environmental data partner!🚣 🌊 As teams row 2,000 miles around Great Britain in the world’s toughest rowing race, they’ll collect environmental which will be openly shared on our Marine Data Exchange for scientists everywhere.

✨Celebrating the festive season in the West End✨

Over £13m of funding has been awarded to 16 projects across England, Wales and Scotland through the second round of our Supply Chain Accelerator! 🔗Find out more here: thecrownestate.co.uk/news/offshore-…

Looking back, one month on. This year at Blue Earth Summit, our partnership with @TheCrownEstate brought people together to explore how to take joint-up action for our nation’s future. This video captures the importance of working together on the big challenges we face. #BE

Did you know? 🦫 A family of eight #beavers, including adult female Boudicca, adult male Alan, and their six young, known as kits, have been moved down to #RushdenLakes from Scotland. #TheCrownEstate #TestYourKnowledge

Answer: The street name Piccadilly is thought to come from "piccadils", a type of stiff, laced collar that was fashionable in the 17th century.

Test your knowledge of London with our quiz question before we reveal the answer.​ ➡️ What is the origin of the street name Piccadilly? ​ Drop your guess in the comments — A, B, C or D. 🌟 #TheCrownEstate #TestYourKnowledge 📷:Thomas Vogel, Unsplash

Answer: The street name Piccadilly is thought to come from "piccadils", a type of stiff, laced collar that was fashionable in the 17th century.

What is the origin of the street name Piccadilly? ​Test your knowledge of London with our quiz question before we reveal the answer.​ 🌟 #TheCrownEstate #TestYourKnowledge

👉What animals were reintroduced at Rushden Lakes for the first time in 400 years?❓

Did you know? We are working together with @CityWestminster for the future vitality of the West End and London transforming Regent Street, Haymarket & Piccadilly Circus⚡ #Piccadilly #TheCrownEstate #TestYourKnowledge

👀 Take a look behind the scenes at our development at 33–35 Piccadilly. From collaborating with schools and St James’s Church Piccadilly, to installing the Green Wall and the Wall of Kindness, we’re proud to be working in partnership with @kiergroup to support local communities.

Did you know 50% of the UK’s electricity needs came from renewable energy sources in 2024, with offshore wind delivering more than any other source? Find out more in our UK Offshore Wind Report 👉 thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/m… #TheCrownEstate @CrownEstateScotland

🚜We’re supporting #FarmSafetyWeek, led by @yellowwelliesuk, to raise awareness of the risks faced by those working in agriculture🌾 Find out more here: yellowwellies.org/farm-safety-fo…

From urban centres to seabed leasing, we’re investing in a more sustainable future for the UK. Explore how we’re creating value for people, nature and the nation in our Annual Report.​ 🔗 thecrownestate.co.uk/about-us/annua… #TheCrownEstate #AnnualReport #UKInvestment

Brilliant news for Wales as the Celtic Sea is set to become home to the next generation of floating wind farms 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Increased economic growth and thousands of new well-paid jobs will come from this huge vote of confidence in Wales’ energy industry and its workforce.

. @energygovuk Secretary of State @Ed_Miliband has welcomed today’s announcement about our plans to bring floating offshore wind farms to the Celtic Sea – an exciting new technology! 🔗thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-front…

Another boost for UK offshore wind as we partner with Equinor and Gwynt Glas – a joint venture between EDF Renewables UK & Ireland and ESB - to deliver a new generation of floating wind farms Read more here: thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-front…

🦪Have you ever thought about what happens to your oyster shells after your meal? The Shell to Shore trial repurposes oyster shells from central London restaurants and uses them in #restoration projects to create the right conditions for baby #oysters to grow! #WorldOceansDay