Wildlife photo competition launched by Santander Cycles & NHM

Fahad Redha

May 1, 2026
2 min read

Wildlife photo competition launched by Santander Cycles & NHM

Santander Cycles has partnered with the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition to launch a “vibrant” new wildlife photo competition encouraging Londoners to capture the capital’s “surprising pockets” of wildlife.

Building on the 15^th anniversary of the cycle hire schemes and the recent milestone of 150 million hires, the collaboration also introduces two London Wildlife Side Quest nature-inspired cycling routes through the capital’s greenest spaces next to the museum. Timed to coincide with the exhibition’s run at the museum, the initiative invites Londoners to “explore the often-overlooked wildlife and green space woven through the city,” TfL says.

The photography competition will run via TfL’s daily Metro page, inviting cyclists and city explorers to submit their best wildlife photo taken while out on a ride. Entries can be submitted to WildlifeSideQuest@tfl.gov.uk for a chance to win.

The winner will receive an annual subscription to Santander Cycles worth £120, a pair of tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum worth £31, and the official exhibition book worth £28. One overall winner of the wildlife photo competition as well as a unique opportunity to have their photo displayed at South Kensington Underground Station.

To celebrate the partnership, 20 specially wrapped Santander Cycles will feature mudguard designs showcasing 10 iconic images from the exhibition. The partnership will run until the end of the exhibition on 12^th July 2026.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.