Allotments have seen an increase in popularity in recent years, as people of all ages become interested in leisure gardening and producing their own food.

The Town Council took over the Church Street Allotments in November 2020. Having existed in the town for several decades, the allotments give so much pleasure, social interaction, physical and mental well-being and so our aim is to implement improvement works to make the allotments even more enjoyable and accessible for all.

The site has 170 plots of varying sizes to cater for the needs of a  wide selection of the community, from novices to keen, experienced gardeners. The site is located off Church Street, behind St Bartholomew & All Saints Church, and is easy walking distance from the High Street.

Parking
There is limited parking for allotment holders at the site. The car park should only be used by tenants tending their plots. Due to the limited amount of space, we kindly ask that tenants park responsibly when using the area to maximise the number of vehicles available to park.

Allotment gate keys are only available to tenants and can be purchased from the Town Council offices, during opening times; Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30pm to 4pm. A £12 deposit is charged, but is returnable when keys are brought back to the office upon surrender of a tenant’s plot.

Rules and Regulations
A copy of our Rules and Regulations can be viewed here. We kindly ask respect to staff is shown when they are working/visiting on site.

Allotment Map
Click on the map, showing the layout of our allotments, to enlarge to view in a new window.

Allotment Working Group
An allotment working group, consisting of town councillors, council officers and allotment holder representatives has been set up. Their aim is to bring further improvements to the site.

National Allotment Association
We are members of the National Allotment Association who provide useful advice and guidance about allotments.

Notice Boards
The notice board is located near the entrance of the allotments by the car park gate. Our notice boards provides details of the allotment holder representatives and how to contact them regarding any comment/suggestions you wish for them to raise to the Working Group.

Facebook
There is an allotment holder facebook page open to allotment holders only, for tenants to keep in touch with one another.

Swap Shop
There is racking located in the car park allowing tenants to swap any surplus produce.

Dogs
Dogs are allowed at the allotments, but we kindly ask they are kept under control at all times, preferably on a lead. Please ensure all dog fouling is picked up and disposed off responsibly.

Waiting List

We have plots available, if you are interested in renting an allotment plot then please use our contact us form. Please remember to register, if you haven’t already done so.