Allotments
Our allotments are a wonderful place to enjoy the fresh air, grow your own produce, and meet fellow gardeners. Located on Albany Road, the site is well-equipped and designed to be accessible for everyone in our community.
Choosing Your Plot
We understand that everyone has different levels of time and physical ability, so we offer a variety of options:
Standard Plots: Available in different sizes to suit how much you’d like to grow.
Accessible Gardening: We provide raised beds specifically designed for those who find traditional plots more challenging to manage.
Site Facilities
Members at Albany Road enjoy excellent on-site amenities, including:
The Shop & Kitchenette
Located at ‘The Shed’, offering supplies and a place for a cup of tea when the shop is open.
Equipment Hire
Access to lawnmowers and strimmers (available during Shop opening hours).
Practical Essentials
On-site toilets, a first aid kit, and multiple water taps and butts situated across the site.
Nature Areas
Several beautifully maintained wildlife areas to enjoy while you work.
Access and Parking
The site is secure, with entry via a coded gate (members can request the current code from a Trustee). Parking is available in designated areas, though we may occasionally restrict this during very wet weather to protect the ground.
Pedestrian and Vehicle Gates
How to open pedestrian gates from the outside
Input the key code.
Turn the handle anti-clockwise.
Push the gate.
Ensure to close the gate firmly behind you until it clicks.
How to open pedestrian gates from the inside
Reach into the black metal box.
Push the right-hand side of the green plate and pull it from the left.
Pull the gate.
Ensure to close the gate firmly behind you until it clicks.
How to open vehicle gates from the outside
Input the key code.
Turn the handle clockwise.
Twist and raise the central rod on the left hand gate. Twist back so it doesn’t drop.
Open left hand gate fully to side of drive, push rod down to hold gate in place*
Open other side, use rod to hold in place.
Drive through and ensure to close the gates behind you.
* If both rods have been dropped into the ground you will not be able to open the gate from the outside. Walk to one of the other gates and open the vehicle gate from the inside.
To close, Start at right gate. Twist the rod, lift and twist back.
Close gate, drop rod into hole in ground.
Left gate – twist rod, lift and twist back.
Pull gate shut. DO NOT drop rod into hole. The rods should remain at different heights – see picture.
Make sure the central rod is firmly pushed into the hole and the gates are securely closed.
How to Apply for a Plot
If you are interested in taking on an allotment, please follow these simple steps:
- Join the Club: You must be a member of the Gardening Club to hold a plot. Find out more about joining on our Membership page.
- Submit Your Interest: Once you are a member, you can apply for a plot.
- Wait for Allocation: Please do not send payment for a plot in advance. We will contact you as soon as a suitable space becomes available, and payment can be made at that time.
