An allotment plot is a piece of land which can be rented for growing fruit and vegetables for you and your family.

Why have an allotment?
There are many benefits to having your own allotment. Here are just 10

1. You can grow fresh organic fruit, vegetables and flowers of your choice, and harvest, fresh, straight from the plant.

2. You can reduce your shopping bills by growing your own food.

3. They are environmentally friendly.

4. Allotments are often very good for wildlife.

5. Allotments are a very good way of raising awareness about the environment and are a great place for children to learn about ‘green’ issues.

6. Provide an opportunity to make new friends of all ages, from all walks of life.

7. Gardening is very way to exercise and enjoy the fresh air.

8. Allotments provide open space for people and wildlife within the urban environment.

9. They help to maintain the urban environment as an attractive and vibrant place to live and work.

10. Allotments are fun