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Finding your local allotment society can be as simple as searching for them on the internet or social media. Sending an email or contacting through social media can be a great step towards understanding what is available in your area and who manages the land which they use, if it’s not owned by the local authority.
Discover the health, social and environmental value of allotments. About The National Allotment Society. Founded in the early 20th century, The National Allotment Society is the leading representative body for UK allotment holders with over 125,000 members.
To help you with your allotment, The National Allotment Society has produced a series of leaflets which we hope you will find of use. Please click on the link to download the appropriate document.
If you find that there is no allotment site in your local area, you can apply to your local authority under Section 23 of the 1908 Small Holdings and Allotments Act whereby all local authorities have a mandatory obligation to provide allotment provision excluding London (London Government Act 1963). This can be a long process and you will be ...
- Local Council
- Libraries
- Contact The Site Manager Or Rep
- Check The Facilities
Your local council is probably the best place to start. You might find information on their web site but telephoning is more likely to be of help. The receptionist should know who handles allotments but if not try the parks, recreations and leisure department first.
Libraries are good sources of information – once again, ask a librarian rather than wander round. They’re highly skilled people who can find out the information you need or at least point you at it.
At this stage the idea is to find the location and contact details for the allotment site managers. Even if there is a waiting list for the site, it is still worth making a note. Check out if whoever you speak to knows of any other sites, perhaps church owned, self-managed, private or handled by a parish council. Once you know where your nearest si...
Check out the facilities on offer, such as an on-site shop, parking, toilets and running water. Have a chat with any plot holders you meet to find out what it’s like there. Unfortunately some sites suffer from vandalism and it’s worth finding out what the risk is like in advance. If there is a waiting list, as there is with many allotment sites, ha...
Detailed information on this topic can be found in Sheds and other structures Q&A, a joint publication by the National Allotment Society and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, which can viewed on the NAS’s website at nsalg.org.uk.
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How do I get an allotment plot?
Contact your local council to apply for an allotment near you. They will either allocate you a plot or, in many cases, add your name to a waiting list.
