Allotments

Allotments provide a healthy outdoor activity with added the satisfaction of growing your own fruit and vegetables. They also support conservation and habitat for wildlife and plant species.

We have 21 allotment sites within the Borough - use the link in the MY READING tab above to set your location and find allotment sites near you.

There is a waiting list for all the allotments - you can find the estimated waiting times in the attached document. (please note : these waiting times are based upon the longest application and is an indication only -  actual waiting times may be longer).

Please complete our online form to apply for an allotment if you are interested in joining the waiting lists.

For information and advice about managing your allotment please visit the National Society of Allotments and Leisure Gardeners website

Bulmershe Allotment Site

A number of years ago the Bulmershe allotment site, between Mays Lane and Bideford Close was reduced in size. The land to the east of the site is being managed to allow the woodland on the edges of the site to develop, maintain a mix of scrub and grass needed by the existing fauna, keep the existing paths open and allow options for use as allotments and open space to be considered in the future.

You can find details of the management plan in the document attached

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