"My Lords, the Government recognise the importance of allotment gardening for food provision, recreation and the sustainable regeneration of towns and cities. ... the Government are aware of the value of allotments to the whole community, as well as to the individuals who use them."
Baroness Hayman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, April 11, 1998
The Council is responsible for 23 sites in Bath. Outside the city of Bath responsibility for allotments remains with other local bodies, such as Parish Councils. Where possible we try to identify these bodies to allow easier access to the allotment facilities.
We have split the sites over two sections
| Allotment |
Location |
No. plots |
No. vacancies |
No. waiting |
Approx waiting time |
| Abbey View |
Abbey View Gardens, Bath |
58 |
0 |
49 |
3+ years |
| Avon Park |
Avon Park, Bath |
10 |
0 |
16 |
3+ years |
| Bloomfield Road |
Bloomfield Road, Bath |
144 |
0 |
40 |
2+ years |
| Brookfield Park |
Eastfield Avenue, Bath |
10 |
0 |
19 |
2+ years |
| Canal Gardens |
Lime Grove Gardens, Bath |
41 |
0 |
48 |
3+ years |
| Claremont Road |
Claremont Road, Bath |
50 |
0 |
106 |
3+ years |
| Combe Down |
Church Road, Bath |
62 |
0 |
46 |
5+ years |
| Corston View |
Odd Down, Bath |
18 |
0 |
2 |
2+ years |
| Eastfield Avenue |
Eastfield Avenue, Bath |
21 |
0 |
15 |
3+ years |
| Fairfield Park |
Charlcombe View Road, Bath |
50 |
0 |
72 |
3+ years |
| Foxhill |
Combe Down, Bath |
10 |
0 |
4 |
2+ years |
|
Hampton Row
(organic site) |
Bathwick, Bath |
11 |
0 |
27 |
2+ years |
| High Common |
Sion Hill, Bath |
33 |
0 |
47 |
3+ years |
| King Georges Road |
Lansdown View, Bath |
8 |
0 |
17 |
2+ years |
| Larkhall |
Charlcombe Lane, Bath |
79 |
0 |
64 |
3+ years |
| Lower Common East |
Upper Bristol Road, Bath |
142 |
0 |
127 |
3+ years |
| Lower Common West (organic site) |
Upper Bristol Road, Bath |
54 |
0 |
52 |
3+ years |
| Lyncombe Hill Farm |
Alexandra Park, Bath |
50 |
0 |
44 |
3+ years |
| Lyncombe Vale |
Lyncombe Vale Road, Bath |
10 |
0 |
20 |
3+ years |
| Mendip Gardens |
Banwell Road, Bath |
15 |
0 |
10 |
3+ years |
| Monksdale Road |
Monksdale Road, Bath |
133 |
0 |
22 |
2+ years |
| Moorfields Road |
Moorfields Road, Bath |
35 |
0 |
16 |
1+ years |
| Ring Common Paddock |
Cow Lane, Bath |
64 |
0 |
94 |
4+ years |
|
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Applicants may request that their names are added to the waiting lists for their two nearest sites. This means that whilst the total of the 'no. waiting' column above is 957, there are only 629 individuals waiting for plots.
Notes
- Allotment vacancy data correct to September 2011. Unfortunately although some sites may appear to have vacant plots, these will be either on offer to the person at the top of the waiting list, being brought up to standard by current tenant or pending eviction.
The average size of an allotment plot in Bath is 125 square metres, & generally plots range from 50m2 to 150m2. If either of the two sites nearest to your home address (see above) has spaces free, please email or call us to find out more. Please indicate the site you are interested in, and your address (so we can send you site maps, & ultimately tenancy agreements).
If neither of the two sites nearest your home address has vacant plots, please complete and return the application form so that your name can be added to these waiting lists. By promoting more local use of allotments we aim to reduce the carbon footprint. You will not be allocated a plot further afield unless there is a good reason for your request. We will need to know the name of your two nearest allotment sites (from the list above). Also your name, full postal address, telephone number and date of birth. If you plan to have a joint tenancy with a friend or relative their name will also need to be added to the waiting list.
As of September 2011, the annual rent for a plot 125m2 is £38.00 - prices vary according to size.
A discount of 50% (upon proof of entitlement - e.g. diamond card/student card) is available to senior citizens (over 60), registered disabled persons, full time students and those in receipt of income support, job seekers allowance or working tax credit.
All allotment sites have piped water, except Lyncombe Vale allotments. There is a stream running through that provides enough water. This means that there is no water supply charge on any plots within Lyncombe Vale
Please be aware that priority is given to people living within the parish or close by. Consequently, though a waiting list may be only two people, if you live outside the parish and others who live closer apply after you, they will be given a plot before you.
The sites have differing amenities, for example, Farrington Gurney allotments have water butts to supply water, yet Farmborough have a water supply & even supply manure at an extra £5 a year.
Notably, the Bathford allotments are one of the earliest in the country. Created in 1876 for the "Labouring Poor" in exchange for some Glebe land, they have been central to village life ever since.
If you have an allotment site not mentioned below, please contact us with the pertinent details.