Allotments
The Benefits of an Allotment
- Grow Your Own Food: Cultivate healthy vegetables, fruits, and herbs at a low cost.
- Sustainable Satisfaction: Enjoy the pleasure of growing food organically and in harmony with nature plus cut down on waste by eliminating packaging and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Sense of Accomplishment: Experience the joy of seeing your efforts turn into bountiful produce while relaxing and escaping daily stresses.
- Community Connection: Make friends with like-minded individuals and share knowledge with newcomers.
- Peaceful Retreat: Use your allotment as a quiet, undisturbed space to connect with nature.
- Family Fun: Allotments offer a chance for families to explore and participate in the “grow your own” trend.
- Healthy Exercise: Gardening is excellent exercise for all ages.
Plots and prices
We currently have a total of 108 plots at the following locations:
- Mill Lane Allotments – 38 plots
- St Helen’s Avenue – 64 plots
- Stream Side – 6 plots
Plot size ranges from 23m² – 211m²
2024/25 prices are 07.20p per square meter plus an admin fee on top of £13.21. We hope to obtain more allotments as part of the new housing developments but do not yet have a date for their availability.
How to apply (for an allotment)
You should read the terms and conditions first and you can apply using the application form on the website. Once completed return the form to the Facilities Manager at halls@bensonpc.org.uk or to the Parish Office. As you can imagine there is high demand for allotments so you may find you are on a waiting list. We will contact you once we have an allotment available.
How to pay (for your allotment)
You will receive an invoice and can pay by BACS, cheque or credit card. Unfortunately, we can no longer accept cash.