The council has 6 allotment sites within Tiverton.
Plots are only Available to residents of Tiverton.
Please contact the Town Clerks office for further information on ( 01884 253 404 )
Allotments
Beech Road
Elmore
Harrowby Close
King Street
Pinnex
Tomswell
Before you start, read What you need to know about having an allotment
"So, you're thinking of having an allotment?!"
Allotments are a great source of pleasure to many people, providing fresh healthy fruit and vegetables and also a place to escape to for solitude, or for the friendly exchange of gardening ideas with other plot holders.
If you decide to take on an allotment you should know a few things beforehand:-
1. You will have a contract with your landlord, the Town Council and you should read it carefully to see what you need permission for and what basic rules there are. These rules are to protect you, your landlord, the neighbouring properties and your fellow allotment holders. If you don't stick to them, you risk losing your plot.
2. Allotments require regular work and a certain commitment of time. Plot holders usually average about 3 hours per week (minimum) spread over the year. Busy times of year are spring and late summer in particular, but there is always something that needs to be done no matter what time of year it is! You can't 'blitz' your plot every few months – allotment gardening just doesn't work like that.
3. Make sure you are on the waiting list for the plot that is closest to your home if at all possible – the closer you are the more likely you are to go regularly! If you have mobility problems or need to have parking close by or flat access only, make this clear to the Council so they can advise you about the best site to suit you. Remember, some sites have toilets, storage areas, etc. but some do not.
4. You might want to think about having a smaller plot to begin with if you are a beginner or you aren't sure about the amount of time you can commit. Ask the Council if these smaller plots are available. You can always expand later, if there are spare plots!
5. While you are waiting for your plot, you might want to do some reading to prepare yourself. There are lots of good value books on the market and many are available at the local library. The following easily available books are useful for both beginners and experienced gardeners:
Dr. D.G. Hessayon 'The Vegetable Expert'
Dr. D.G. Hessayon 'The Fruit Expert'
Geoff Hamilton 'Organic Gardening'
John Seymour 'The Self Sufficient Gardener'
Any basic guide from the Royal Horticultural Society
Any basic guide from the Gardeners' World series
Remember – tell the Town Council if you no longer wish to be on the allotments waiting list or if you move home or change your phone number!
Beech Road
Allotment Association representative: Sam Butler and Jo Chilcott.
Entrance to the allotment is via a gateway at the corner of Beech Road and The Close.
The Beech Allotment was originally moorland and care needs to be taken in maintaining adequate drainage on this site.
With 50 plus allotments, this is the second largest site and has main paths laid in concrete.
Elmore
Allotment Association Representative: Russell Petit.
Entrance to the allotment is via a gate off Chapel St.
The Elmore Allotment has a light loam soil.
With 16 plus allotments, this is a small friendly group.
Harrowby Close
Allotment Association representative: Christian Krawielitski.
Entrance to the allotment is via a lane off Harrowby Close.
The Harrowby Close Allotment has a light loam soil and is our newest site.
With 17 allotments, this is a small friendly group.
King Street
Allotment Association representative: Mark Hussell.
Entrance to the allotment is via a gate off King Street.
The King Street Allotment is a light loam soil.
With 18 plus allotments, this is a small friendly group.
Pinnex
Allotment Association representative: Nicki Krawielitzki
Entrance to the allotment is via a gate off Park Road.
The Pinnex Allotment has rather heavy soil.
There are 44 plots at Pinnex
Tomswell
Allotment Association representative: Vacant.
Entrance to the allotment is via a gate off Higher Loughbourough.
The Tomswell Allotment has a heavy loam soil.
With 67 allotments, this is the largest allotment site.
