Allotments and Gardening

Grow your Own Vegetables and Fruit

Welcome to Allotments....

Would you like to grow your own vegetables, flowers, fruit and herbs?  If so, it might be that you would like to take on the tenancy of an allotment in Bideford.  We currently have 131 allotments spread over 3 sites in Bideford, which can be let to Bideford parishoners.

What are the benefits?

Over the past few years there has been a significant increase nationally in the number of people wishing to take on a plot on an allotment site.  The benefits gained from working a plot are greater than just being able to produce your own, fresh produce. Working the ground and the physical exercise and fresh air involved, are good for your health and the social aspects are also available to be enjoyed.  There is a good community spirit at all our sites, and there is always someone around to welcome  new plot holders and give advice and help if required.

The Allotment Site in your area of Bideford

Marland - This site is situated at the end of West Croft Junior School’s playing field, and accessed via Marland Terrace. The site can be a little windy, but the soil is reasonably good, if a little heavy in places. There are 25 full plots and 9 half plots on this site. There is currently no water on site, but the Marland Allotment Association is currently working hard to instigate some improvements on site, which will include the provision of water for each plot.  There is a very good community spirit at the Marland Site and the majority of the plots are well worked.

Pollyfield - This site is situated behind the Pollyfield Centre at East the Water. There are fabulous views across the river from this site and access is very easy.  A limited number of vehicles can be driven right up to the gateway and members of the Pollyfield Allotment Association are currently in the process of widening the central pathway. There is a good community spirit at this site, and there is always someone on hand to welcome new people. The majority of plots here are well worked and the soil is good. There are 33 full plots on this site.

Tricks - This site is situated between Pynes Lane and Backaborough Lane. There are fabulous views across Bideford and access is good.  Vehicles can be parked on Capern Road and a limited number can be driven on site. The soil is excellent and there is rarely a weedy plot at Tricks. Members of the Tricks site are working hard to improve the site and have recently instigated some tree surgery to the boundary hedges. There are 61 full plots and 3 half plots on this site and there is nearly always someone on site. New plot holders are welcomed and there is always someone around from whom advice can be sought.