Allotments
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Do you fancy growing your own fresh fruit, flowers, herbs and vegetables?
Then an allotment could be the answer! There are over 3,000 allotments run by the City Council in Sheffield and with over 70 sites to choose from, there’s sure to be one near you.
So where are the allotments ?
- S2 – Heeley Common *, Manor *, Park Rifles and Corker Bottoms.
- S4 – Grimesthorpe, Hinde House Lane and Roe Wood.
- S5 – Brushes, High Wincobank *, Norwood, Shirecliffe * and Stubbin.
- S6 – Harris Road, Morley Street, Morley Street Gas, Rivelin Valley and Rodney Hill
- S7 – Archer Lane and Edgefield Road.
- S8 – Meersbrook, Norton Lees, Norton St.Pauls, Woodseats and Warminster Road.
- S9 – Bowstead and Ouse Road.
- S10 – Bolehill Quarry, Crookes Quarry, Hagg House, Hagg Lane and Crookes Marsh Lane.
- S11 – Ecclesall, Hangingwater, Highcliffe Road and Rustlings Road.
- S12 – Birley Moor Way, Hollinsend *, Hollinsend Rec and Sharrard Road.
- S13 – Finchwell Road, Lambcroft, Mauncer Drive *, Richmond *, Soaphouse House Lane * and Victoria Allotments *.
- S20 – Ferncroft, Moor Crescent, Moss Way, Plumbley Lane, Reignhead Farm and Sothall Green.
- S35 - Burncross Road.
- S36 – Old Haywood, Oxley Park, Stanley Road and Wortley Road.
*Sites followed by an asterisk are designated for Pigeon keeping.
Information on sites which currently have vacancies are available to download, at the bottom of the page.
A Plot of Your Own ...
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What are the benefits?
Allotments are a great way to relax and unwind from the stresses of modern living.
They are a good way of producing healthy delicious fruit and vegetables at a relatively low cost and you could produce them organically if you wanted too.
Allotments are also a good way to make friends with people who share your interest in gardening.
There are plots designed for disabled people (wheelchair and non wheelchair users) available at some sites.
They provide an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities.
You will also be doing your bit for the environment by reducing the pollution associated with the transportation and packaging of shop bought food.
How much does it cost?
It all depends on the size of the plot and whether the allotment site is provided with a water supply or not.
As an example, from the 1st April 2006 the annual rent for a plot between 201 and 300 square metres costs less than £15 without a mains water supply, and just over £27.00 with water supplied.
However, you may qualify for a 50% discount on the above prices; if for example you are in receipt of a state pension, unemployed, registered disabled, a person on low income or a student on a grant.
How do you apply for an Allotment Plot?
Allotments are increasingly popular. A list of sites currently with vacancies is available to download below. If there is a waiting list for plots on your chosen site you may ask for your name to be put on the waiting list for that site or apply for a plot on another site. Our helpful Allotment team are here to advise you further.
When you are offered a plot you will be required to sign a simple tenancy agreement, which clearly sets out your rights and responsibilities.
Allotments - Your Guide to Good Allotment Use is a booklet which we have produced to provide you with further helpful information. It is available to download via this page link.
If you are interested in a plot of your own, or need any further advice, then please contact the Allotments Office by:
Telephone on 0114 273 4528, or
E-mail to pwc.allotments@sheffield.gov.uk , remembering to give your full name and postal address so that information and maps can be sent out to you, or
Write to
The Allotments Officer,
Parks & Countryside Service,
Brook Road, Sheffield. S8 9FL.
Downloads
Details of all allotment sites that don't have a waiting list (19.5 KB)
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