We manage 3,000 allotments over 70 sites, including plots designed for disabled people (wheelchair and non-wheelchair users).
We also have a number of accessible plots with raised beds available at some sites and we can create accessible plots when needed.
Allotments are a good way of producing healthy fruit and vegetables at a relatively low cost, and you can produce them organically if you want to.
Coronavirus - Using your Allotment
To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus whilst working on your allotment plot you should:
- keep hand sanitiser in your shed and wash your hands regularly
- use hand sanitiser before opening and closing any gate locks
- observe “Social Distancing” with each other 2 to 3 metres
- do not share tools
- do not wash your hands in water troughs
- follow the National Allotments Societies guideline’s with regards to livestock maintenance
General updates
- lettings have now resumed. All vacant plots are now being allocated as quickly as possible. Please note that plots are now being offered by email in the first instance. If you are waiting for a plot, please remember to tell us if you change your email address
- the invoices for 2021-2022 have now been raised and you should have received your invoice during the week commencing 31 May. For any queries relating to your invoice, or if you did not receive your invoice, please contact the allotment office by email if possible (pwc.allotments@sheffield.gov.uk), or by phone on 0114 250 0500. Direct debit collections will commence in July (but those paying by direct debit will still have received an invoice for information)
Fires
Fires are now prohibited until the start of October. If you see a fire on an allotment, please contact the allotment office immediately.
Apply for an allotment
You can only apply for one site. If you apply for more than one site, only your first application will be considered.
We have recently experienced a huge surge in demand. Many of our waiting lists are currently longer than usual. If you are keen to get a plot quickly and your nearest site has a long waiting list, it may be beneficial to consider other sites.
All figures given are as a guide only. The exact figures change constantly.
Allotment societies
Many allotment sites in Sheffield have their own society. Allotment societies often bring benefits to an allotment site such as reduced price seed for tenants, opportunities to meet and share knowledge with other tenants, plant swaps, fundraising and events.
Community Allotments
Community allotments offer individuals a chance to get involved in growing their own fruit and vegetables in a supportive community environment. Many of the projects are aimed at people who may have particular support needs or difficulty in accessing an allotment plot of their own.