 Our allotments are extremely popular and unfortunately there is currently a waiting list at all sites. For more information on how to be included on the waiting list please see below or call
01425 473883.
Frequently asked questions.
Where are the allotment sites?
Southampton Road, Upper Kingston and Hightown Road (see map links below)
How do I get an allotment?
Allotments are provided for any resident, over the age of 18, who lives within the Ringwood parish boundary, subject to availability. A chronological waiting list will be kept and allotments will only be let to residents, over the age of 18 of neighbouring parishes, if there are no Ringwood residents on the list.
You can download an application form as a PDF file.
How much does an allotment cost?
The currents fees for 2012/13 are:-
| SITE |
Plot Size |
Residents |
Non-residents |
Southampton Road,
|
Double Plot
Single Plot |
£35.00
£22.00 |
£63.00
£40.50 |
*Upper Kingston
|
Double Plot
Single Plot |
£41.00
£25.50 |
£73.80
£45.90 |
Hightown Road
|
Single Plot
Mini Plot
|
£22.50
£11.00 |
Not applicable
Not applicable |
What facilities do the allotments have?
Each site has its own water supply. Southampton Road and Upper Kingston sites have lockable gates to which tenants are provided with a key for a £10 deposit.
How do I enter the allotment competition?
All plots are automatically judged in the annual competition. Winners will be notified and awards given out each September.
What can I grow on my allotment?
We are happy for you to grow whatever you want on your allotment within reason and within the law! We would also ask that you give consideration to your neighbours when deciding what to plant.
What sizes are the allotments?
A mini plot is approximately 6m x 4m and a single plot is approximately 21m x 6m.
Allotment Association
There is an Allotment Association at the Upper Kingston site.
Rules and Regulations document updated September 2011 (PDF file)
The Council has agreed that from April 2009 fees for non-resident Ringwood allotment holders will be double that charged to residents. However, the Council has also agreed that this charge will be phased in over five years. Therefore the charge for 2011/12 will be 60% higher for non-residents. For new non-resident applicants, the charge will be double that of residents.
*The Upper Kingston fees includes the recharge for the annual cost of vermin control arrangements at the allotments. |
