Allotments provide an opportunity to work and relax in peaceful green surroundings, and allow you to grow your own fruit and vegetables. 

We own and manage more than 300 allotment plots which are available for hire in: 

  • Allen Park, (situated at the end of Old Ford End
  • Goldington Field, Barkers Lane (opposite Wendover Drive)
  • Newnham Avenue (entrance next to Priory Methodist Church) 

There is a trading shop at Newnham Avenue allotments, the opening hours are normally Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm and Sundays from 10am to midday.

Allotment charges

A full plot is between 200-250sq metres.

Concessionary rate available for over 60s, and people in receipt of benefits (excluding Council Tax Reduction for single occupancy).

  • Full rate, up to full plot size: £69.20
  • Full rate, up to half plot size: £34.60
  • Full rate, quarter or starter plot: £25.10
  • Concessionary rate, up to full plot size: £41.50
  • Concessionary rate, up to half plot size: £20.75
  • Concessionary rate, quarter or starter plot: £17.15

New tenants must also pay an administration fee of £30 for full rate plots and £15 for concessionary rate plots.

Apply for an allotment 

We are not currently accepting new applications for any of our three allotment sites.

If you are already on the waiting list, please note that there is at least an 18-month wait time. If you have already emailed us, there is no need to reach out again, as your name is already on the waiting list. We will contact you when a plot becomes available. We will update this page when our application process reopens.

Trading shop

There is a trading shop at Newnham Avenue allotments, the opening hours are normally:

  • Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm
  • Sundays from 10am to midday

Other allotment sites in Bedford Borough

  • Haynes Field (Barkers Lane, opposite Kimble Drive). Telephone 07933 671365.
  • Mile Road (149 Mile Road, MK40 9UP). Telephone 07564 649137.
  • Brickhill Drive (Foster’s Brow).
  • Queens Park Allotments (Winifred Road). Telephone 07999 498320.
  • Kempston: There are three allotment sites in Kempston.
  • Wixams.