Renting an allotment

Allotments are a great way to grow your own produce, get outside, be amongst nature and meet like minded people! Growing your own fruit and veg is not only great for the environment but is also incredibly rewarding and it's a great activity for all ages!

Allotment sites in Ipswich

There are over 2,100 allotment plots at 16 sites across Ipswich, covering an area of 60 hectares. Most sites have:

A security fence;
Lockable gates;
Roadways;
Adequate water supply;
Communal shed (Ipswich Allotment Holders' Association).

Some fields also have car parking facilities and compost toilet facilities.

Rent an allotment

To rent an allotment or get more information, click the button below or call 01473 433516. Field Secretaries manage plot rentals for the Council.

Note: The button below opens in a new window.

Rent an allotment

For any other enquiries regarding allotments please contact the Wildlife and Countryside Team on 01473 433516 or allotments@ipswich.gov.uk

More information

For information, hints, tips, rules and pricing regarding allotment gardening please read our downloadable documents below:

Allotment rents

1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025

Full price: £5.45 per rod
Concessions: £5.05 per rod

For example a full size 10 rod plot (roughly 250m²) will be £54.50 or £50.50 for a concession. Smaller plots are available, and the rent is reduced accordingly. Concessionary prices are available for older people and disadvantaged groups.

Prices are based on a full-size plot which is roughly 250m². Smaller plots are available, and the rent is reduced accordingly.

Concessionary prices are available for older people and disadvantaged groups.

1 October 2024 - 31 March 2026

Full price: £6.05 per rod
Concessions: £5.57 per rod

For example a full size 10 rod plot (roughly 250m²) will be £60.50 or £55.70 for a concession. Smaller plots are available, and the rent is reduced accordingly. Concessionary prices are available for older people and disadvantaged groups.

1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027

Full price: £6.66 per rod
Concessions: £6.13 per rod

For example a full size 10 rod plot (roughly 250m²) will be £66.60 or £61.30 for a concession. Smaller plots are available, and the rent is reduced accordingly. Concessionary prices are available for older people and disadvantaged groups.

Customer portal

New to 2024, we have a new Allotment Customer Portal. You can use the customer portal to:

Apply for an allotment/join an allotment waiting list
Pay for your allotment plot
Cancel an allotment plot
Send an allotment enquiry
Change your contact details (change of address, email address, name, etc)

To access the allotment customer portal please click on the button below. Note: The button opens in a new window.

Customer portal

Please be aware you will need to provide an active email address in order to access the allotment customer portal. When registering for an account, alongside providing an email address, please also provide at least one alternative contact method such as postal address or phone number.

If you have any problems accessing the allotment customer portal please contact us using the contact information above.

People's Community Garden

ActivLives runs the People's Community Garden at Maidenhall allotment. This Garden is a resource for all the community and everyone is welcome to get involved.

For more information visit activlives.org.uk