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.

All allotment plots are let by the Ipswich Allotment Holders' Association Field Secretaries on behalf of the Council. In order to enquire about an allotment, join a waiting list, give back your allotment plot or keys please contact the field secretary below.

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 information pack (PDF)
• Allotment rules (PDF)
• Bonfire code of practice (PDF)
• Complaints procedure (PDF)

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:

1. Apply for an allotment/join an allotment waiting list
2. Pay for your allotment plot
3. Cancel an allotment plot
4. Send an allotment enquiry
5. 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.

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.

Ipswich Allotment Holders' Association Ltd

The Ipswich Allotment Holders' Association is responsible for the letting of plots on behalf of the Council.

The Association works very closely with council officers to represent the views of its members, enabling problems to be identified and improvements to be implemented as efficiently as possible.

Membership costs just a few pounds a year and includes:

• Public Liability Insurance (required as per Allotment Rule No. 5) which covers you whilst on an allotment field and attending any IAHA Ltd organised event.
• Free advice in connection with all horticulture and gardening
• The Ipswich Gardener (TIG) Newsletter emailed bi-monthly
• Access to Field Sheds
• Access to IAHA Events
• The opportunity to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• IAHA Annual Presentation Evening

Membership must be renewed annually from April 1st.

For all membership enquiries please contact membership.iaha@gmail.com

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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

Allotment locations