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 Society).

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

Customer Portal

The Allotment Customer Portal can be used 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.

Access the 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 by emailing allotments@ipswich.gov.uk or call 01473 433516.

Allotment rents

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.

More information

For information regarding the allotment rules, bonfires and complaints please read our downloadable documents below:

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

Ipswich Allotment Society (IAS)

Ipswich Allotment Society is responsible for the letting of plots on behalf of the Council.

The Society 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 IAS 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 Events
• The opportunity to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• IAS Annual Presentation Evening

Membership must be renewed annually from April 1st.

For enquiries regarding membership speak to your Allotment Field Secretary.

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 Enquiries

To make an enquiry to the allotment field secretaries directly, regarding renting an allotment, or field specific questions click the button below.

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 allotments@ipswich.gov.uk or 01473 433516.

Allotment locations