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There are many sources of information to help with allotment gardening. Conventional sources include a wide range of books plus monthly magazines and radio and tv programmes. The internet holds masses of free reference material including the websites of garden products suppliers such as seed merchants and plant growers.

Yes, they do. There are now fewer of the historically very large size plots, as many people today are time challenged and prefer smaller plots, which are easier to manage whilst meeting site compliance regulations. By reducing plot sizes allotment sites have made and do make available more plots to meet rising demand.

Allotment sites fix their annual charges for plot rental and additional site services. There are no standard prices. Using our online application form to contact your preferred site who will respond with specific information including details of their annual charges.

The Federation is unable to handle complaints from plotholders or other parties. In the first instance, any complaints should be raised with the allotment site management who should have available a complaints handling procedure. Request a copy and follow the documented guidance.

In the first instance the site committee should submit to BAF a formal request along with a brief report of the issue(s) and breaches in question.

Traditionally allotment plot sizes are measured in ‘poles’, a very old unit of measure. A ‘pole’ is 5.5×5.5 yards which is 30.25 sq yards or 25.3 sq metres. Here are a few examples of plot sizes, including conversions in all units of measure.

The waiting time depends on many variables which means that there is not a specific time. Allotment sites have waiting lists as there is very high demand for plots. We suggest you apply using our online application form to contact your preferred site who will respond with specific information including details of their waiting list.