About Alresford Allotment Society

The Alresford allotments are located along the quiet lane of Spring Gardens (SO24 9QB), surrounded by beautiful chalk streams in which vitamin-rich watercress grows and for which Alresford has become so well known for. This locally grown watercress can be purchased in numerous farm shops in the area.

The site at Spring Gardens was opened in 2005, and its popularity led to the need for an extension, which was approved in 2008.  There are now 70+ plots.

In 2024, Alresford Town Council was able to secure a new site situated a short walk further up the lane.  This new site, named Watercress Gardens allotments was opened in November 2024 with a further 25 new plots. The land on which these two sites lie are owned by the Tichborne Estate.

As a result of this expansion, the waiting time for an allotment has been significantly reduced.  If you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list then download a copy of the application form here and send to Alresford Town Council townclerk@newalresford-tc.gov.uk

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The AAS hold talks on various horticultural subjects presented by knowledgeable and experienced speakers. Garden visits and other social events are held during the year, see the Events page for further details.

The Society's AGM is held in November each year. 

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The Society has decided to fund the entire individual membership of the National Allotment Association for all plot holders. This enables every member to access the NAS quarterly newsletter, provide personal liability insurance to cover your individual plots , access the Kings Seed Scheme for purchasing discounted seeds and access to a members area within the website to for access to information on everything to do with allotments. The National Allotment Society

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There is an active allotment committee who are more than happy to assist plot holders and to take up any issues/suggestions to the Town Council.  You can find details of the committee and contact details on the committee page.

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