This page was last updated in August 2024.

Are you thinking about joining our waiting list?

You may know someone who gardens with us already who can show you the allotments.

Or come along to our  Heritage Open Day held in September (see our Events page), take a look at the gardens and talk to the plot-holders.

Alternatively, you can contact us through our contact page and we may be able to arrange for you to have a look at the site.

You can join the waiting list by sending your details to us on the contact page.

 

 

Can I become a supporting member of Bagthorpe Gardens without having a plot?

Yes! Membership costs £15 which goes towards maintaining our historic site. You will also be invited to our members events, receive all the news and information emails, and be invited to the AGM

Can I share a plot with someone else?

You may wish to join the waiting list as a couple at the same address, or join the waiting list with a friend to share the plot, the work and the produce!
Each co-tenant will have to be a member, but there will only be one plot fee.

How much does a plot cost to rent?

A plot is £15 per year payable in advance.
Each tenant or co-tenant also pays membership of £15 each.
Water bills are calculated at the end of each growing year.
There is a returnable deposit for the keys you are issued with (£15 for the perimeter gates and £10 for any internal keys).
There is a regular “paying-in” day at the end of January each year, where you can pay your dues and chat with other gardeners, usually with tea and cake!

Do you have a catchment area?

If you wish to rent a plot, we accept applications from the NG1, NG3, NG5 and NG7 postcodes.

We accept applications for non-gardening membership from anywhere!

 

What is the current waiting time for a plot at Bagthorpe Gardens?

The current waiting time about 2-3 years.
The last plots offered were to people who joined the waiting list in 2022.

While you are waiting you will get an email from us about once a year. We will ask you to confirm that you are still using the same email address as the one we have on record for you, and that you still want to be on the waiting list.
Please contact the secretary if you change your email address or you want to be removed from the waiting list.

What happens when my name gets to the top of the waiting list?

You will receive an email from our Waiting List co-ordinator to confirm that you still want a plot and to arrange a viewing of the plot we have to offer.

You will need to:
* Confirm to the Membership Secretary that you wish to accept the plot within a week of viewing it.
* Read and sign the tenancy agreement which includes the Cultivation Policy and our Code of Conduct to other members. This is important, as this contains all the important Terms and Conditions.
You can read the current Tenancy Agreement here.
* Pay your membership dues and plot rent.
* Pay a returnable deposit for any keys
* Enjoy your allotment!