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Ashbourne Road and District Allotments

This beautiful allotment site is nestled quietly between two main roads leading into Derby city. It boasts of being over 100 yrs old with plots of all differing shapes and sizes. It houses a giant cockerel made from sheet metal and recycled tools, as well as a Growing Academy, packed polytunnels, starter plots, and is the 'home' of Radio Derby's Potty Plotters.

Owner Info

  • Ashbourne Road District Allotment Association Limited
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments

About Ashbourne Road and District Allotments

This tranquil allotment site is situated on the outskirts of Derby city centre and boasts an array of plots of differing sizes which will overload your senses with new and vibrant ideas about ‘growing your own!’
The grass pathways will lead you round the 9 acre community site taking you past the Growing Academy (created to support the Starter Plot tenants) before passing the giant cockerel and onward to the bus shelters.
Onward to the 6 Starter Plots. The plots will demonstrate what can be grown on a small patch of earth with the right support, environment and know-how.
Continuing along the pathways you will pass the bee hives and recycling area before you muse at plots which are quirky, amusing and beautifully tended, where the plot holders have created allotment gardens with flowers, fruit and vegetables that even Enid Blyton would be proud of!
Venture with care onto the plots which are signposted ‘open for closer inspection’ before you arrive over at the bunting-filled Community Room open for delights for even the most discerning of tastes.

Website:

https://www.araa.org.uk

Ashbourne Road and District Allotments features

Location details

Ashbourne Road and District Allotments,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
DE22 3BL

Directions to Ashbourne Road and District Allotments
From Kedleston Rd turn onto Cowley St which becomes Mackworth Rd. From Ashbourne Rd turn onto Merchant St which becomes Mackworth Rd.

Ashbourne Road and District Allotments openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • The main grass paths are flat and accessible with care.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ashbourne Road and District Allotments at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Ashbourne Road and District Allotments. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Ashbourne Road and District Allotments are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Ashbourne Road and District Allotments seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.