An amazing and award-winning haven away from the hustle of life, featured on BBC Gardeners' World in 2024, with over 170 plots growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees. A rough track leads you around the site where many of the plots can be viewed, or stroll along the grassy paths to find tucked-away gems like the wildlife area and the orchard. Make time to have refreshments outside the cabin.
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An amazing and award-winning haven away from the hustle of life, featured on BBC Gardeners' World in 2024, with over 170 plots growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees. A rough track leads you around the site where many of the plots can be viewed, or stroll along the grassy paths to find tucked-away gems like the wildlife area and the orchard. Make time to have refreshments outside the cabin.
Shepherd Road Allotments,
Shepherd Road,
Lytham St Annes,
Lancashire,
FY8 3SW
Directions to Shepherd Road Allotments
From St Annes Sq head E on B5233. Straight ahead through 2 sets of T-lights then turn 2nd R onto Shepherd Rd. Park on road at Hope Street Park then a short walk. What3words app: under.email.period.
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.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Shepherd Road Allotments at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Shepherd Road 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.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Shepherd Road Allotments, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Shepherd Road Allotments are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Shepherd Road 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.
