Plot Fees
Tenancies run yearly from 1st April to the 31st March. Fees are due on the 1st April each year and must be paid within 30 days.
Full and half plots will require an initial deposit of £50, to be refunded on leaving the site as long as the plot is left in a reasonable state.
| Size of Plot | Fee (per annum) |
| Full | £50 (£60 as of April 2026) |
| Half | £30 (£35 as of April 2026) |
| Community Bed (per pair)* | £10 (£12 as of April 2026) |
*Community beds are let in pairs, tenants may have upto a maximum of 4 beds (2 pairs), tenants in the community beds area will be considered first for vacant full and half plots before the waiting list.
Plot holders taking on a plot after the end of September will receive a 50% discount on the plot fee for the year.
All plotholders (both single and dual tenants), regardless of plot size, are expected to pay towards yearly Associate Membership of the National Allotment Society which is currently (October 2025) £3.50 per annum. The Association will register them with the NAS so that they can make use of the benefits listed below:
- Free allotmenteer’s liability insurance – protecting individual and association plot holders with up to £5 million cover in the case of being accused of accidental injury or property damage. A leaflet/download explaining the insurance is available to all members. CLICK HERE.
- Free initial legal advice from our legal team on a range of issues including tenancy agreements, land disputes, health & safety, contract & company law and environmental issues.
- Discounted legal service from our trusted appointed solicitors, covering a comprehensive range of areas including commercial litigation, commercial property, company and commercial law, employment and HR, as well as wills, trusts, and estate planning.
- Discounted seed scheme from Kings Seeds -offering huge discounts for individual members, associations and their registered affiliate members.
- Access to the digital and printed ‘Allotment Gardener’ magazine (individuals receive their own paper copy, associations receive 1 paper copy per 10 members), plus regular email updates.
- Expert allotment advice and support from regional representatives in your area.
- Gardening advice from our horticultural adviser
- Retail discounts on a range of gardening products.