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Uckfield
East Sussex. TN22 1AE
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ALLOTMENTS
Allotments are provided to enable residents of Uckfield to have access to allotments where they can grow produce for their own consumption, whilst enjoying the social aspects of allotment gardening in a green and healthy environment. The Council supports the use of environmentally friendly methods and promotes rain harvesting systems, such as water butts.
Sites are provided at the following locations (click to open location maps - pdfs)
• Bell Lane
• Bird in Eye
• Framfield Road
• Ridgewood
• West Park
Plots vary in size and all sites have a water supply. The annual rent, for a full size plot which is approximately 10 rods, currently stand at £20.00 but will be increasing to £21.00 as at 1st October 2007.
In 2005 the Council introduced an allotment competition with each plot holder being entered automatically. Judging takes place in July of each year by an independent person and categories included best allotment on each site and best overall allotment.
Should you be interested in renting an allotment please contact the Council Offices or email
Please note:there is currently a waiting list for allotments.
Best Kept Allotment
Competition 2007
Overall Winner
Mr Cosham, Ridgewood
Site Winners:
Bell Lane - Mr Coleman
Bird in Eye - Mr Litton
Framfield Road - Mr Wickens
Ridgewood - Mr Cosham
West Park - Mr Mansfield
Allotments are provided to enable residents of Uckfield to have access to allotments where they can grow produce for their own consumption, whilst enjoying the social aspects of allotment gardening in a green and healthy environment. The Council supports the use of environmentally friendly methods and promotes rain harvesting systems, such as water butts.
Sites are provided at the following locations (click to open location maps -
• Bell Lane
• Bird in Eye
• Framfield Road
• Ridgewood
• West Park
Plots vary in size and all sites have a water supply. The annual rent, for a full size plot which is approximately 10 rods, currently stand at £20.00 but will be increasing to £21.00 as at 1st October 2007.
In 2005 the Council introduced an allotment competition with each plot holder being entered automatically. Judging takes place in July of each year by an independent person and categories included best allotment on each site and best overall allotment.
Should you be interested in renting an allotment please contact the Council Offices or email
Please note:there is currently a waiting list for allotments.
Best Kept Allotment
Competition 2007
Overall Winner
Mr Cosham, Ridgewood
Site Winners:
Bell Lane -
Bird in Eye -
Framfield Road -
Ridgewood -
West Park -
Notice to all Allotment Holders
CARPETS must NOT be used for weed control on allotments.
Carpets must be removed and disposed of responsibly at household waste recycling centres.
Ridgewood Allotments