The Town Council manages five allotment sites,  in Felixstowe:

The locations of the sites are shown on our map page.

We also have a new ‘Alittlements’ site consisting of 20 micro-plots, within our Cowpasture site. 

Why get an allotment?

• An affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables
• Reduces your exposure to pesticides
• Gives you fresh air and healthy exercise
• Helps reduce stress and can give you a sense of achievement
• Good for the environment, providing green spaces and wildlife habitats
• Plots which are cultivated to a high standard could even win one of the allotment prizes at the Felixstowe in Flower Awards. 

Renting an allotment from the Town Council

The Council offers a 40% discount on the basic allotment rent* for Senior citizens (on evidence of being in receipt of state pension) or Long-Term Unemployed (on evidence of associated unemployment benefits)  whether the allotment be let as a single or joint tenancy, provided that at least one tenant qualifies.

*Discount does not apply to micro-plots.

If you are interested in renting an allotment please contact Janine Smith on 01394 288196 or email janine.smith@felixstowe.gov.uk

Rules & Regulations

Allotment Rules are set out in our Tenancy Agreement which is updated from time to time. The latest version can be viewed here:

Allotment Tenancy Agreement

Allotment Regulations

For guidance on bonfires see here.

Help & Support

For lots of information on allotments read the Plotholder’s Guide.

The Town Council recommends that all our allotment tenants consider joining the Felixstowe Allotment Association (FAA) . More information is available on the FAA website here. 

Benefits of becoming a member of The Felixstowe Allotment Association

Insurance
Plot holders are personally liable for injuries to third parties, including trespassers. Membership of the society provides appropriate cover.

Kings Seeds
50% off all Seed orders through the catalogue or via the Kings seeds website with a code from the Membership Secretary.

Representation
The Association represents members and plot holder interests to Felixstowe Town Council

Cowpasture Plot 39
Members can buy a good range of discounted products including; compost, netting, fleece, chicken manure pellets, fertilisers etc. and an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. The plot and Hut 39 is manned on Saturday mornings between 09.00 am and 12.00 pm

Winter Meetings
Regular winter meetings are held at Old Felixstowe Community Association, Church Road on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. Speakers bring ideas, knowledge and products, while members exchange views and experiences.

Quarterly Newsletters
Packed with news, experiences and ideas for your plot

All Members will receive plot holder’s month to month growing booklet too

We also have toilet facilities at our Cowpasture and Ferry Road sites

More information is available on the FAA website here. 

For general information about allotment gardening why not visit the National Society of Allotment Gardeners website here.