Coming up on August 10th, it’s National Allotments Week 2026. The theme is Learn to
Grow and is aimed especially at children. It’s time to celebrate Bath’s allotments and the role
they play in inspiring the next generation.
To mark the week, Bath Allotments Association is holding an open weekend, with events
for all, linked by two self-guided walking trails. Some of the biggest and smallest allotments
in Bath will be open.
The city’s allotment sites are an important but often hidden part of
Bath’s productive and biodiverse green landscape. Some are over 100 years old. Others
began when the city’s residents were “digging for victory” in the two World Wars.
Once again, in the post-Covid era, we are becoming aware of the need to secure food security and
quality. There are waiting lists for many of the sites.
Download the trails from our website: https://www.bathallotments.org/allotment-growers-open-weekend-and-trail
During the weekend of 15 and 16 August, you will be able to look around allotment sites not
normally open to the public. It is a rare opportunity to see the vast range of fruit and
vegetables grown by plotholders, as well as see beautiful, unusual views of Bath and some
special trees on the way too.
Activities for children are planned, and refreshments will also be available on some sites (as
shown on the website).
The hours of opening for each site open on the weekend are also shown on our website.
Can’t make that weekend? You can do the trail at any time. Although the sites won’t be open,
we have listed nearby places to take refreshments. The views are worth it! Of course the
trails can be reversed if you prefer walking downhill.
Learn more about the Council’s allotments in Bath at www.bathnes.gov.uk/allotments
Find out more from the National Allotments Society at https://thenas.org.uk/Exploring hidden corners
