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Northfields Allotments is London's oldest allotment. Follow for updates on all the goings-on at this precious green space in West London.

04/07/2026

Allotment Open Day – 5 July

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? We've got plenty to keep the little ones entertained while you explore over 150 allotment plots.

Children can enjoy:
🌻 Plant a seed to take home
🎨 Colouring activities
📚 Make a bookmark or decorate a wooden log medallion
🚂 Watch the garden trains in action
🫧 Our ever-popular bubble machine!

Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring one of London's oldest allotment sites.

📅 Sunday 5 July
🕐 1pm–5pm
📍 Northfields Allotments
🎟️ Free entry – everyone welcome!

30/06/2026

Did you know our site is home to several traditional manual water pumps - of varying types? Before mains water was widely available, generations of plot holders relied on them to keep their crops alive.

Some have been restored, others have become beautiful reminders of our site's long history – and they're well worth seeking out.

Why not see if you can spot one during our Summer Open Day on Saturday 5 July, 1pm–5pm? Wander over 200 plots, meet our plot holders and discover some of the hidden history that makes Northfields Allotments so special.

🎟️ Free entry – everyone welcome!

ay Reminder: We are just days away

28/06/2026

Summer Open Day: On Sunday 5 July we'll be opening our gates again for everyone in the local community to enjoy London's oldest allotments. The site dates back to 1832 and you'll be able to see some of the history of the site during your visit!

There will be tea, homemade cakes, a BBQ and a bar, and you can buy plants and fruit we’ve grown, and jams and preserves made by our plotholders with fruit from their plots.

Allotment Open Day

19/06/2026

What lies beneath Northfields Allotments?
After spending two months excavating around 10 tonnes of soil near the Mattock Lane boundary, one of our plotholders uncovered a fascinating collection of finds dating back more than a century.

Among them were an intact Cheltenham Mineral Water bottle from around 1910–1920, two cobalt blue poison bottles, coins from 1917, an early allotment plot marker, and milk bottles spanning the 1950s to the 1980s.

Proof that Northfields Allotments isn't just rich in growing history - it's rich in history full stop.

Want to discover more stories from one of London's oldest allotment sites? Come and explore over 200 plots at our Summer Open Day on Sunday 5 July, 1pm–5pm. Free entry and everyone welcome.

17/06/2026

Save the Date: Northfields Allotments Summer Open Day is almost here! 🌱

In just over two weeks, we'll be opening the gates to London's oldest allotment sites.

Whether you're an experienced gardener, curious about growing your own food, or simply looking for a lovely local afternoon out, there's plenty to discover.
🍓 Homegrown fruit and vegetables
🍯 Local honey, jams and chutneys
🐝 Meet our beekeepers
🌻 Explore the plots and chat with growers

📅 Sunday 5 July
⏰ 1pm–5pm
📍 Northfields Allotments

Free entry and everyone is welcome.

13/06/2026

Northfields Allotments Summer Open Day 2026
Come and explore our beautiful allotments on Sunday 5 July! Wander the plots, chat with plot holders, and enjoy a unique look at the fantastic variety of sheds - from practical to quirky, homemade to vintage.
Whether you're curious about growing your own or just love a good shed, there’s something for everyone!

06/06/2026

OPEN DAY – Sunday 5 July, 1pm–5pm 🌱

Love neat rows, productive plots and beautiful planting? Some of our allotments are a perfectionist's dream – even Peter Rabbit would struggle to resist a visit!

Join us at Northfields Allotments Summer Open Day and explore one of London's oldest allotment sites. Meet our beekeepers, discover what our plot holders are growing, and browse a selection of homegrown fruit, vegetables, jams and chutneys.

Whether you're an experienced gardener, curious about allotment life, or simply looking for a lovely local afternoon out, you'll find plenty to enjoy.

🎟️ Free entry
📍 Northfields Allotments
⏰ 1pm–5pm, Sunday 5 July

A warm welcome guaranteed.

24/05/2026

Unexpected visitors at the allotment this Bank Holiday weekend!

Yesterday (Saturday), two abandoned Indian Runner ducklings were discovered. Thanks to the quick thinking and kindness of our amazing allotment community, the ducklings were kept safe, fed, sheltered, and cared for while help was arranged.

After several hours of teamwork - including building a temporary enclosure and making sure the ducklings were comfortable, they were safely handed over to the London Wildlife Group, where they’ll now receive proper care.

A huge thank you to everyone who stepped in to help. From those who found them, to those who brought food, materials, and reassurance, it was a wonderful example of community spirit in action.

17/05/2026

Each year, Ealing Council dump a couple of trucks worth of compost somewhere in the borough (London). Yesterday it was in Acton, and several plot holders from Northfields were there to help distribute and bring back to Northfields Allotment

16/05/2026

From bare branches to blossom… and soon, the annual battle with the birds begins 🍒🌸🕊️

Our much-loved cherry tree at Northfields Allotments goes through an incredible transformation every spring. Just weeks ago it stood completely bare after winter, before bursting into beautiful blossom that fills the site with colour and signals the start of the growing season.

But as every allotment holder knows, blossom is only the beginning… because once the cherries start forming, it’s time to get the nets ready! Last year this tree produced an amazing harvest, and without protection the birds would happily enjoy most of it before we do.

It’s one of the best reminders of how quickly nature changes through the seasons - from winter dormancy, to spring blossom, to the promise of summer fruit.

Address

Ealing

Website

http://www.ealingdean.co.uk/

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