Fir Tree Allotments, Lowton
Statutory Allotments Information
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust manage a number of statutory allotment sites across the Borough. With the current popularity of allotment gardening we do have waiting lists at all sites. If you are interested in renting a plot please contact Michael Fishwick on 01942 486908 for further information.
How much is a plot?
A full plot costs £37.00 per year. A half plot costs £18.50. There is a 50% reduction for tenants over 60.
What size are the plots?
The plots come in varying sizes ranging from 100m2 – 300m2.
Is running a allotment hard work?
To keep a plot in a good condition we expect plot holders to spend at least 6 hours working on their plot per week during the growing months and at least 2 hours per week during winter.
A full plot costs £37.00 per year. A half plot costs £18.50. There is a 50% reduction for tenants over 60.
What size are the plots?
The plots come in varying sizes ranging from 100m2 – 300m2.
Is running a allotment hard work?
To keep a plot in a good condition we expect plot holders to spend at least 6 hours working on their plot per week during the growing months and at least 2 hours per week during winter.
Locations of Allotments
| Allotment Location | Plots |
| Weston Street, Atherton M46 9LE |
8 |
| Bryn Gates, First Street/Beech Tree Houses, off Bolton Rd, Bamfurlong, Wigan WN2 5LB |
16 |
| Hope Carr, Rear off Hope Carr Lane/Daking Road, WN7 3AQ | 47 |
| Fir Trees Avenue, Off Edgerton Road, Lowton, WA3 2NP | 23 |
| Lilford Park, Elmridge, Leigh, WN7 1HN | 31 |
| Skew Bridge, Warrington Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN7 9BN | 9 |
| Plank Lane, Hayes Street, Plank Lane, Leigh, WN7 4RL | 50 |
| Back Wigan Road, Between Kielder Close & Wigan Road, Bryn, Wigan, WN4 0JR | 13 |
| James Street, off Bolton Rd, Bamfurlong, WN2 5LB | 6 |
| Downhall Green Road, End of Ferrer Street, Bryn, WN4 0LL | 5 |
| Stubshaw Cross, Rear of John Street & Hope Street, Stubshaw Cross, Ashton, WN4 8SX | 19 |
| Tyldesley Allotments, Rear of Elm Street & Pine Street, Tyldesley, M29 8BD This site is leased and managed by Tyldesley Allotments Association. For information on renting a plot on this site please contact the Association on 07758621774 or by writing to the Association at Tyldesley Allotments Association, Poplar St, Tyldesley, M29 8AX |
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| Shackerley Community Allotments are a self managed site that is run by a voluntary committee. The site contains 6 raised beds of varying sizes to suit a variety of abilities and needs. The facilities include sheds, water butts and compost bins. Should you wish to enquire about renting one of the plots at Shackerley, please contact Frank May on 0800 389 7652 |
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Skewbridge Allotments, Newton
How do I apply for an allotment?
To apply for a allotment, applicants are required to email or write to WLCT with their name, address, contact phone number, DOB, and the allotment site they are interested in.
The e-mail address is parks@wlct.org and the postal address is:
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust,
Parks & Countryside Activities Office,
The Winch Room,
The Stables Block,
Haigh Hall Country Park,
School Lane,
Haigh,
Wigan WN2 1PE.
Applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when a plot becomes available.
Other Contacts & Information
- The National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardens Tel: 01536 266576
- Royal Horticultural Society Tel: 0207 834 4333
- The Allotments Regeneration Initiative Tel: 0117 963 1551