Welcome!

Established in 1920, Littleover Lane in Derby is an 11.8 acre site with 171 plots (view map of the area). There are number of long term plot holders, several of whom have been here since the Second World War. One member, who joined in the 1970s, is now in her 90s.

The allotments are use for growing a wide variety of vegetables including brassicas, the soil being well suited heavy red marl. However there are also lots of fruit trees and we even have two vineyards! One member of the site exhibits Dahlias and another keeps a number of breeds of chickens. Generally animals aren't encouraged but dogs are permitted on leads.

Facilities

• toilet block with electric lights, flushing toilets and disabled facilities
• hard surface avenues
• water and standpipes at regular intervals
• school horticultural centre
• two designated parking areas
• deliveries of mushroom compost, manure, wood chippings and mulch
• several nature areas

The site is very proud of its school horticultural centre - this includes a large greenhouse and walled garden as well as a museum housing old tools and machinery. We also have several communal and wildlife areas at the site, including a five plot nature area called the "Kingfisher Project", which is governed by a local panel. Many individual plots also have their own ponds.

Visits, Events & Competitions

We see over 600 junior school children a year on school visits. We also participate in the National Garden Scheme - gardens open for charity (Yellow Book). The association have taken an active part in the biennial Eco-Fest over the years and enter the  Derby in Bloom - Allotment competition. We have won over 20 prizes for the 1995 - 2007 period, including Best Site in 2006. In the future we also plan to hold our own competitions.

Ownership & Management

The site is owned by the LLAA and the plot holders are tenants, paying an annual rent for their plots. The LLAA is registered with the Financial Services Authority as a non profit organisation, and is also a member of the National Society of Allotments and Leisure Gardeners.