National Allotments Week

Started in 2002, National Allotments Week is an annual initiative that aims to raise awareness of allotments and their role in helping people live healthier lifestyles, grow their food, develop friendships, and bolster communities.

Our annual awareness week will run this year from 11-17 August 2025, and we have chosen a theme of “Allotments and Wellbeing”

Exciting Things Coming for National Allotments Week!

National Allotments Week is packed with fun activities, so make sure to check back for updates!

Survey Results– We’ve been gathering insights from allotment holders across the UK, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve learned about the benefits of allotment life!
Member Events– Online sessions covering everything from wellbeing and fraud prevention to plant health—plus a surprise event!
Public Events – Allotment sites will be opening their doors for quizzes, competitions, wellness sessions, and more

Members, please log in to your account to download the NAW25 Promotional Pack

Events

Celebrate National Allotments Week from 11–17 August 2025

It's a great chance to explore how allotments support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities. Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, events are taking place across the UK.

Use the buttons below to find events in your region and get involved.

Find an Event

Exclusive Webinars

As part of National Allotments Week 2025 , we’re proud to offer a series of exclusive, free webinars
for our members and newsletter readers.

Each session is led by an expert in their field — whether you're looking to:
🌱 Boost your wellbeing through gardening
🌱 Learn how to protect your site from fraud
🌱 Make sure you're properly insured
…there’s something for everyone!

📩 To book your place, simply click on the button below to email us with the session(s) you'd like to attend — or let us know if you’d like to join them all.

🔗 We’ll send you a link to join the webinar(s). But be quick — places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out

Take Five to Stop Fraud Webinar

National Allotments Week is just around the corner, and this year we've partnered with Take Five to Stop Fraud, a national campaign that offers advice on how to protect yourself from financial fraud.

As part of our partnership, you can order a free limited edition 'Protect Your Patch' pack, each containing a notepad, basil seeds, and a produce bag as reminders to Stop, Challenge, and Protect when faced with requests for your money or information.

You can hear more from the Take Five fraud expert, Catriona Still, during National Allotments Week. As they will be joining us for webinars on

📅 Thursday, 14th August, at 5 PM.

Cat is a fraud specialist who has worked in fraud for over 20 years, covering fraud detection, investigations, and intelligence. Having previously worked in retail branches, she now works for the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit, providing education and awareness sessions to the UK Financial Industry, their customer,s and law enforcement agencies. Cat is on a mission to highlight the psychological methods the criminals use to convince you to part with your money and the prevention methods you should take to protect yourself. Cat has appeared on Good Morning Live, Rip Off Britain, and numerous radio shows.

Yes, Please send me a FREE protect my patch pack

Yes please register me for the fraud prevention webinar

For more information, follow Take Five to Stop Fraud on Facebook and Instagram or visit takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

Peace of Mind on Your Plot: Insurance & Member Benefits with Chris Knott

As part of National Allotments Week 2025, we’re delighted to welcome
Neil Franklin, recently retired Director at Chris Knott Insurance, is to host an exclusive webinar for members.

With a career in insurance spanning over 40 years — from Lloyd’s Market to running his own brokerage — Neil brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for supporting community organisations like allotment associations.

Join us for a free webinar where Neil will cover:
🌱How to ensure your site is correctly insured
🌱What to look for in policy cove
🌱Member benefits available through Chris Knott
🌱Peace of mind for plot holders and committees alike

📅Wednesday, 13th August at 2 PM

📩 Simply email us to book your place. Spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whether you’re new to allotment insurance or looking to review your current cover, this is your chance to hear directly from an expert who understands the needs of community growers.

For more information on Chris Knott Insurance, visit: Chris Knott Insurance, Facebook, or (9) Chris Knott Insurance: Overview | LinkedIn

Yes, Please register me for the insurance webinar

Gardening for Growth: The science behind gardening and wellbeing, Dr.Sarah Owen-Hughes

As part of National Allotments Week, we’re thrilled to welcome our ambassador, Sarah Owen-Hughes, for an inspiring and informative webinar!

Sarah is the Head Gardener at Rudding Park Hotel & Spa in Harrogate, where she manages a 300-acre estate including the award-winning Rooftop Spa and a thriving Kitchen Garden producing over 500 types of herbs, fruit, and vegetables year-round.

But Sarah’s expertise goes far beyond the trowel — she’s a scientist, educator, and passionate advocate for horticulture and wellbeing. With a background in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), she brings cutting-edge insight into the relationship between plants, people, and the planet.
Join Sarah for a special webinar on:

🌱The science behind gardening and wellbeing

📅Friday, 15th August at 11 AM at 12 noon

📩 Email us to reserve your spot and receive the link. First come, first served.

Expect passion, expertise, and practical tips you can take straight to your plot! For more information on Sarah, visit Dr Sarah Owen-Hughes DAgrifood, MCIHort | LinkedIn or Gardens

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My Happy Place” Photo Competition – Now Open!

As part of National Allotments Week (11–17 August 2025), we’re inviting all allotment holders to take part in our special photo competition — a chance to celebrate your plot, share what makes it meaningful to you, and win some fantastic prizes!
What we’re looking for:

Send us a photo of your personal “happy place” on the allotment — the corner that brings you peace, pride, or joy. It could be your colourful flower bed, a well-earned rest spot, a thriving veg patch, or just a view that always lifts your spirits.

How to enter:
Snap a photo of your happy place.
Add a short caption (1–2 sentences) telling us why it means so much to you.
Share it on social media with:

#NationalAllotmentsWeek25
and
#NAW25
OR
Email your photo and caption to marketing@thenas.org.uk

Prizes up for grabs:

1st Prize: £200 gift voucher
2nd & 3rd Prizes: £150 gift vouchers each

Total prize value: £500!

Entries will be judged on heart, creativity, and how well your photo reflects this year’s theme: Allotments and Wellbeing.
By entering, you’re giving us permission to use your photo for National Allotment Week promotions and related activities.
Let’s celebrate the peace, joy, and connection allotments bring to our lives. Show us the space that makes your plot your happy place.
Ready, set, snap.

Closing date: 11th August