George Piggin Allotments

This small allotment site was originally part of the gardens for the Old Poor House (the town's first workhouse - now private houses visible opposite the allotments down the New Footpath opposite Thomas Harding School). The Old Poor House was built in 1540 and housed about 20 inmates. The able-bodied were put to work in these gardens, which are now the site of recreational gardening for Old Town residents.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1000 - 1600

Location & directions

George Piggin Allotments, Wey Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1JH

Directions:

Nearest parking is Water Meadow car park, off the St Mary's Way roundabout. Walk into Wright's Meadow, site of a former saw mill and now a small green space with trees, and turn right walking towards the Queens Head. Upon reaching the Queens Head pub, turn left on to Wey Lane to find the allotments.

Contact on day:

Kathryn Graves

Telephone number:

+447999568005

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The site contains narrow grassed paths on uneven ground, so appropriate care must be taken when walking on the site. Please stick to the paths, and do not walk on people's allotment plots - thank you.

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