The Hop Garden
A community allotment based growing space which brings together young and old, teaching organic principles and sharing good, local produce among growers and the wider community. We run regular fund-raising events and any profit we make is put back into the local community and keeping the garden running through buying seeds, plants, equipment and training volunteers. Our community events throughout the year include bonfire night gatherings and plant and seed swaps.
Most Sundays from May until October (10.30am until 4.30pm) and at other times by arrangement. Friday mornings year round are our regular volunteer sessions - get in touch for more details.
Chickens
Off the main road through High Spen. Take Bute Road South ( opposite Dovecote Residential Home) and the track to the allotment is on the left, through the gate, just as the road bends to the right. No. 6, 47 and 47a buses stop minutes from the site ( from Newcastle and Gateshead)