A place where community & growth come together
Working together towards a new future!
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Who We Are
Recreation Road Allotments CIC (Previously known as Olympia Allotments) are a historic private allotment community located in Barlby, Selby North Yorkshire.
Our Community Funding Partners
We are an independent allotment and community gardening space committed to serving the social, emotional and health needs of Selby and the wider community. We are working to provide a connection to nature through growing food, learning about the environment and maintaining biodiversity. The following organisations have generously contributed to our funding:
Get Your Allotment
Currently, we are taking applications for new allotment holders to join our community for the 2025-26 growing season.
We are working to restore our property to its former glory and are hoping you can join us, get your hands dirty and be a part of our new future!
We are open to all residents of Selby District.
plots
Years of growing
People on Wait List
Acres Maintained
Tips & Tricks
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Gardens and Shrubbery
From landscaping conception and design, installations and maintenance, or site newal and rehabilitation, our dedication to total client satisfaction.
Ground Care
From landscaping conception and design, installations and maintenance, or site newal and rehabilitation, our dedication to total client satisfaction.
Snow Clearing and Gritting
From landscaping conception and design, installations and maintenance, or site newal and rehabilitation, our dedication to total client satisfaction.
2022 Prices
Small Plot
150-200 m2*- £18.00 Plot Rent
- £7.00 Water
- *Size approximate
LargePlot
250 + m2*- £38.50 Plot Rent
- £11.50 Water
- *Size approximate
Deposit
Returned at Exit- Returned in clean condition
- Refundable at exit
- Please see rental terms
Latest News
Check here for our latest blog posts including our newsletters, surveys and plotholder spotlights.
As we grow, we will be adding tips and tricks to help you successfully manage your plot.
Newsletter – Spring 2023
Hello Allotmenteers! I hope everyone is really looking forward to a productive growing season. We have some updates for you and some helpful information. SPRING IS SPRINGING – TIME TO PREP THOSE PLOTS! This is the perfect time to get back outdoors and get your soil...
2022 Inspections Complete!
Thanks so much to everyone for getting their plots in ship-shape and putting out the fine china for the annual inspection. It has been a long time...
Plot Inspection 2023 FAQs
When? The committee will be inspecting plots between the 17th and the 23rd of July. Can I be present during the inspection? Tenants will not be...