Westfields Avenue & St Ann’s Passage Allotments

About Westfields Avenue & St Ann’s Passage Allotments

Westfields Avenue & St Ann’s Passage Allotments provides Barnes residents with the opportunity to cultivate their own fruit, vegetables and flowers on managed plots in SW13. Administered by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, the site is part of the council’s wider network of community growing spaces across the borough. Plots are allocated through an official waiting list, making it a genuinely accessible — if sometimes patient — route into kitchen gardening and outdoor growing for local people of all experience levels.

Local area

Barnes has long valued its green and open spaces, from the common to the Wetland Centre, and allotments fit naturally into that tradition. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames manages a network of allotment sites across the borough, and Westfields Avenue is one of the community growing spaces serving Barnes residents directly. In a neighbourhood where the farmers’ market draws loyal regulars and independent local life is cherished, the allotments represent a grassroots extension of that same spirit — growing food, knowing neighbours and engaging meaningfully with the land.

Why choose Westfields Avenue & St Ann’s Passage Allotments

For Barnes residents who want to grow their own produce, these allotments offer a council-backed, properly managed route into community growing without the cost or complexity of a private arrangement. Being located within SW13 means plot holders can walk or cycle to their allotment easily, keeping it a genuine part of daily life rather than a distant commitment. Managed by Richmond upon Thames — a borough with a strong parks and open spaces service — the site benefits from institutional oversight and a clear, fair waiting list process.

Services

• Allotment plot allocation
• Community growing space
• Fruit and vegetable cultivation
• Flower growing plots
• Council-managed waiting list registration
• Outdoor growing land rental

Ideal for: Barnes residents seeking allotment plots, Home growers and kitchen gardeners, Retired residents with time for growing, Families interested in food growing, Community-minded local residents.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for an allotment plot at Westfields Avenue or St Ann's Passage?

You can register your interest through the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames allotments waiting list, accessible via the council’s website at richmond.gov.uk. The process is managed centrally by the council.

Is there a long wait for a plot?

The existing description notes these are a ‘popular’ site, which suggests demand is strong. Waiting times are not specified in the available data, so it is best to contact the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames directly for current waiting list information.

Who manages these allotments?

The allotments are managed by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames as part of the council’s parks and open spaces service.

What can I grow on an allotment plot here?

Allotment plots at this site are suitable for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, in keeping with standard council allotment provision across the borough.

Is there a phone number I can call to find out more?

No direct phone number is listed for this site. The best route is through the council’s allotments waiting list page at richmond.gov.uk/services/parks_and_open_spaces/allotments/allotments_waiting_list.