Join our Community Gardening Team for friendly sessions where you can get your fresh-air fix, share skills, and take home your own grown fresh veggies, fruits and flowers every session.

Being in the garden is great for physical and mental health and we offer a range of activities to bring out the benefits for everyone who comes along. 

At each of our three gardening hubs, we run Garden Club sessions, which are free to access and open to all, regardless of ability and experience. We'll always find a way for you to join in at your pace and help you get the most out of being in the garden.

Where to find our community gardens

Come along to our general open day sessions to take a look at around our community gardens, where you can get involved, volunteer or enjoy some time outdoors.

Great Rhyne Gardens Allotment

When: Mondays, 1pm - 3:30pm 

Where: 273 Coleridge Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3UR - Here's a map 

If you enjoy gardening or even just being outside, come along to our allotments.

Bournville Chocolate Garden 

When: Thursdays, 10am - 12pm

Where: Lonsdale Ave, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3SQ - Here's a map.

Help weed, tidy and tend to the plants in this tranquil community garden.​

All are welcome to join any our community garden sessions, please don't forget your boots!

Coleridge Road Community Gardens

When:

  • Tuesdays,10:00am - 1pm
  • Thursdays, 10:00am - 1pm  and  2pm - 4:30pm 

Where: Between houses 65 and 67 Coleridge Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3UJ - Here's a map.

Join our drop in sessions to grow your favourite flowers, fruits and veg, lend a hand with repairs and enjoy good company, tea and biscuits.

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Activities and events

There are lots of activities for you to enjoy at our outdoor community hubs and gardens. From wellbeing sessions to learning new skills, and family-friendly toddler groups. There’s something for all ages, abilities and interests.

Every Monday

Gardening Club at Great Rhyne Garden

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Great Rhyne Garden, entrance by St John's Park Car Park, BS23 3UR

Learn the basics of gardening, from making plants for free to identifying weeds. Open to all, especially newcomers.

Every Tuesday

Open volunteer session

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Coleridge Road Community Garden, between 65-67 Coleridge Road, BS23 3UJ

Come along and learn about basics of gardening, from preparing your space, seeding and planting.

Tool Shed

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location: Coleridge Road Community Garden, between 65-67 Coleridge Road, BS23 3UJ

Learn basic woodwork skills by getting involved in projects around the community garden. All tools and training are provided.

Every Thursday

Open volunteer session

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Location: Coleridge Road Community Garden, between 65-67 Coleridge Road, BS23 3UJ

Come along and learn about basics of gardening, from preparing your space, seeding and planting.

Please note: as these sessions take place outdoors, they may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather.

Every Friday

Nature Tots

Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Coleridge Road Community Garden, between 65-67 Coleridge Road, BS23 3UJ

Outdoor playtime for children aged 0 to 5 and their parents and carers. Enjoy nature craft activities, garden space and toys to explore. £1 per child.

Last Friday of the Month

Wild Women

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Coleridge Road Community Garden, between 65-67 Coleridge Road, BS23 3UJ

An inclusive outdoor wellbeing session for all women.

Please note: As these sessions take place outdoors, they may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather.

Contact us

To find out more about any of the activities, or to get involved as a volunteer at our outdoor community hubs and gardens, get in touch by:

  • Emailing communitygardening@alliancehomes.org.uk
  • Calling 03000 120 120
  • Sending us a message through Live Chat on our website
  • Writing or visiting us at Alliance Homes, 40 Martingale Way, Portishead, BS20 7AW
  • Pop up at any of our community gardens during opening hours.