Heart of the County

Stamford’s Secret Allotments

Stamford allotments. Where there aren’t houses in Stamford, there are rows upon rows of allotments being taken care of by some of Stamford’s finest gardeners. We catch up with one particular couple whose allotment is an award winning simply sublime space. With houses popping up all over the place in Stamford, many without gardens or parking, it can leave one wondering how people still get their gardening fix. Fortunately, we still have Stamford Meadows, a great expanse of land for the public’s enjoyment. Then there’s the walk along the Welland which is a tranquil area, surrounded by mature trees that have seen so much. But there is also a huge allotment community in Stamford which is well looked after by...