About Ravensbourne Road Allotments
Ravensbourne Road Allotments takes it name from the nearby Ravensbourne River and is nestled just off the High Street in Bromley town centre, adjacent to the main railway into Bromley from central London and Kent. The allotments can be seen as you arrive into or depart from Bromley South Station.
There were once two allotments here with public records for them dating back to 1900. Today, there are fifty plots in a triangular arrangement being tendered to by enthusiastic local allotmenteers.
Plots and part-plots are available to rent, there is often a long waiting list for a vacant plot, but do put your name to the list if you’re interested.
As you enter the allotments from the main gate off the winding Ravensbourne Road, there is an inviting southerly facing path into the allotment, met by the railway on the horizon. Water troughs and taps are located at several sites within the allotments.
About Ravensbourne Road Allotments
Ravensbourne Road Allotments takes it name from the nearby Ravensbourne River and is nestled just off the High Street in Bromley town centre, adjacent to the main railway into Bromley from central London and Kent. The allotments can be seen as you arrive into or depart from Bromley South Station.
There were once two allotments here with public records for them dating back to 1900. Today, there are fifty plots in a triangular arrangement being tendered to by enthusiastic local allotmenteers.
Plots and part-plots are available to rent, there is often a long waiting list for a vacant plot, but do put your name to the list if you’re interested.
As you enter the allotments from the main gate off the winding Ravensbourne Road, there is an inviting southerly facing path into the allotment, met by the railway on the horizon. Water troughs and taps are located at several sites within the allotments.
The plots and allotments are owned by the London Borough of Bromley and are managed by a committee of existing plot-holders. Plot-holders grow all manner of plants on their plots which range from flowers, ornamental and edible fruits and vegetables.
The allotments are also home to a variety of wildlife, from foxes to birds, insects and butterflies. Some of the plots with water features attracting pondlife too such as dragonflies and frogs.
There are communal sheds with some basic tools that can be used by plot holders and work days which all plot holders are asked to participate in. A summer event is held annually with an awards ceremony with prizes.
Committee Members
Chair: Barbara C4B
Secretary: Andrew C5
Outgoing Lettings: Kamila C8B
Incoming Dec 25 Lettings: Cecilia and Gordon B2
Treasurer: Pip D2
To contact the committee please email hello@ravensbourneroadallotments.co.uk or contact through our WhatsApp group
The plots and allotments are owned by the London Borough of Bromley and are managed by a committee of existing plot-holders. Plot-holders grow all manner of plants on their plots which range from flowers, ornamental and edible fruits and vegetables.
The allotments are also home to a variety of wildlife, from foxes to birds, insects and butterflies. Some of the plots with water features attracting pondlife too such as dragonflies and frogs.
There are communal sheds with some basic tools that can be used by plot holders and work days which all plot holders are asked to participate in. A summer event is held annually with an awards ceremony with prizes.
Committee Members
Chair: Barbara C4B
Secretary: Andrew C5
Outgoing Lettings: Kamila C8B
Incoming Dec 25 Lettings: Cecilia and Gordon B2
Treasurer: Pip D2
To contact the committee please email hello@ravensbourneroadallotments.co.uk or contact through our WhatsApp group
News & Events
October Checklist
The season’s changing, the days are noticeably becoming shorter and temperatures are dropping, but there’s still a chance to do some last sowings of winter salads and greens. Autumn sown vegetables and plants will bloom a couple of weeks earlier than a spring sown seeds…
No Sugar Plum Compote Recipe
A glut of plums? Inspired by the classic Italian plum preserve, this jam recipe uses only with ripe plums, apples and lemons. You can spice the jelly with cinnamon, ginger, and star anise if so desired…
Biodiversity Report
In July 2025 we were privileged to receive a visit from idverde’s senior conservation officer, Ian Wright, in order to complete an initial biodiversity assessment of Ravensbourne Road Allotment. There were 4 main areas discussed which were…
