The Kidbrooke Park Allotment Association (KPAA) was originally formed over 30 years ago incorporating the existing Kidbrooke Park Allotment and Garden Society. We are a self-managed site of  approximately 100 plots, with the day-to-day work organised by a voluntary Committee. Self-management allows us to reduce the Council’s administrative costs and also ensures our members are fully consulted about major decisions. The land itself is owned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Our peaceful site is mostly flat, with shared paths leading around the entire site. Due to the nature of the large buildings surrounding the site, the level of sun exposure in the daytime can vary.

Our plots are an assortment of sizes the majority of plots becoming available are an ample but workable 5 rods.

We have a shop for purchasing essentials such as compost, manure and canes which generally open most weekends. The shop also has a range of tools that can be loaned to plot holders as required.

Wood chip is provided for plot holders to help maintain paths and limit weed growth.  We generally arrange for a skip to be on site once or twice a year to clear any unwanted structures or rubbish that cannot be composted or safely burnt. Notice of this arriving is provided on the site noticeboard.

There is a toilet and regular water points across the site. In order to keep costs to a reasonable level we do not allow the use of hosepipes or automatic irrigation systems as our water is metered.

The allotment hosts an annual summer BBQ in early August as well as a Seed and Plant Swop in late May.

KPAA has a community reflecting the diverse nature of the greater London area young and old, American, British, Chinese, Cypriot, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, West Indian, and Vietnamese are represented, allowing for interesting traditions and cultivations across the site.

The site itself has a rich history having previously been a part of the site of RAF Kidbrooke home to squadrons on No. 1 Balloon Command during World War 2. Read more about the history of the site here.