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Branch Hill Allotments

Branch Hill Allotments
(Photo: © Bill Aldridge)

The Garden

Allotments are, by their very nature, hidden treasures - and the site of Branch Hill Allotments is no exception. Located on the corner of Oak Hill Way, Branch Hill and Frognal Rise, dozens of vegetable plots have been developed in the former gardens of an Edwardian mansion. John Spedan Lewis, founder of the John Lewis Partnership, lived at Branch Hill House for many years. In the 1970s enterprising and green-fingered locals started growing vegetables organically on the site, and the Branch Hill Allotments Association now manages the plots for Camden Council. 

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Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 14:00–17:00
Sunday 14:00–17:00
Entrance
Corner of Oak Hill Way and Frognal Rise.
Nearest postcode: NW3 7LT
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Station
Hampstead
Access
Steeply sloping site with narrow grass paths and steps
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only
Conditions
Visitors are advised to keep to the main paths.

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