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New Garden for 2010

Hoole Allotments

Hoole, Chester,  Cheshire & Wirral, CH2 3HP

Facilities
Refreshments: Home-made teas

Contact: Hoole Allotments Colony

Postcode: CH2 3HP
Location: 1m NE of Chester.  J12 off M53. Follow signs for city centre A56 for 1¼m. Turn L into Canadian Ave immed after Coronation playing fields. Please note there is no parking available on site. Visitors please park in Canadian Avenue.
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Opening dates and times: Sun 20 June (1-6).

Admission: Adm £3.50, chd free

Websitewww.hooleallotments.btik.com

Description: Large 13 acre site with over 180 plots using a range of layouts and styles of cultivation. Some plots are very traditional however many plot holders use the raised bed system, organic methods and mixed flower/vegetable cultivation. Some plots are dedicated to community art work and have interesting installations
There is a living willow horse stabled on a community plot as well several plots with chickens and a resident bee keeper.
Disability information: Access on main paths but not available to the centre of colony

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