The Martin Way allotments are located in Raynes Park on two sites either side of Martin Way, close to the Bushey Road junction. We are one of 18 allotment sites in the London Borough of Merton and one of only 5 that are self-managed.

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Welcome to the Martin Way Allotment Gardens Association

Thames Water Hosepipe Ban

You will most likely have heard in the news that Thames Water have introduced a hosepipe, sprinklers and pressure washers ban commencing on Thursday 24rd July following a very dry spring and continued hot weather.

On the TW website it states that:

A hosepipe can be used to water food crops at domestic premises or private allotments. This is only if it cannot be reasonably done by a watering can. Dunking of watering cans in allotments water tanks, buckets and water butts are acceptable. Restrictions will be lifted as soon as conditions allow.

Hence the guidance is to use only watering cans wherever possible.

Plot holders are requested to observe these water restrictions and let’s hope that we have some decent rainfall soon.

Access restricted

Due to the gas works at the juntion with Bushey Road, access to the site is not available from that direction. Instead you need to approach from the Whatley Avenue direction to gain access to the site.

Wish to apply for a plot?

The waiting list is now open again - apply.

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  • Plot inspections - Plot inspections have now resumed.
  • Flytipping – will not be tolerated and we ask plot holders not to bring any waste from home to place on either the green waste or wood/scrap piles. Please report any suspicious activity to the committee immediately, whereupon we will review CCTV footage and contact the authorities if necessary. Please keep the gates closed at all times to deter non-plot holders/fly-tippers from entering the site.

About MAGA

We are a very active de facto self-managed site with a relatively short waiting list; currently we nearly have all plots let. We have a shop which is open at weekends during the growing season from February to October (Sundays only during July and August), along with an adjacent accessible toilet.

We have regular events, including a plant sale in spring, a produce show at the end of summer and a pumpkinfest at the end of October. We expect plot holders to assist with site working parties during the year as any members of a small community would do to help each other.

If you would like to come and see us, please come to one of our social events and introduce yourself, come into the shop during opening hours or email us at committee@maga.org.uk.

If you would like to take up a plot and you are resident in Merton please read the Apply for a Plot page, taking note of the commitment in having an allotment!