Marlpit Community Garden
Where are we?
Marlpit Community Garden, Marlpit Lane, NR5 8XN (map below)
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When can you find us?
Every Tuesday, 10-1pm for our volunteer day, (includes lunch on 1st Tuesday of each month).
Every Thursday, 10-1pm for our forest gardening group.
The trustees have the discretion to reduce the fees in the case of hardship.
Key deposit £20, that gives you all time access to the Community Garden.
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Membership is from October to September.
How to apply?
Please contact us by email: sustainable@grow-our-own.co.uk or by completing the contact form.
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How much is plot rent?
£35 per year, including membership, each additional plot is £25, up to 3 additional plots
(max. number of plots is 4).
Raised box is £25, including membership, each additional raised box is £15 (max. number of raised beds is 2).
School and Community Groups
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We love welcoming school classes, community groups, and local organisations to our garden. We are already lucky enough to host groups like Earlham Early Years, Aviva, GoodGym, and Valley Primary—and we’d be delighted to welcome you too!
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Whether you’re looking to:
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Get hands-on with gardening
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Enjoy fresh air and time outdoors
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Take a break from the office
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Meet new people and build connections
…we can create activities tailored to your group’s age, ability, and size.
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You can even set up your own growing boxes—just like our friends at Earlham Early Years and Valley Primary!
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Interested? Get in touch with us at
sustainable@grow-our-own.co.uk to plan your visit.
Want to know more?
Marlpit Community Garden (MCG) started in June 2013. It is a seven acres field in Marlpit Lane, Norwich, along the popular Marriott’s Way and close to the River Wensum. The site is divided into plots for individuals and families, plots for schools and community groups, forest garden, apiary, orchard, herb garden, wild-flower areas and meadows. Check out our interpretation map of the site!
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As a plot-holder, you are responsible for looking after your plot and keeping the paths around your plot in order. MCG relies on the cooperation of all its growers and is run entirely by volunteers. We therefore expect you to give at least three days help a year towards managing the site and maintaining communal facilities.
MCG is a car-free zone; there are plenty of cycle stands but only a few car parking facilities for blue-badge holders.
Marlpit Community Garden, Marlpit Lane, NR5 8XN
