Alive welcomes visits to our purpose-built, award-winning dementia-friendly allotment in North Bristol from care homes as well as people living in the community.
Located in Brentry, North Bristol, our allotment is a fully accessible haven away from the hurly-burly. It allows visitors to connect with nature, engage in gentle gardening activities and enjoy a change of scenery.
About Our Allotment
Alive has been running gardening sessions for older people and people living with dementia for over ten years, so we have first-hand experience of the positive impact gardening can have on a person’s mental and physical health – especially those living with dementia.
In addition to gardening activities, we’ve also found that being outside surrounded by nature can have a powerful therapeutic effect on people.
While at the allotment, participants can enjoy a guided tour, reminisce about their past and current gardening exploits, enjoy the multisensory delights in the raised beds, and then engage with some of the gardening activities our therapeutic horticulture facilitators have programmed. Trained volunteers will also be on hand to assist if required.
There is a summerhouse for shelter when the elements are against us, a fully accessible compost loo and the allotment is paved throughout.
At the end of every session, there will be a chance to reflect on the time spent at the allotment and, most importantly, enjoy a cup of tea!
How To Book
To book your care home for a session, or to find out more info, contact Alive on 0117 377 4756 or info@aliveactivities.org.
Not from a care home? Find more information about our Community Sessions here.
Other Community Gardening Opportunities
Alive are proud to offer a variety of therapeutic horticulture opportunities across our community. Find more about our other gardens and projects here.
Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers to support our Community Gardening and other work. If you want to support us through volunteering, find out more here.