Alive welcomes visits to our purpose-built, award-winning dementia-friendly allotment in North Bristol from care homes for bespoke gardening sessions.
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 those living with dementia for over ten years. In that time, we’ve seen first-hand the profound impact that gardening – and simply being outside in nature – can have on a person’s mental and physical wellbeing.
At the allotment, participants can enjoy a guided tour, reminisce about their own gardening experiences, explore the multisensory raised beds, and take part in activities led by our therapeutic horticulture facilitators. Trained volunteers are on hand throughout to offer support.
The site is fully accessible, with paved paths throughout, a summerhouse for shelter, and a fully accessible compost loo – so whatever the weather, everyone is catered for.
Every session ends with time to reflect on the experience and, most importantly, a well-earned cup of tea.
How To Book
To book your care home for a session, or to find out more info, contact Alive on 07861 385 543 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.