ST. THOMAS
ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION




The STAA was formed in 1920 to help allotment gardeners in the Exeter area, and their communities. Today, we work with the Council and allotment gardeners at 9 sites, all west of the River Exe. These allotments are located at Alphington, Exwick, Cowick, Marsh Barton & St Thomas. Together, they comprise of over 800 plots held by 700+ plot-holders, and cover almost 35 acres.
The association is focussed on the historic parishes of St Thomas and Alphington in Exeter, where we operate trading sheds, and a community polytunnel. A series of events are held throughout the year to help encourage allotment gardening and related interests, and to provide community benefits across the city and its region.

The association exists to promote allotment-growing for the benefit of plot-holders on our nine sites, and the for the wider benefit of the local community. We develop and run projects, events, competitions and shows, and apply for grants to help fund these. Our agreement with the Exeter City Council enables us to help manage plot-letting and limited maintenance of allotment grounds.
We offer discounted gardening materials, seeds and produce - and offer tips on cultivation and good practice. Our community polytunnel (at Guys & Hylton allotments) offers all-year-round growing spaces; ideal for small-scale gardening. We provide membership benefits such as volunteering opportunities, workshops and events, and we hold an AGM each year for members to elect a managing committee.
STAA NEWS
NEWS UPDATE: 22/08/2026
2027 POTATO ORDER FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
Tap the banner below to download your 2027 seed potato order form. Print your form, complete it, and return to the Cowick Lane or Guys & Hylton Trading Sheds by Sunday 25th October. Alternatively, collect a form from the Trading Sheds. Orders will be available for collection from the Trading Sheds from (approx.) 6th February 2027.
NEWS UPDATE: 17/05/2026
UPDATE TO EXETER CITY COUNCIL ALLOTMENT RULES
Exeter City Council have updated their rules for allotment gardens. This immediately affects all allotment tenants, their plots and sites. Please familiarise yourself with the new rules, and if you have any questions about them you should contact ECC directly. You can download the new rules below.
