Free Gardens

All information on this page is provided by the Trustees of the Free Gardens CIO and is not endorsed by the Parish Council


The Great Somerford Free Gardens were established in 1809 by Steven Demainbray and have a long and fascinating history.

In 2024 the charity was transferred to the Free Gardens Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Reg No 1200436, the Objects of which are to promote the provision of allotments and other facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation for the benefit of the residents the Parish.

The Free Gardens Charity is administered by Trustees representing the Parish Council, Allotment Holders and Residents of the Parish

General enquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Trustees at info.freegardens@gmail.com