The region around East Anglia has its fare share of community growing activity. Use this page to stay up to date with what's happening at the city farms and community gardens near you.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, as well as local news, events and case studies. Meanwhile, there are lots of useful information resources available for East England community farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page.
If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Petworth CofE Primary School | Petworth |
| Plot 31 Community Garden | Harpenden |
| Potsford Farm - Potsford Care Services | Woodbridge |
| Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre | Beccles |
| Saffron Walden County High School Farm | Saffron Walden, Essex |
| St Peter's Junior School | Wisbech |
| Sunnyside Rural Trust | Berkhamstead |
| Sunset Barn Care Farm | Brandon |
| Swaffham Community Garden | Swaffham |
| The Ark | Great Yarmouth |
| The Green Backyard | Peterborough |
| The Nurture Project | Fakenham |
If you want information on our work in Eastern England then please contact admin@farmgarden.org.uk.
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