Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare is a 6.5 acre horticultural garden cultivated by volunteers, providing a welcoming and safe environment to grow produce, get involved with crafts and enjoy being close to nature.
We actively encourage a diverse range of individuals from the community to become involved of all ages and backgrounds, including vulnerable people with special needs, mental health problems, physical illness or addiction. Schools and extra-curricular children’s groups are also welcome.
Nurturing, growing and forging friendships and connections are at the heart of everything we offer.
Our vision
A space inclusive and welcoming to all
Use the power of horticulture in a therapeutic and nurturing way
Protect and increase the site biodiversity
Evolve the site to ensure ongoing financial viability
Forge relationships and collaborations in the community
Value the contribution of CIC members
The site is managed day to day by the Landshare manager.
The Landshare manager is ably supported by the volunteers of the Friends of Jealotts Hill Community Landshare to maintain the site and run events.
The overseeing of the vision and direction of the site is supported by the Directors of the Community Interest Company.
The original Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare (JHCL) was founded in November 2011 through a partnership between the private, voluntary and public sectors as an innovative project based on community gardening. In October 2023 a CIC was established to replace the partnership model that existed from 2012 until autumn 2023.
In 2015 JHCL gained the Queens Award for Voluntary Service and over the years has secured many other accolades for its innovative approach and excellent horticulture.
We offer use of a polytunnel fruit cages, growing plots, an orchard, lawned areas and a wildlife pond.
There is also a woodwork studio, rest room, kitchen, toilets and plenty of parking. Facilities for disabled users are provided.
With plenty of seating and shade and a variety of special areas including those for quiet contemplation the Landshare offers a beautiful, secure, and tranquil managed space.