PLATT FIELDS MARKET GARDEN

Our main site is a former bowling green in Fallowfield, South Manchester: Platt Fields Market Garden (PFMG). PFMG is a member of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) network. On this site we produce over 1 tonne of food on just ½ an acre of land annually, in addition to improving the soil health, air quality and biodiversity of the area.

At PFMG, we work with the community by hosting volunteer days, provide cooked food, facilitate & organise free events, fundraise / promote local community groups, offer a space to hire and we work with local businesses - it is both a community hub and a working market garden.

PFMG began as a fallow patch of grass with no facilities and with the work of staff and volunteers is now a unique and thriving community market garden and is home to 10+ community groups & businesses. It is a beautiful oasis in a busy urban city. It is a place where local people develop a wide range of horticulture skills, connect with others, increase their physical activity, share food, learn about sustainable food growing and get involved in developing ideas and projects.

It’s the home of MUD Kitchen where we operate a café 3 days a week as a way to keep the gates open and generate an income to help run the garden. Click on the links to find out more.

whats on

We run a café at Platt Fields Market Garden Friday - Sunday. At the weekends we fire up the BBQ for our brunch menu and on Fridays we offer a smaller menu alongside our speciality coffee, seasonal bakes and light bites.
OPENING TIMES
FRIDAY- SUNDAY 9am-3pm
We host many seasonal events at the garden over the year. Look to our events page to find out more.
Would you like to enquire about using the space? Email us on events@wearemud.org
The garden is a brilliant place to bring your kids. We have plenty of space to run around in a securely fenced area. There is a mud kitchen, sandpit, toys and you can book The Frog House for parties.
There's a Frog Trail for older children that will allow you to discover the garden whilst following clues. Ask at the cafe hatch for more info.
We are funded by Young Manchester to run SEND Forest School Sessions and we work with Sian AKA Manchester Bees Forest School to deliver these sessions. To book on contact Sian at hello@manchesterbeesforestschool.co.uk
We're always on the look out for funding and partners to run more kids and Young People activities at the garden. If you are interested get in touch with a member of the team.
We host markets throughout the year. Our regular markets are;
- Farmers Market - first Sunday of the Month
- Rummage - 3rd Sunday of the Month
We also have craft markets and Christmas markets which are advertised through our social media.
Everything will be published on our events page.
Are you a trader? Email events@wearemud.org
The garden was started by volunteers and is maintained by volunteers. It is what makes the place so special. Whether you want to do your bit for the environment, do some exercise, make new friends or just feel the calm of the garden in a busy city then we will welcome you with open arms.
Go to our volunteer page to find out more.
The majority of the food we grow goes in to our kitchen to feed volunteers and to supply our cafe.
We also sell our produce at our monthly farmers market, which is on the 1st Sunday of every month.
You can reserve an area of the garden for a party, conference, meeting or community event.
Find out more here