Thank you to everyone who came along to the Burley Model Allotments Show 2026 on [DATE]. In bright sunshine, the allotment site in Burley, Leeds, was busy with plot-holders, families and neighbours all afternoon, making this one of our best-attended shows yet.

Giant pumpkins outside the welcome marquee at Burley Model Allotments Show 2026
Giant pumpkins outside the welcome marquee.

Prize-winning fruit and vegetables

The show tables were packed with entries grown right here on the allotments. Competition was strong in classic classes such as three onions from seed and one cucumber, and the giant pumpkins outside the marquee drew plenty of admirers. Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who entered. Every entry makes the show what it is.

Prize-winning onions in Class 14 at Burley Model Allotments Show 2026
Class 14: three onions from seed, dressed.

Fun for all ages

The children's section was a highlight, with wonderful nature and garden pictures from our youngest gardeners. The animal made from fruit and veg class brought out some brilliant creativity, from courgette creatures to a very convincing penguin. The tallest sunflower class, judged on the plots, showed just how well things grew this summer.

Animals made from fruit and vegetables, Class 53 at the allotment show
Class 53: animals made from fruit and veg.

Cakes, tea and community

Our volunteers kept everyone well fed with a fantastic cake stall: strawberry cake, carrot cake, lemon drizzle, tea loaf, tiffin and vegan samosas, all home-made. Money raised helps support the allotment society.

Home-made cakes on the cake stall at Burley Model Allotments Show 2026
The home-made cake stall.

Thank you

A huge thank you to the committee, judges, bakers and helpers who made the day possible.

Inspired to grow your own? Find out how to get an allotment in Leeds LS4, or see our upcoming events. We hope to see you at next year's show!

More photos from the show

Visitors at the Burley Model Allotments Show 2026 in Burley, Leeds
Children's nature and garden pictures with prize rosettes at the allotment show
Cucumber entries with prize rosettes in Class 16 at the allotment show
Prize rosettes for the tallest sunflower class at Burley Model Allotments
Home-made cakes, quiche and vegan samosas at the allotment show