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Alton Garden & DIY Tool Library

A community garden and DIY tool library in Alton so residents can borrow tools and grow food without buying equipment.

You do not need a big budget or your own shed full of tools to grow things or make your home nicer. Sharing makes it possible, and you will find a friendly community happy to help you get started.

About this service

A community garden and DIY tool library in Alton so residents can borrow tools and grow food without buying equipment. If you run a community group or school in Alton and need garden or DIY tools for a project, you can borrow them from the tool library for free. Email events@alton.gov.uk to ask what's available and arrange borrowing; a refundable deposit may apply for higher-value tools. The full list of items is on the program page. It is for people

How they can help you

If you run a community group or school in Alton and need garden or DIY tools for a project, you can borrow them from the tool library for free. Email events@alton.gov.uk to ask what's available and arrange borrowing; a refundable deposit may apply for higher-value tools. The full list of items is on the program page.

Getting support

services.opening_hours
Alton Town Council office: Mon–Thu 9.00am–5.00pm, Fri 9.00am–4.30pm — borrow/return tools by arrangement
How support is available
In person
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

01420 83986events@alton.gov.ukVisit WebsiteTown Hall, Market Square, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HD (run by Alton Town Council)
Alton Town Council office: Mon–Thu 9.00am–5.00pm, Fri 9.00am–4.30pm — borrow/return tools by arrangement

Trust and updates

Verification status: Partially Verified

Last verified: September 30, 2026

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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