Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Of course you can, but you must always keep your dog on a lead please

This is necessary to stop dogs running through the bluebells and disturbing the wildlife and frightening the farm livestock on the other walks.

Three 'Dog Poop' bins are situated at the entrance to the Wood, both ponds, also one at Parkwood Farm and the Car Park.

New for 2012

• Memorial Glade is in a secluded area with seats for you to reflect and remember someone you have loved and who is no longer with you.

• Memorial Book situated in a corner of the Book Room where we invite you to record memories and thoughts, with a verse or some words to remember a loved one who used to enjoy visiting the Arlington Bluebell Walk.

• A further area in the Bluebell Wood has been coppiced and replanted with young hazel and hornbeam trees.

• New route especially for those with pushchairs to avoid the steps at Gate No 16 and proceed to Gate 25 and back into the Bluebell Wood.

• Children's Quiz has new questions from the signs you read on the Blue, White and Red Walks.
• We hope to have the National Farmers Union (NFU) Roadshow here on ??

Can we picnic?

We have picnic facilities in the shady corner of the large car park field adjacent to the Entrance Barn. 

We ask that you do not picnic in the Bluebell Wood please.

Are mountain bikes allowed on the Walks?

Sorry the Walks are only open to walkers, and those who have accessibility difficulties therefore needing to use wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

What public transport is available?

We are a 3 miles walk from Berwick Station.

Again a 3 mile walk  from the bus stop at Wilmington.

Train to Polegate Station and  taxis are available, their telephone 01323 720720.

Bus journey to Hailsham and  taxis are available, their telephone 01323 442233.

I just want to see the bluebells, how long will it take?

The Blue Walk is the one through the Bluebell Wood that is about 1000 metres or half a mile. 

It is designed for wheelchairs and easy walking and can take from half to an hour, depending on how long you linger enjoying the views and their scent when they are fully out on a sunny day!

Can we visit at other times of the year?

We are only open during the published dates of the Bluebell Walk.  Abbots Wood which is nearby and owned by the Forestry Commission, is open every day of the year.

Can we spread ashes of a loved one in Beatons Wood?

Is a wonderful compliment, clearly demonstrating the pleasure that visiting the Bluebell Walk has given.

Any request please contact John McCutchan by writing to the address on the Home Page or email me