The Bluebell Walk is now closed until 2024
*Coming soon* Behind the Scenes tours - Discover the history of the Bluebell Walk and how we plan each season and maintain an ancient wood. Check back here soon for details and dates.
Bates Green Garden is open every Wednesday until 25 October with the option to walk round and explore the 24 acres of Beatons Wood. See the Bates Green Garden website for further details.
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Every spring, Beatons Wood, our ancient oakwood, appears as:
1. A fresh green carpet of emerging bluebell leaves
2. A white display of wood anemones
3. A unique view of green, white and blue as the English bluebells emerge
4. Followed by the many vistas of blue when the bluebells are fully out
5. The wood darkens as the leaves on the trees unfurl and bluebells fade leaving calm and tranquility
The timing of this sequence is dictated by the soil temperature, not by us!
The Bluebell Walk
Since 1972 the Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail based at Bates Green Farm has developed into seven interesting walks over three working farms.
A circular walk of 1100 metres or 2/3 a mile in Beatons Wood has been made suitable for wheelchair users. This is where you see white anemones followed by the vistas of bluebells, established over centuries. On this walk there are seats for you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this oak and hornbeam ancient wood. Along the walks there are signs illustrating the flora and fauna of the countryside for your information.
At neighbouring Parkwood Farm (2.75 mile walk there and back), milking of the large dairy herd can be seen from a special viewing gallery every afternoon between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
At Primrose Farm there is a horse livery, also this is where the young cattle are reared.
Most asked
FAQs
Unless you are a group of 12 or more then there is no need to book. Just turn up.
For group bookings please complete the groups form.
Sorry, the Walks are only open to walkers, and those who have accessibility difficulties and need to use wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Child’s buggies are allowed.
Unfortunately not, as often we have many visitors who may be using mobility scooters which with push chairs are the only wheeled items allowed.