Unless you are a group of 16 or more then there is no need to book. Just turn up.
For group bookings please complete the groups form.

Of course you can, but you must always keep your dog on a short 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.

`Dog Poop` bins are situated at the entrance to the Wood, both ponds, Parkwood Farm, car park pedestrian exit, and close to the main toilets. There is a bag dispenser at the entrance to the Wood.

We understand that some dog faeces may contain the parasite Neospora caninum, which is known to cause abortion in cattle, so please take care.

We have picnic facilities in the shady corner of the large car park field. We ask that you do not picnic in the Bluebell Wood or on the Farm Trails.

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. 

Each day the Duty Charity supplies what is listed on the Food Menu. Seating in both the Bluebell barn, the Front Terrace and on the Sun Terrace. Highchairs available.

It is a wonderful compliment, clearly demonstrating the pleasure that visiting the Bluebell Walk has given. Any request please contact John McCutchan by writing to Bates Green Farm Tye Hill Road Arlington, Polegate East Sussex, BN26 6SH or email (see contact us page).

The Memorial Glade is situated in a secluded area of Beatons Wood.

We are delighted when children come and visit us, as we hope during their visit they will learn a little about different aspects of nature, which will develop into a love of the countryside.

• We have a Children’s Quiz sheet based on walking round the Blue, White, Red & Yellow Walks. The answers can be found on the many notices we have around these Walks. These quiz sheets are available at The Gate House or download here.


• We have a petting area in the Animal Barn with Pygmy goats and their kids, and mother sheep with their lambs. We take great care to ensure that there are ample warm water hand washing facilities in this area, and we are monitored by Wealden District Council Environmental Health officers, to minimise any risk so parents can be reassured.


• In our free to enter Photographic Competition we have an individual class for children aged under 16 on the date of the opening of this year’s Bluebell Walk, with no restriction on the subject of images seen during their visit, with up to 3 images per entrant. Prize winners receive free entries to the following year’s Bluebell Walk, plus their image is displayed on our website and on the Bluebell Walk. Details are on the Photographic Competition page.


• Pushchairs can easily be pushed round the Blue Walk in Beatons Wood where one see most of the bluebells as it is lightly graveled for mobility scooters. The Farm Walks are suitable for pushchairs, but the ground in places can be a little bumpy and muddy when wet. You will not encounter any stiles to climb over as they were all replaced by gates, except the Wild Garlic Walk which has what we call ‘collapsible stiles’, so when pushed down will allow empty pushchairs to be lifted over.


• There are three high chairs available in the Bluebell Barn to use when enjoying your refreshments.


• The picnic tables in a sheltered corner of the Car Park Field are designed to accommodate wheelchairs or pushchairs.


• Baby changing facilities are available in the Accessible Toilet as well as the Ladies toilet.


• The second hand book stall run by Herons Ghyll RDA always try and have a selection of children’s books.


• There is a playgroup run by Cherry Wood Adventures on alternate Fridays: www.cherrywoodadventures.co.uk

Every Wednesday and Saturday from late February to October you have the opportunity to visit Bates Green Garden, which includes access to Beatons Wood.

Yes, you can pay the entrance charges by card. Also the cafe accepts card payments. The HOPS stall and plant stalls also accept cards.