Bluebell Woods Sussex – Looking for some stunning bluebell woods in Sussex, then check out our suggestions, there are some great bluebell walks Sussex to explore.
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Bluebell Woods Sussex To Explore
Arlington bluebell walk and farm trail
Location : Bates Green Farm, Arlington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6SH
Follow the celebrated Arlington Bluebell trail from 12 April – 19 May 10am – 5pm
Online booking only (last entry 4pm). A growing tradition for the last 40 years. This year however, they can only open Beatons Wood to visitors.
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.
Brede High Woods
Location : B2089, Broad Oak, Rye TN31 6EX
Ancient and secondary woodland and open heathland combine at this spot in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s to the north east of Powdermill Reservoir so you can combine bluebell spotting with waterside views.
Costells Woods
Location : Lewes Rd, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7PN
Costells Wood near Haywards Heath is a site of ancient woodland and a designated area of wildlife importance. A haze of bluebells blanket the floor beneath the broadleaf trees that thrive in the area and you’ll find wild orchids and small ponds along the maze of pathways that trail through the bluebell walk. Parking can be found around 500 metres from the woods. Entry to the woods is free.
Ebernoe Common
Location : Ebernoe, Petworth GU28 9LD
This varied ancient wooded area, now a Sussex Wildlife Trust nature reserve, incorporates ponds, streams, meadows and reclaimed arable land. Besides bluebells you may see wild orchids, purple emperor butterlies and ponies that help to keep the grass grazed. The common is about five miles north of Petworth and there’s a car park at Ebernoe Church.
Nymans
Location : Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB
The woodland and the wild garden at Nymans are carpeted with bluebells and guided tours are available to show you the highlights. In the gardens around the historic house see the magnificent magnolias.
Selwyn’s Wood
Location : Off Fir Grove Rd, Heathfield TN21 0QL
Selwyns Wood is a small mixed semi natural woodland near the town of Heathfield, mainly oak, birch and sweet chestnut, but with a few old big beech trees. It is nestled in a south facing valley with three streams running through it, one of which has developed into a typical Wealden ghyll stream. There is also a small open area dominated by heather, a characteristic feature of woodlands in this part of Sussex.
Sheffield Park
Location : Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX
The aptly named Walk Wood at Sheffield Park and Garden is a newly restored ancient woodland. Thanks to a 15-year labour of love by the head gardener, a network of paths from the early 1700s have been recreated and will be surrounded by carpets of bluebells looking suitably lovely around the hornbeam trees and 400-year-old stumps.
Standen Estate
Location : West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE
Around 20 of the 100 acres of the original Standen Estate should bluebell-tastic this spring with Rockinghill and Hollybush woods carpeted. New management of the woodland has helped boost numbers of the flowers. Purple orchids bloom at the same time to add to the magic. You may also spot roe and fallow deer, and perhaps even badgers from a recently completed viewing platform. Pick up a walk leaflet at visitor reception for suggested routes or download one online. One walk will take you to the Bluebell Railway.
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