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PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Garden, Wildflower Meadow and Beatons Wood (home to the Arlington Bluebell Walk) are open to visitors every Wednesday and Saturday 10.00am to 4:00pm between
26 February and 22 October 2025.


There is no need to book in advance and you may arrive any time from 10:00am on and stay as long as you like until closing time (usually 4pm).  


Note, while the Arlington Bluebell Walk is open, Bates Green Garden and the Wildflower Meadow are open every day.

ENTRY PRICES


Adults £10.00 including entry to the Garden and Wildflower Meadow.
(Entry to Beatons Wood
* +£2)

Children (3 - 16 yrs) £5.00 including entry to the Garden and Wildflower Meadow.
(Entry to Beatons Wood
* +£1)


* Not available when the Arlington Bluebell Walk is open.


A special rate is available for groups of 16 or more. Find out more.

OFFERS


As an RHS Partner Garden we offer free access to the garden on Wednesdays when open*, for RHS members (primary member only for joint memberships).


We accept BBC Gardener's World 2-for-1 cards on Wednesdays when open*


CPRE members also get 2 for 1 entry on Wednesdays when open*


* Offers not applicable on Saturdays or while Arlington Bluebell Walk is open.

Only one offer can be used per visit. 

Show your appropriate membership card at the entrance.
Beatons Wood can be accessed during your visit for a donation.

FURTHER INFORMATION


The garden is open to visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays but for special events on other days please see the Events page for separate details specific to each event.


Light lunches and refreshments are available on Wednesdays & Saturdays when the garden is open to the public.  See the Café page for more details.


Two terraces are available for outside seating and picnics. 


We regret that dogs are not permitted in the garden (except guide dogs) but are welcome in Beatons Wood and the café.


Paid carers have free access with the person they care for, but email us to ensure this has been noted.


There are benches situated throughout the garden and wood, and ramps enabling wheelchair access. Toilets are situated near the entrance including an accessible toilet. Mobility scooters can be hired free of charge if booked ahead of your visit. Please email us.


There is ample parking in the field opposite or alongside the road depending on weather conditions. Disabled parking spaces are located opposite the entrance.

HOW TO FIND US

Address

Bates Green Garden, Tye Hill Road, Arlington, near Polegate, BN26 6SH;

Map: O.S. ref. TQ5507; 

Grid Ref. 50°5052.5N, 0°1217.0E


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Directions by Car

From the A22, Hailsham Bypass, take Arlington Road heading west. Or, from the A27 at Wilmington, take Thornwell Road heading north.

Car parking is along the road verge adjacent to the entrance.


A list of electric charging points near us can be found at
www.zap-map.com/charge-points/hailsham


Public Transport

3 miles (5 kilometres) from both the nearest bus stop at Hailsham or Wilmington and the train stations of Polegate or Berwick.
Also see Flexibus (not available Sundays or Bank Holidays).


Taxi

From: Hailsham (telephone 01323 844464) or Polegate (telephone 01323 484444)

Bates Green Farm

Arlington

Polegate, East Sussex

BN26 6SH

England

+44 (0)7818 888440

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