Thousands of people are expected to visit a bluebell event over the next five weeks as it celebrates its 51st anniversary.

Arlington Bluebell Walk, at Bates Green Farm in Arlington, near Polegate,  opens on Wednesday for five weeks.

Entry is £8 for adults, £4 for children or £20 for a family.

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John McCutchan, owner of the trail, hopes to attract 25,000 visitors this year.

18 mobility scooters will be available for visitors who need extra assistance.

John said: "We open from April 10 for five weeks and the walk is of course so beautiful, but it's more than just a walk as there are also the six farm trails to explore.

"We have extended our kitchen this year and in our café we have a large screen showing a live stream of the beautiful birds at their feeding station in the woods.

"People love the bluebells - we all know that - but we also have the most amazing garden on site. It will be open every day during the five weeks of the Bluebell Walk and after that every Wednesday until the end of October."

More information can be found at www.bluebellwalk.co.uk.

The walking trail also aims to raise money for charities, with £78,000 raised last year.

This year, 26 charities will take turns providing refreshments to visitors each day to raise money.

Other features of the event include the "Book Room", managed by Heron’s Ghyll Carriage Driving for the Disabled, a plant stall courtesy of Arlington Church and the chance to see sheep and pygmy goats.

Bates Green Garden, which has been awarded RHS Partner Garden status, will also be open daily during the event and each Wednesday until October. 

The garden, created by John's late wife Carolyn, has been "restored and revitalised" by head gardener Emma Reece and her team.

The Bates Green Garden Café will also be open every Wednesday serving homemade cakes and lunches.

The  entrance fee for the bluebell trail will also include entry to the 24-acre Beatons Wood on the estate.