Farm bluebell day cancelled in Ashdown Forest due to bad weather

By Andrew JamesContributor
Published 10th May 2023, 14:29 BST
Updated 10th May 2023, 14:30 BST
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Due to recent excessive rain, the Countryside Regeneration Trust has taken the difficult decision to cancel the open day to see the bluebells at Twyford Farm in the Ashdown Forest, scheduled for Sunday May 14.

A spokesperson for the CRT said the ground is so wet underfoot due to the recent rainfall that it's simply not possible to have a large number of cars parking in the field.

Twyford farmer, Bob Felton, said: "It's hugely disappointing that we've had to cancel as I know there were many people looking forward to visiting. We'd like to apologise to any families who were bringing their children to see the bluebells, but we hope to stage the event next year."

The decision has been taken as early as possible so those who were planning on coming can make over arrangements for the weekend.