The bluebell woodland at Sotshole Broad next to Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham opens on Saturday, April 26 2014, a week earlier than planned due to the favourable spring weather.

The bluebell woodland is open every day from 26 April to 25 May, 10am to 5pm. Access is via Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. It is a four-mile round trip walk to see the best bluebells which are at the far end of the wood. Garden entry, including the bluebell woodland, is adult £6.10, concessions £5.60 and child £3.60 (under 5 free).

There is a guided walk in the bluebell woodland on Sunday 11 May, beginning at 11am from Fairhaven Garden visitor centre, part of the Broads Outdoors Festival 2014. The guided walk is included in the entry fee.

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is at South Walsham, nine miles east of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction, www.fairhavengarden.co.uk, tel. 01603 270449.

Dogs are welcome on leads; small charge to cover poop scoop.