THE arrival of spring has been marked by a beautiful display of daffodils.

More than 80,000 of the flowers in 18 varieties have burst into bloom at Michelham Priory House and Gardens in Upper Dicker near Hailsham.

Britain’s only native daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, or the Lent Lily, which is paler and smaller than its counterparts, can also be seen growing in the Cloister Garden at the heritage site, which is owned and cared for by the Sussex Archaeological Society.

The scale of the display is thanks to charitable donations from de Jager Bulbs and the Friends of Michelham Priory.

Michelham Priory House and Gardens are open to visitors from 10.30am to 5pm from March to September.

Tickets to the grounds start at £9.50 for an adult, £4.50 for a child, £9 for a senior concession and £15 for a family.

Members of Sussex Archaeological Society can visit Michelham Priory House and Gardens, and the other Sussex Past heritage sites and museums, free of charge.

Membership starts at just £20 for a student, £40 for standard membership, £58 for joint membership and £70 for a family.