The current owner of the East Lighthouse, on the banks of the River Nene, near Sutton Bridge, is opening its doors for the last time for an exhibition of the famous conservationist and artist's work.

Artist retired Royal Navy Commander David Joel has lovingly restored the previously derelict building, including Scott's former studio, over the last 25 years, but has decided it is time to leave.

He said the building could become the headquarters for The Wash nature reserve and he plans to leave Scott's paintings at the lighthouse in trust where they can be enjoyed.

Commander Joel, who spent 45 years in the Royal Navy, said: "Now the lighthouse is fully restored, with electricity, it's time for me to move on because at my age I'm unable to maintain it myself any longer.

"The local authorities want to take it over and they have done a feasibility study to be sure that they can run it for the benefit of all. I'm leaving it next year and will have to sell most of the pictures I have painted here."

Visitors will be able to see around a dozen of Scott's original paintings alongside work by Commander Joel and fellow artist Peter Casemore.

Last year's opening attracted around 2,000 visitors and a portion of the money raised was donated to a charity working to protect the East Norfolk town of Happisburgh from coastal erosion.

The lighthouse will be open from 10am to 5pm until Sunday, August 31, and the money raised will go to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.

Admission is £1 and children can get in free.