Ashdown Forest, England — Autumn 2026

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Winnie-the-Pooh at 100: the six new centenary trails, the Poohsticks Bridge walk, Gills Lap and the Enchanted Place, Pooh Corner in Hartfield, Sheffield Park in autumn colour, the Bluebell Railway steam weekend, the forest-edge pubs and where to sleep from Hartfield cottages to Gravetye Manor.

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Sights (29)

Poohsticks Bridge, Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Row
Ashdown Visitor Centre, Hartfield
Chichester Harbour National Landscape, Sussex
Cotchford Farm, Ashdown Forest
Five Hundred Acre Wood, Ashdown Forest
Forest Centre, Wych Cross
Galleon’s Lap, Ashdown Forest

Areas (16)

Ashdown Forest, East Sussex
Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest, Wealden
Ashdown Forest, Hartfield

Food & drink (9)

Anderida Restaurant, East Sussex
Forest Brasserie, East Sussex
Kingdom
Pooh Corner, Hartfield

Things to do (7)

Adder Loop, Ashdown Forest
Avenue Verte, Sussex
Dartford Warbler Wander, Ashdown Forest
Dormouse Dawdle, Ashdown Forest

Stays (5)

Ashdown Park
Ashdown Park Hotel, East Sussex
Cotchford Farm, East Sussex
Gravetye Manor, Sussex

42 more places in this collection

Activity

The Big One Hundred Walking Trails | The Conservators of Ashdown Forest

Explore six themed walking routes inspired by the Forest's special species. We invite everyone to image how we can help protect their habitats for the next 100 years and beyond!

ashdownforest.org

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Winnie-the-Pooh | The Conservators of Ashdown Forest

The landscape of Ashdown Forest inspired the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh

ashdownforest.org

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The Big One Hundred

As Winnie-the-Pooh turns one hundred in 2026, Ashdown Forest, the original Hundred Acre Wood, celebrates with a brand-new story!

thebigonehundred.co.uk

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An Evening with Gyles Brandreth: Celebrating 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh

Join us for a truly enchanting evening in the setting of our beautiful chapel, in the company of the incomparable Gyles Brandreth; author, broadcaster, and entertainer, as we celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh and the timeless charm of the '100 Aker Wood'.This exclusive event brings together fine dining and sparkling entertainment, offering guests the rare opportunity to meet Gyles in person and enjoy his trademark wit, warmth, and irresistible storytelling. The evening includes a never-before-heard story, shared especially for our guests.

ashdownpark.com

Food

Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea | Ashdown Park Hotel

Step into the 'Hundred Aker Wood' and discover our Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea, a whimsical celebration marking 100 years since the first publication of Winnie-the-Pooh story books by local author A.A. Milne. Set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest - the real-life inspiration for the 'Hundred Aker Wood' - we felt there could be no more fitting way to honour this much-loved literary milestone.

ashdownpark.com

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Giants of Steam - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex

The Bluebell's biggest gala falls on 16-18 October 2026, the same weekend as the Pooh centenary, with 71000 Duke of Gloucester visiting and full ticket pricing published.

bluebell-railway.com

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Autumn visits to Sheffield Park and Garden

Our famed autumn colour attracts thousands of visitors at this time of year. Pre-booking is not required for visits to Sheffield Park and Garden.

nationaltrust.org.uk

Article

Follow Winnie-the-Pooh’s trail in the real Hundred Acre Wood

A century after the honey-loving bear first wandered out of the imagination of author AA Milne and into the hearts of readers, Winnie-the-Pooh remains one of the world's most beloved literary characters. Here’s how to follow in his famous footsteps and see the real Hundred Acre Wood.

nationalgeographic.com

Article

Part of England Has Been Named the World’s Best Place to Visit in 2026 by the New York Times

This year East Sussex is hosting tours, walking trails, exhibitions and workshops to celebrate the 100th birthday of Winnie the Pooh

timeout.com

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Ashdown Forest Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh with Giant Puppet Creature and New Walking Trails

Ashdown Forest, the real Hundred Acre Wood, marks 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with giant puppets.

anglotopia.net

Article

Visit The Real Hundred Acre Wood From Winnie The Pooh (2026)!

Did you know that you can visit a real Hundred Acre Wood from Winnie the Pooh? A. A. Milne used the Ashdown Forest in England to inspire his much-loved children’s stories starring Pooh Bear and

thirdeyetraveller.com

Article

Winnie-the-Pooh at 100: visit the Sussex locations of the beloved books

The real Hundred Acre Wood – the home of Winnie-the-Pooh author A. A. Milne, and the inspiration for his stories about the honey-loving bear – is in Sussex, just 36 miles south of London, making it an easy day trip or a great place to extend your visit to the area.

experiencesussex.com

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Pooh Trek tours of Ashdown Forest home of Winnie-the-Pooh

Walk in the footsteps of Winnie-the-Pooh. Just 1 hour by train from London, England – Pooh Trek will guide you through stunning Ashdown Forest to see all the places mentioned in the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

poohtrek.com

Food

The Hatch Inn | Gastropub in Sussex | Colemans Hatch, Hartfield, UK

Come and visit The Hatch Inn, a quintessential Public House, in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, Sussex.

hatchinn.co.uk

Food

The Gallipot Inn | Country Pub Hartfield | Gastropub Sussex

Enjoy modern British cuisine in a rustic 16th-century inn nestled in Hartfield, near Ashdown Forest. Family-run, serving fresh seasonal dishes daily. Book a table online today.

the-gallipot-inn.co.uk

Food

Pooh Corner Tearoom

We serve a range of fresh homemade sandwiches, cakes, scones and treats everyday in our tearoom. We can cater for almost all dietary needs from gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free, we have something for everyone on our menu. Every month, […]

poohcorner.co.uk

Stay

Robot Challenge Screen

A locally curated list of cottages, B&Bs and annexes within walking distance of Poohsticks Bridge — the answer for anyone who wants to stay in the forest rather than at a hotel.

poohcorner.co.uk

Stay

Gravetye Manor | 4-Star Luxury Countryside Hotel in Sussex

The Gravetye Manor is a historic 4-star hotel set in over 1,000 acres of tranquil English countryside in Sussex just 30 minutes from London. Book a stay.

gravetyemanor.co.uk

Stay

The Beacon | Restaurant, Boutique Rooms & Weddings, Tunbridge Wells

A countryside escape near Tunbridge Wells with boutique bedrooms, valley views, award-winning dining and a setting made for weddings and events. Book a table or reserve a room.

the-beacon.co.uk

Video

I Visited Winnie the Pooh’s Real Life Hundred Acre Wood in the English Countryside

An eight-minute visual answer to what the forest actually looks and feels like on the ground, from the Pooh car park through to the bridge.

youtube.com

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The Real 100 Acre Wood - Home of Winnie-the-Pooh. Ashdown Forest.

A full 26-minute guided walk from Gills Lap taking in the Enchanted Place, the memorial, the Heffalump Trap and the North Pole — effectively a video route guide.

youtube.com

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Bluebell Railway - Driver's Eye View - Sheffield Park to East Grinstead with 4MT 2-6-4T No.80151

The whole Bluebell line from the footplate, the best preview of the steam railway that links Sheffield Park's autumn garden to the mainline station at East Grinstead.

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Ashdown Forest, England — Autumn 2026

Places in this collection

The Big One Hundred Walking Trails | The Conservators of Ashdown Forest