Ashdown Forest and the charming village of Hartfield are central locations in the tales of Winnie-the-Pooh. It was here that the classic adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and all their friends were set. And these timeless stories continue to inspire children and adults throughout the world today. (Bookworms among you may also wish to consider another of our tours exploring literary England, our day trip to Charles Dickens’ Rochester.)
Imagine stepping onto the pages of an A.A. Milne book and meeting Christopher Robin and his family at Ashdown Forest in the idyllic county of East Sussex – well, you can! On our private Winnie-the-Pooh tour, you will delve straight into the iconic world of Pooh Bear.
Together with your expert guide, you will get to visit Pooh Corner, a quaint shop where you and your family can see and buy ‘Pooh-phernalia’. You can indulge in a delightful spot of lunch at Piglet’s tea room. And you will explore the collections of the Pooh’seum, the world’s first museum dedicated to A.A. Milne’s creations.
We will then venture into Ashdown Forest and walk to the iconic Pooh Sticks Bridge. There you can play ‘Poohsticks’ and reenact one of the most famous episodes from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories at the exact location where it was set.
Finally, we will see The Enchanted Place and Galleon’s Lap, where the extraordinary East Sussex scenery is sure to fire your entire family’s imagination. Connect with one of England’s most beloved children’s stories amid one of the country’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
This private tour is a world away from the seemingly hectic and commercial life of the 21st century. If authenticity is your game, then this tour is for you!
N.B. This tour is independent. Pooh Corner does not charge entrance fees.
Your comfort and safety are essential to us. We, therefore, reserve the right to change the tour plan should circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions or slippery pathways, give us cause to do so.
This tour can be tailored. There are many historical places nearby. For example, there is Penshurst Place, which is famous for its medieval and Tudor histories. Penhurst Place has been a filming location for dramas such as ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘The Other Boleyn Girl.’ Please contact us if you would like to explore personalised itineraries with this tour.
#LetLondonBreathe and avoid the stresses of the city centre’s notoriously heavy traffic. John will collect you by car at Bromley South station, where your private tour will begin. (Directions are sent in our tour booking confirmation). He will drive you through picturesque villages in Kent and East Sussex for around 90 minutes before you reach Hartfield Village, the home of Winnie-the-Pooh.
