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

Coming this summer, The Big One Hundred, created and produced by Trigger, brings together performances, events and workshops to help protect Ashdown Forest for the next hundred years. We’ll be introducing a new character to the Forest, a curious creature inspired by the landscape and special species who live there. Our new creature will also be popping up at sites across Wealden to delight and inspire children to see the magic in nature and the joy of reading.

Featured as one of New York Time’s Best Places to visit in 2026, The Guardian’s 20 fabulous family spring days out and The Telegraph’s 30 best UK holidays for 2026.

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The Big One Hundred at Ashdown Forest

Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JP

The Big One Hundred opening weekend at Ashdown Forest

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th July 2026

9am - 11am, 12pm - 2pm, 3pm - 5pm

The Big One Hundred at Hailsham Town Centre

Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE

The creature travels into Hailsham, bringing a touch of the Forest into the town centre

Sunday 26th July 2026

Times to be announced