📜 Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, known as the Five Hundred Acre Wood, inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood.🔍 This protected heathland attracts over a million visitors annually, seeking locations from the beloved stories. # Why Go🐻 Relive Winnie-the-Pooh childhood memories🚶 Explore iconic locations like Pooh Sticks Bridge, Gill's Lap, and the North Pole📚 Connect with beloved children's literature🌳 Enjoy enchanting heathland and beautiful views # Why Avoid🔥 Forest badly damaged by a wildfire (April 2019 update) # Tips🗺️ Download a 'Pooh Walks' map for guided routes (short 1km, long 3.25km) from Ashdown Forest website.🧺 Bring a picnic and water for your visit.🪵 Collect sticks before reaching Pooh Sticks Bridge, as they are often scarce.🛍️ Pooh Corner shop in Hartfield, tea room requires reservations. # Cost💰 Forest access and Pooh-Seum are free. # 🅿️ Parking🅿️ Free parking available at Pooh Car Park, Gill’s Lap Car Park, and Piglet’s Car Park.