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Ashdown Forest

The Ashdown Forest Centre, Forest Row

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Photo: Lisa Gorrie

About Ashdown Forest

Wander through the enchanting heathland that inspired A.A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood, where families can enjoy woodland trails, spot wildlife and try the famous Poohsticks game at its original bridge.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Wayne R. Little

Incredible 6500 acres of wilderness. Home of the 100 Acre Woods from (Winnie The Pooh) you can hike through the forest there is a cute gift shop and you can cross over Pooh Bridge. There is horse back riding bike trails. The park opens at 10:00 you have to pay parking.

· via Google

Jemma Carew

Nice place to visit for walks but unfortunately not very well sign-posted at all and we couldn’t find any maps at all throughout our walk so would recommend using an app like komoot or strava to download a map first, there’s not much signal so would download. I think you can buy them from the website to download too. But it’s a really nice place to go for a walk and I enjoyed seeing Pooh’s house!

· via Google

cats eyes

Lovely place to visit, wide open ever going views, benches placed in easy to reach spots just off the main walk- ways, bring wellies throughout winter, as although my dog enjoyed being covered in mud , I didn't so much without my wellies 😂

· via Google

Viktória Ész

Very beautiful and peaceful place. Lovely views, great walking routes through the forest and open areas. Have to pay for parking almost everywhere, but it’s not expensive, one can get an all-day pass for £5. Definitely worth visiting. Also seems like a popular place with many other walkers.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this forest offers beautiful views, tranquil paths, and a sense of calm, making it ideal for scenic walks and exploring. They also highlight the ample and convenient parking, with an all-day pass available for a reasonable price. Others mention it's a great place to find Winnie the Pooh-related spots and enjoy nature.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JP Get directions
Category
National Parks & Reserves
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (1,039 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Wych Cross