Beyond Brighton

Pooh Sticks Bridge

Literary landmark·Ashdown Forest

Winnie-the-Pooh country

About Pooh Sticks Bridge

Ashdown Forest, the largest public open space in the South East, was the playground of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends; nearby is the legendary Pooh Sticks Bridge, in the Forest’s own words. Bring a stick.

Why it's on our list

  • Bring a stick
  • Pooh country

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pooh Sticks Bridge before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Pooh Sticks Bridge are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Airports

  1. Gatwick Airport13 miCar or taxi 61 min

Location

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