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Historic bridges · South East England

Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge

In or near Withyham.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge — a bridge in South East England, United Kingdom.

Poohsticks Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5998356

Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Ashurst · 6.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge is a bridge located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashdown Forest SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Poohsticks Bridge is a bridge located in South-East England, famously associated with the children's character Winnie The Pooh. It is known for its connection to the game of Poohsticks, featured in A.A. Milne's stories. The bridge is a popular spot for visitors familiar with the literary work.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0854, 0.0979
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Hartfield
Postcode
TN7 4DN
Parliamentary constituency
Sussex Weald
Nearest railway station
Ashurst — 6.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge?
Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN7 4DN), in the parish of Hartfield.
What is Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge?
Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge — a bridge in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Ashurst, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Withyham. Drivers can use postcode TN7 4DN.
Is Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge is part of the Ashdown Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Ashurst, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN7 4DN.