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Ashdown Forest arrives in Hailsham as its new mystical inhabitant, Poppet, makes its way through the town centre for a day of surprise encounters and family fun. Keep your eyes peeled as this curious creature appears among the streets!
This free family event is perfect for all ages, with pop-up moments of interaction, activities and performance available throughout the day.
No booking or tickets are required – simply turn up and join the adventure in one of Wealden’s best-loved market towns.
Join us for The Big One Hundred: a brand-new programme inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of Ashdown Forest – the original Hundred Acre Wood – to celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Created in partnership with Ashdown Forest and award-winning creatives Trigger, this imaginative programme features a series of exciting events introducing a new curious creature, Poppet. Inspired by the colours and textures of the forest, Poppet will be brought to life by an incredible team of ten puppeteers during special Explorer Days throughout the summer.
Alongside encounters with Poppet, you can enjoy a range of activities and workshops centred around the forest’s unique environment and wildlife. Blending nature with storytelling and performance, The Big One Hundred promises a truly spectacular experience as it tours across Wealden this year.
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Free to Attend (no booking required!)
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Eastbourne: take the A22 northbound towards Hailsham. Continue straight on the A22 for around 10 miles. As you approach Hailsham, follow signs for the town centre and merge onto the A295. At the roundabout, take the exit onto South Road (A271). Continue into the town centre, then follow signs for parking.
From London: take the M23 southbound, which becomes the A23. Join the A27 eastbound towards Lewes and Eastbourne. At the Beddingham roundabout, take the A22 north towards Hailsham. Continue on the A22, then take the exit towards Hailsham town centre (A271). Follow signs into the centre of Hailsham/Vicarage Field West car park.
From Brighton: take the A27 eastbound. At the Beddingham roundabout, take the A22 north towards Hailsham. Continue on the A22 before turning off for Hailsham (A271). Follow the road into the town centre and look for signs to Vicarage Field West car park.
Car Parking: free car parks can be found at Vicarage Field (BN27 1BE) and Vicarage Lane (BN27 7AX), both located behind the High Street. For other car parks available in Hailsham, please visit Wealden District Council's Car Parks webpage.
Public Transport Directions
The 28 and 29 Brighton and Hove buses run connect Hailsham with Brighton, Lewes, Polegate and Eastbourne and stop in Hailsham town centre.
The new 500 24-hour Metro also connects Hailsham with Eastbourne and Polegate, in addition to Uckfield, Forest Row and East Grinstead.
Stagecoach operate the 51 and 52 buses which passes through Hailsham, covering Polegate, Eastbourne, Heathfield and Tunbridge Wells.
Please note the Cuckmere Buses Hailsham Town Centre buses do not operate on Sundays.
