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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sheffield Park and Garden, this special Explorer Day invites families to step into a world of creativity and nature. Wander through this popular National Trust site while enjoying a spectacular giant puppet performance, outdoor activities and hands-on experiences inspired by Ashdown Forest and its wildlife.
Young explorers can collect Explorer Badges through crafts and games, while keeping watch for the forest’s new mysterious creature, Poppet, hidden among the gardens.
Tickets for this event are included within standard admission to Sheffield Park and Garden - turn up at the door to buy your ticket.
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.
Guide Prices
Tickets for this event are included with standard admission to Sheffield Park and Garden and are priced according to National Trust entry rates. Tickets must be purchased upon arrival to Sheffield Park and Garden.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Sheffield Park is located midway between East Grinstead and Lewes, 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, on the east side of A275 (between A272 and A22). If approaching north-bound from Lewes, it is just past the Bluebell Railway, over the River Ouse bridge on the right. Coming south-bound from the A22 Wych Cross, follow the brown signs for Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway.
Parking: parking is free and accessible parking is available. Please avoid parking on the A275 as it dangerous for all road users.
Sat Nav: Use 'Sheffield Park - main car park' if using Google Maps. What3words - ///charmingly.assembles.crumble Alternatively. Follow the brown signs for Sheffield Park and the Bluebell Railway.
Public Transport Directions
The Bluebell Railway operates steam services between East Grinstead station and Sheffield Park station which is a 15 minute walk across parkland to the garden.
To use the bus, Flexibus helps connect you with your local area and the wider transport network with an on-demand ride-share service which can take you where you need to go within a 9 mile radius of your pickup point.
Cyclists can use National Route 21 if coming from London/East Grinstead, or National Route 20 which runs from London to Brighton.
