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Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th: Celebratory Events in Ashdown Forest

1/15/2026

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Ashdown Forest in East Sussex will celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary with The Big One Hundred, a series of cultural events beginning in summer 2026.
The centerpiece is a large-scale puppet, The Curious Adventurer, created by Trigger, touring local sites.
Five themed walks will open, highlighting endangered species such as Dartford Warbler and Silver-Studded Blue Butterfly.
The project aims to engage the community and protect this Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Story summary

Ashdown Forest in East Sussex will celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary with The Big One Hundred, a series of cultural events beginning in summer 2026.
The centerpiece is a large-scale puppet, The Curious Adventurer, created by Trigger, touring local sites.
Five themed walks will open, highlighting endangered species such as Dartford Warbler and Silver-Studded Blue Butterfly.
The project aims to engage the community and protect this Site of Special Scientific Interest.