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Winnie-the-Pooh Author's Garden Opens for Conservation
16 May
Summary
- Author AA Milne's former home gardens opening for fundraising.
- Proceeds aid conservation efforts in Ashdown Forest.
- Tickets sold out, highlighting significant public interest.
Private gardens at Cotchford Farm, the former home of Winnie-the-Pooh author AA Milne, are opening this weekend for a special fundraising event. Located near Hartfield in Sussex, the property is where Milne lived with his son Christopher Robin.
The event offers a rare chance for the public to explore the gardens, which still feature statues and memorabilia from Milne's time. The Ashdown Forest Foundation is organizing the opening to raise crucial funds for conservation.
All proceeds will directly benefit Ashdown Forest, supporting vital conservation work, wildlife protection, and maintaining public access to the 10 square miles of natural space. The foundation stressed the urgent need for funds to protect rare flora and fauna.
This initiative coincides with celebrations marking 100 years since the publication of the Winnie-the-Pooh books. The organizers hope to inspire future generations to appreciate natural spaces and the stories rooted in the Hundred Acre Wood. Tickets for this weekend are sold out, with a waiting list for a September event.
