Description
This museum in Kent was opened in this tearoom and restaurant, Pooh Corner, in 2019 and while not in Kent, it is near Westerham in Sevenoaks or Tunbridge Wells. It showcases the life of A.A.Milne, E.H.Shepard, Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh and other characters. There are also some original Pooh Bears and unseen books and photos to help tell the story of Winnie, the museum and over 100 years of the Milne family. While there head to the 100 Acre Wood just a short walk away!
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday
11am-5pm
Sunday and Bank Holiday
11am-4pm.
Price
Museum: Free entry.
Accessibility
Grade II listed cottage which was built around 300 years ago so limited accessibility. The front door is wide enough for most standard-sized wheelchairs to access through, there is a small step by the front door. There are several steps around the building: two steps into the shop, another step down to the toilet and two small steps into the museum.
Bus
The 291 bus between Crawley, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells operates through Hartfield daily. The Wealdlink community bus service, funded by local Parish Councils, offers a Saturday service into Hartfield on their 262 bus route covering locations such as Uckfield, Nutley, Framfield and Heathfield.
Parking
Free roadside parking all along Hartfield's High Street.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the tea garden and small, clean and well-behaved dogs are welcome in the tea room.
For more museums in Kent see our blog feature full of lots more great places to see in the county.
Facilities
Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities
Picture Credit: © Pooh Corner Hartfield.
