Is Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood based on a real location?

As it turns out, The Hundred Acre Wood from “Winnie-the-Pooh” is actually based on a real location. According to Britannica, the setting for the vast majority of Pooh’s adventures is inspired by Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, England. That means fans who can afford a trip to England can drop by and visit the place AA Milne envisioned when he wrote his many stories about the lovable bear.

The fact that Ashdown Forest was the basis for Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood is also proudly shared on the official website for the area (via Ashdown Forest). Beautiful and tranquil, the site is listed as ‘the largest public space in south-east England’ on the official website and welcomes over 1.5 million visitors each year.

Ashdown Forest even includes a large plaque dedicated to Winnie-the-Pooh author Milne, as well as EH Shepard, who created the original illustrations of the characters that fans will be so familiar with. However, if you do decide to visit, be sure to keep an eye out for some sentient stuffed animals for a day of play and adventure.