By Road, Train, Bus or Bike (or on Foot), all are welcome at Pooh Corner!
These are many ways to get to Pooh Corner, and we’d always advise using a Sat Nav for guidance (or click on the map below to create your own personalised Google route planner).
But below are a few small routes to give you an overall idea of how to find us!
FROM THE NORTH
From Junction 6 of the M25, head south towards East Grinstead on the A22. After Blindley Heath turn left onto the B2028 towards Lingfield and continue through the village, past Dormansland and through Marsh Green. At the T junction, turn left onto the B2026 Hartfield Road. Cross the staggered junction with the A264 and you’ll soon be in Hartfield.
If travelling from Sevenoaks (or North Kent), we propose heading along the A25 towards Westerham. Just before the village of Westerham turn south onto the B2026 (Hartfield Road) which will take you through Crockham Hill and Edenbridge. Cross the staggered junction with the A264 and you’ll soon be in Hartfield.
FROM THE SOUTH
Heading North along the A22 you have 2 options, You can turn right at the mini roundabout in Forest Row and head along the B2110 which takes you through Coleman’s Hatch, Upper Hartfield and down into the south end of Hartfield. Pooh Corner is just on the left after the traffic calming.This route is particularly scenic.
Our personal favourite if you want some spectacular views. Turn right onto Coleman’s Hatch Road (next to the Wych Cross Garden Centre), past the Ashdown Forest Centre and into Coleman’s Hatch. At the end of the road you’ll find a T Junction on a hill. Turn right into Shepherds Road B2110 and down into the south end of Hartfield. Pooh Corner is just on the left after the traffic calming.
FROM THE EAST
From Tunbridge Wells, take the A264 through Langton Green. Just after Langton Green, turn right onto the Ashurst Road (A264) and follow through the villages of Ashurst and Blackham. Turn left onto the B2026 (junction with the Sussex Caravan Centre) and follow the road to the end, taking the right hand turn at the T Junction into Hartfield High Street. Pooh Corner is at the end of the High Street on the Right hand side.
From Crowborough (A26) take the London Road towards Lye Green. Follow through the village where the road turns into the B2188. Just after the village, take the first left after the Rockley Park Holiday Park onto Ladies Mile. At the end of Ladies Mile, turn left onto the B2110 and follow the road into Hartfield High Street.Pooh Corner is at the end of the High Street on the Right hand side.
FROM THE WEST
From East Grinstead (A22) follow the signs for the Queen Victoria Hospital (via Moat Road to the South of the town or the B2110 to the North). Once past the Hospital continue on the A264 through Hammerwood and Hotye. Turn right onto the B2026 (junction with the Sussex Caravan Centre) and follow the road to the end, taking the right hand turn at the T Junction into Hartfield High Street. Pooh Corner is at the end of the High Street on the Right hand side.
Or our personal favourite if you are not in a rush and want some spectacular views! Follow the A22 through East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood and Forest Row. Continue along the A22 until Wych Cross, then right onto Coleman’s Hatch Road (next to the Wych Cross Garden Centre) past the Ashdown Forest Centre and into Coleman’s Hatch. At the end of the road you’ll find a T Junction on a hill. Turn right into Shepherds Road B2110 and down into the south end of Hartfield. Pooh Corner is just on the left after the traffic calming.
By Bus
The 291 bus between Crawley, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells operates through Hartfield daily. The bus runs approximately every hour. Please check the weekend service before you start your journey. For more information please check the Metrobus Website or download their bus map.
WEALDLINK BUS SERVICE
WEALDLINK community bus service is funded by local Parish Councils and the buses offer a Saturday service into Hartfield from a number of locations on their 262 bus route covering locations such as Uckfield, Nutley, Framfield and Heathfield.
WealdLink buses are designed for everyone to use. Equipped with a passenger lift or low level floor so they are ideal for people who cannot manage steps or who travel in a wheelchair.
Every driver has been trained to help passengers on or off the bus and to make sure the journey is smooth and comfortable.
Passengers are required to register in order to use the service. Registration is free, just telephone 01892 771332.
Please note that it is essential for you to book your journey before you intend to travel.
Find out more information of the 262 route here.
By Train
From London Victoria or London Bridge we advise travelling to East Grinstead. From London Charing Cross go to Tunbridge Wells (Not Tonbridge!). From either East Grinstead or Tunbridge Wells you take a taxi or ride the 291 bus to Hartfield Village.
From the South we’d suggest Three Bridges or Uckfield (dependent on bus schedules).
