One hundred years after Winnie-the-Pooh first wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood in A.A. Milne’s beloved classic, one lucky reader and their guest could experience the magic for themselves with an unforgettable luxury countryside escape in the heart of Pooh Country. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, we have partnered with Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club to offer an exclusive nostalgic mini break inspired by the world’s most famous bear.

  • An overnight stay for two at the luxurious Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club on Saturday 17 October 2026
  • Tickets for An Evening with Gyles Brandreth: Celebrating 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh
  • A four-course fine dining dinner with coffee and petit fours
  • An exclusive in-person viewing of an original 1920s J.K. Farnell “Alpha” Teddy Bear — the very same style of bear gifted to Christopher Robin Milne, which would later inspire Winnie-the-Pooh himself
  • Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea for two

Ashdown Park: The Height of Luxury in the Heart of East Sussex

Surrounded by the Ashdown Forest, which according to the famous children’s author, A. A. Milne, is the woodland that inspired his Winnie The Pooh stories, the Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club offers the height of luxury in the heart of East Sussex. Country house hotels in Sussex don’t come more luxurious, or offer such a magnificent combination of elegance, style, award winning dining and outstanding business and leisure facilities.

www.ashdownpark.com

HOW TO ENTER

To enter, simply complete the form below with your contact details, the competition name, and the newspaper, magazine, or website where you saw this promotion. Your information will only be used to contact you should you be selected as the winner. Personal data will not be retained by the promoter or shared with any third parties for marketing purposes.

Competition Terms & conditions

  • The promoter of this competition is Mason Media Agency, The Studio, 19 Antelope Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM16 6QT. The prize provider is Australia Tourism.

  • Anyone who enters the competition (an entrant) will be deemed to have understood the rules along with the prize terms and conditions and will be bound by them.

  • To enter the competition an entrant must supply their name, address and contact email. This information will only be used for contact if you are chosen as a winner. Entrant data is not retained by the promoter or shared with any 3rd party for marketing or other purposes.

  • There is no cost for submitting an entry and no skills challenge is required. Entrants may submit one entry only. Entries upon which more than one persons name appears will not be accepted. You may not enter if you are an employee or immediate relative of the promotor, sponsor, prize provider, co-promotors, or any other person professionally connected with this promotion.

  • There will only be one reader prize package awarded for this promotion across all the participating media partners. The odds of being selected as the winner depends on the total number of eligible entries received during the competition offer term.

  • The competition closes at 10am on 8th October 2026. After this date a random draw will take place on 9th October 2026 of all eligible entries received between the opening and closing dates to determine the winner. Incomplete, ineligible, or late entries will not be accepted.

  • The winner will be contacted by email and telephone. If the entrant fails to answer or respond and if it is not possible to contact them by 5pm on 9th October 2026, another winning entry will be selected at random.

  • The promoter's decision is final, and it reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the competition.

  • The promotor will not be liable for any loss, including, without limitation, indirect, special, or consequential loss or loss of profits, expense, damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person's negligence) in connection with this competition or accepting or using any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law).

  • Prize package is for two people. At least one traveller must be over 18. Where any traveller is under 18, they must have parental or guardian permission. The prize is valid for 12 months, and all travel must be completed within that time. All recipients are responsible for obtaining any other documentation required for travel to the prize package destination. 

  • The prize excludes meals, drinks and other attractions not included in the prize description. No cash alternative is available. If the winner or guests are unable to participate in any of the included experiences, then the promoters travel agent will offer suitable alternatives of equal value at their sole discretion. The prize must be taken in accordance with government guidelines, rules and restrictions.

PLUS! Claim a ‘Disney: Winnie the Pooh: The Hundred-Acre Wood Cookbook’ Booklet

Join all the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood for heartwarming recipes perfect for creating delicious memories in the kitchen. Inside, you’ll find plenty of dishes featuring honey, from character cupcakes and pastries to savory dishes like honey-roasted carrots. Speaking of carrots, if you’re looking for a healthier meal, you can browse a selection of extra-fresh recipes featuring produce fresh from Rabbit’s own garden!

Winnie the Pooh and all related characters and elements © Disney. Based on the “Winnie-the-Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.