Winnie-the-Pooh Storytelling with Jane Riordan
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh with a very special storytelling event at Anglesey Abbey.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
Join acclaimed author Jane Riordan as she invites families on a magical adventure to the Hundred Acre Wood, bringing Pooh and friends to life through a joyful storytime session.
During the session, children will enjoy a specially chosen story from the brand new Winnie-the-Pooh: A Little Boy and His Bear and discover how stories are created. After each session, there will be an opportunity to purchase the beautiful new editions of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Little Boy and His Bear, Winnie the Pooh: Once There Was a Bear and Winnie the Pooh: Tales from the Forest, and have them signed by Jane.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the size of the Lower Gallery, only one adult per child ticket can attend.
If you have any access requirements, please contact us before your visit. We’d be very happy to help make sure your family has the best possible experience.
Please note: normal admission to Anglesey Abbey applies and is not included in this ticket. The house is a 10–15 minute walk from the visitor centre, so please allow plenty of time to reach the Lower Gallery. Late entry cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the event.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Please get in touch if you have any access requirements, we'd love to work with you to ensure you and your family are able to have the best possible experience. Some of this experience will take place outside on bark chipped paths and grassy surfaces. Only working assistance dogs are allowed at Anglesey Abbey and in the house. Email us at angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Meeting point
Please show you booking confirmation on arrival, and make your way to the house courtyard.
- Suitability for children
Recommended for children aged 4+. All children must have a ticket to attend.
- What to bring and wear
This event is indoors, there will be an area to store pushchairs and large items. You will be waiting outside for your session to start so please dress for the weather.
- Other
There will be an opportunity to purchase the books at the Shop in the Visitor Centre before your session or in the Lower Gallery after the storytelling session. Please note that the visitor centre is a 15 minute walk to the house, please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your timed slot. Pre-booked tickets only. Assistance dogs only. Babes in arms are welcome free of charge if you have already purchased a ticket for another child in your family. There will be an area to store buggies and large bags, close to the event.
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