FROM tomorrow, there’s an opportunity to enjoy 36 hand-painted illustrations by E.H. Shepard, created for the books Winnie-the- Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, kindly on loan from Egmont UK Ltd.
Some of these works have never been seen before, and none of them have ever been on show in the UK.
Each artwork is instantly recognisable, featuring Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger, amongst other characters beloved by generations of children and adults, all based on the nursery toys that belonged to author AA Milne’s son, Christopher Robin.
Children can experience Pooh-inspired forest escapades for themselves, when they embark on Winnie-the-Pooh’s Great ‘Expotition’ at Mottisfont – an exciting family quest trail packed with nature-led tasks and creative fun.
The trail will see families racing Poohsticks along the sparkling River Test, tree climbing and tracking a Woozle, building a house of sticks just like Eeyore’s, designing a trap for any unexpected Heffalumps, and in true Pooh style making up songs and creating stories.
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