Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt

Embark on an adventure at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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When

28 June - 31 August

In line with gardens opening hours

Ticket information

Kids go free to the gardens 28 June - 31 August.

Special offer:
Child Castle tickets just £5.00 (normal price £10.40).

Included in all admission tickets (Members go free, no pre-booking required)

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Oh bother! Winnie the Pooh's cupboards are quite empty, can you help him find his missing hunny? There are 10 hidden 'hunny' pots around the gardens of Hillsborough Castle, and he needs clever, kind adventurers (that's you!) to help find them.

Explore the story of Winnie the Pooh

Step into the hunny trail (which is really Hillsborough's own 100-acre garden, but don't tell Rabbit, because he's very particular about names) and set off on a Great Hunny Hunt! Along the way, you might find Rabbit's Garden, Christopher Robin's Thinking Spot, Eeyore's Quiet Cabin, and Piglet's Cosy Burrow, all inspired by Disney Winnie the Pooh. You'll also get to explore the full gardens of Hillsborough Castle, including the exciting play trail.

When your paws are tired, Owl's Book Corner is the perfect place to rest and listen to your favourite Winnie the Pooh tales - because sometimes, the best kind of adventure is the one you hear while sitting down. On select days, special authors will be joining us at Owl’s Book Corner to read from their favourite tales. And before you finish, be sure to play a game of Poohsticks, because what's an 'Expotition' without a little fun?

At the end of the trail collect your very own Winnie the Pooh sticker.

So pack your Big Boots and your biggest sense of adventure, with kids going free to the gardens all summer.

An adventure was going to happen.

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt Trail Map

Download Trail Map (PDF)

images for Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt at HCG, 2025.

Illustration of a bear surrounded by flowers against a green background.

Upgrade your visit

If you're feeling extra curious, take a peek inside the Castle's grand State Rooms, still in use today! Little visitors can explore the castle for just £5 (kids go free to the gardens 28 June - 31 August).

Treat yourself to a delicious cake or picnic

Enjoy a sumptuous build-your-own picnic in our spacious gardens, complete with a picnic hamper and rug, available to hire. Looking for something more indulgent? Treat your family to a Winnie the Pooh inspired summer afternoon tea, available on select days. After a lighter bite? Try a special Rabbit’s 'Kerrits' ice cream from Lick Gelato, ‘hunny’ drizzled fresh popcorn, or a Winnie the Pooh inspired treat or lunch from our popular café.

Garden ticket required – not included in Afternoon Tea cost.

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Photograph showing a family taking a closer look at Disney's "Winnie the Pooh"s bright and large honey pot installation on the stairs of the South Terrace at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Photograph showing a family during "Winnie the Pooh"s Hunny Hunt looking over a bridge in the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. One of the children has a Winnie the Pooh stuffed toy with him.

Listen to your favourite tales

On select days, special authors will be joining us at Owl’s Book Corner. Relax, get comfortable and listen as they read from a selection of Winnie the Pooh tales and from their own works of children’s fiction. Featuring writers supported by the Royal Literary Fund who offer financial support to professional writers across the UK.

Session times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30

Saturday 28 June – Sheena Wilkinson
Tuesday 01 July – Jane Riordan
Saturday 05 July – Amanda Swift
Monday 14 July – Sheena Wilkinson
Saturday 19 July – Jasbinder Bilan
Saturday 26 July – Sophie Kirtley
Saturday 02 August – Jim Beckett
Saturday 09 August – Anna Wilson
Saturday 16 August – Teresa Heapy
Saturday 23 August – Maisie Chan
Saturday 30 August – Michael Mann

Join us across all other days to hear Winnie the Pooh tales read by our talented storyteller at Owl’s Book Corner.
Session times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30

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