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Ranger talks, Stone Age re-enactments, virtual walks through wildflowers and a fun “meet the sheep” session will be among the highlights as the South Downs National Park celebrates our amazing...

New Chair and Deputy Chair elected to lead South Downs National Park

A landscape architect with a long-standing passion for the natural environment has been elected as the new Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority. Ian Phillips was elected at...

Celebrating 10 years with 10 amazing butterflies of the South Downs National Park

“Spending time with butterflies lifts the spirits and reinvigorates that sense of wonder in the natural world.” Poignant words from Sir David Attenborough, who, like so many of us, is...

We did it! Bee Lines success is sweet as honey

An inspiring campaign to help save bees by creating a new network of wildflower corridors has smashed its target of raising £75,000. In just over a year of fundraising, people,...

Museums and venues re-open as lockdown restrictions ease

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken care when enjoying the National Park over the last few weeks by following Government guidelines. As lockdown eases this month, a...

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New Chair and Deputy Chair elected to lead South Downs National Park

Celebrating 10 years with 10 amazing butterflies of the South Downs National Park

We did it! Bee Lines success is sweet as honey

Museums and venues re-open as lockdown restrictions ease

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