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Golden caramel fields, rusty red leaves, purple heathers and gorgeous pink sunsets – all the spectacular colours that make autumn special. As the South Downs National Park prepares to put...
An exciting opportunity has come up to help shape the future of the National Park and make it an even better place for everyone. The National Park Authority is launching...
Intricate pieces of art that tell the story of the history, wildlife and people of heathlands have been unveiled and are now ready to be explored. Inspired by stories from...
People living in East Sussex are being invited to take part in a research study to give their thoughts on how Covid-19 has changed their relationship with the South Downs....
Looking back at the illustrious life of Lord Renton is Phil Belden, who was Countryside Manager/Deputy Chief Officer under Lord Renton’s Chairmanship of the South Downs Joint Committee (with thanks...
" The Downs...too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness. "
