Get ready for summer!

Rampion Extension Development Ltd (RED) have given notice of their promotion of the proposed development of an offshore wind farm project known as Rampion 2. They are required to give...

Let's celebrate the beautiful butterflies of the South Downs National Park

Seeing the first butterfly of the season is nature’s little way of teasing us that summer is here so we can break out the sunscreen and plan for some lazy...

New podcasts to showcase our connection with South Downs rivers

Wild garlic, the Sussex dialect, and recollections of the Shoreham Cement Works were among the topics discussed as writers held community workshops that will inspire a series of new podcasts....

Diverse stories explored as writers are awarded bursaries

Seven Sussex-based writers have been awarded £500 bursaries as part of ‘Shifting the Gaze’, a new creative writing bursary for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers whose work aims to...

Muddy bridleway gets a welcome makeover

A rundown bridleway is undergoing a much-needed revamp that will help give horse riders, cyclists, and walkers improved access to the countryside. The British Horse Society (BHS) and Tarmac started...

" The Downs...too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness. "

Get ready for summer!

discover the park

things to do

caring for the park

Latest news

Rampion 2 Consultation

Let's celebrate the beautiful butterflies of the South Downs National Park

New podcasts to showcase our connection with South Downs rivers

Diverse stories explored as writers are awarded bursaries

Muddy bridleway gets a welcome makeover

things
to do