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South Pond work to start on 30 January

January 24th, 2017

The first phase of work to correct planting on the northern edge of South Pond in Midhurst will begin on Monday 30 January. The work, which should take a week, will include removing reeds and silt to restore viewpoints and create open water. Restoration of the South Pond has been carried out in partnership by […]

Stanmer Lottery Bid – Yes!

January 9th, 2017

City celebrates as Parks for People Programme says ‘Yes’ to Stanmer Park! Celebrations begin in Brighton & Hove today after news broke that the city council’s bid for £3.8 million Lottery funding to restore Stanmer Park has been successful. Brighton & Hove City Council has received a co nfirmed grant* of £3.8 million from the […]

South Downs businesses get early Christmas Present

December 14th, 2016

Businesses and communities based in the South Downs are getting an early Christmas gift to help them take advantage of being based in the National Park. Communicating the South Downs is a new online resource packed with photos, branding and tips, all free to use for marketing services to visitors or getting people more involved […]

South Downs Food Tourism Project wins Government Grant

December 6th, 2016

Sussex-based Natural Partnerships has been awarded a grant from the new Government ‘Championing British Food Tourism’ scheme, to help support ‘foodie’ tourism to the South Downs region, it was announced by Defra this week. Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom said: “Food is at the heart of our culture and we want it to be at the […]

New Walks Leaflet: Ditchling Beacon and Devil’s Dyke

December 5th, 2016

Just in time for the Christmas holidays, this New Walks Leaflet includes three walking routes to tempt you out into the South Downs. Come explore the highest point in East Sussex, Ditchling Beacon, with its stunning views over the weald and out to sea, or Devil’s Dyke, the longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in […]