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Blooming marvellous! Helping bees bounce back in South Downs National Park

May 15th, 2026

More than 100 hectares – or 4,000 tennis courts – of lush wildflower habitat are being created in the South Downs National Park to help bees flourish. As the National Park marks World Bee Day (20 May), the Bee Lines initiative continues to give a helping hand to struggling pollinator populations by creating wildflower havens […]

Update on fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst – May 2026

May 15th, 2026

The project group – which is made up of the site owners, their specialist advisors Manorwood, Cllr Yvonne Graveley from West Sussex County Council and the National Park Authority – have been reviewing all available options to bring the site back into use. We are pleased to say we have identified an option which provides […]

Sustainability high on agenda in Arundel and Petersfield

May 13th, 2026

Creating sustainable communities where nature and people look after each other is one of the focuses of the upcoming Great Big Green Week. Greening Arundel, a passionate alliance of individuals and organisations dedicated to driving environmental change, has a bumper line-up of events in store, with themes around food, water and biodiversity. Among the activities […]

South Downs History Special: Apple Down

May 13th, 2026

Anooshka Rawden, Cultural Heritage Lead for the National Park, delves into the history of a Saxon cemetery buried for many centuries in the chalk hills until its excavation 40 years ago. Apple Down stands among the most significant Saxon period discoveries in England. Its excavation in the 1980s revealed a cemetery featuring mixed burial rites […]

Rangers’ favourite walks in the South Downs

May 13th, 2026

Rangers play an important role in maintaining the 3,300km of trails, footpaths and bridleways across the National Park. Their jobs can include fixing a fence or fingerpost to leading guided walks. For National Walking Month in May we asked some of our rangers for their absolute favourite walk in the South Downs. Read on to […]