All posts by jefftravis

Enjoy a unique adventure at new farm attraction

April 8th, 2021

A new visitor destination opens in the National Park next month, giving people the chance to experience life on a working farm. Located in West Harting near the Hampshire and Sussex border, Sky Park Farm is a working deer farm that has evolved to offer a cafe, farmshop, butcher, adventure playground and farm trail. Visitors […]

Grants scheme launches to support outdoor learning

April 8th, 2021

Working in partnership with our South Downs Education Network, the National Park Authority is helping young people enjoy more learning experiences outside the classroom this summer. Schools can apply for grants to help young people enjoy activities and trips that connect them with the special qualities of the National Park. Schools with over 10% of […]

Handy walking guide is launched for South Downs National Park

April 8th, 2021

Rangers from across the South Downs National Park have helped to put together a new colourful booklet featuring some of their favourite walks. Published by Harper Collins, South Downs Park Rangers Favourite Walks features a range of easy to more challenging walks from 2km to 10km. The guide has a detailed description for each walk […]

Beavers are re-introduced to the South Downs National Park

March 25th, 2021

The National Trust has released two beavers in the South Downs National Park and it’s hoped the male and female will become a breeding pair. The species, known as “nature’s water engineers” as their dams help to create wildlife-rich wetlands, has been released under licence into a 15-hectare area. Having once been an important part […]

Authority submits response to National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code consultation proposals

March 24th, 2021

The South Downs National Park Authority has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and new draft National Model Design Code. The consultation seeks views on draft revisions to the NPPF to implement policy changes principally in response to the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission “Living with […]

Inspirational art exhibition launches a year on from lockdown

March 23rd, 2021

A colourful and emotive exhibition begins this week to celebrate the nourishing nature of the South Downs National Park during the pandemic. Co-inciding with the start of the first lockdown on 23 March last year, the poignant display at Worthing Pier explores people’s varied relationships with the South Downs and the landscape’s ability to help […]