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Embrace gentle January in the South Downs National Park

January 9th, 2026

January can be such a mixed bag of emotions – an eagerness for the new year ahead, recovering from the excitement of the festive season and the seasonal blues as the purse strings are tightened for many. It can come with a lot of pressures, so with that in mind we’re embracing the notion of […]

Vital step forward in placemaking review for National Park

December 9th, 2025

The process of reviewing the South Downs National Park’s Local Plan has moved another step forward with the completion of some key background studies around potential housing growth. Following a major consultation earlier this year, the National Park Authority is now gearing up for the next consultation on the Local Plan Review in May 2026. […]

“Coat of Hopes” comes to the South Downs

December 5th, 2025

A very special coat is coming to Lewes in the new year as a powerful reminder of the power of community to tackle threats to the natural world. Bull House, the Lewes home of one of America’s founding father’s Thomas Paine, will be welcoming “The Coat of Hopes” on Sunday, 4 January. The arrival of […]

Best Christmas walks in South Downs National Park

December 5th, 2025

‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year – and a great opportunity to connect with your National Park and enjoy a festive stroll! With crisp fresh air, crunchy leaves underfoot, frost-capped hills and stunning vistas to invigorate the soul, there’s something very special about a winter walk in the South Downs. It’s the perfect […]

Christmas comes early for raft of community projects in South Downs National Park

December 5th, 2025

Improving village halls, schools, playgrounds, bus shelters, access paths and libraries are among the goals of a major funding boost from the South Downs National Park Authority. As 2025 draws to a close, the National Park is announcing 31 projects across Sussex and Hampshire that will receive a share of just under £1.9m. The funds […]