All posts by jefftravis

Arundel Castle gardens radiate colours of spring

May 12th, 2021

Last month saw the start of the annual Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle as more than 120,000 tulips in 130 varieties burst into bloom – a truly incredible sight! Have you ever noticed that tulip flowers are symmetrical? It’s thought their name comes from the Persian word for turban, which the flower heads are thought […]

Experience the “talking bench”

May 12th, 2021

Who doesn’t enjoy sitting on a bench and admiring the view, perhaps soothing your weary legs after a long walk? Now a new kind of bench is coming to the South Downs region – taking the sitting experience to a whole new level of intriguing! Throughout May and June, a bright orange audio bench will […]

Spectacular Stanmer!

May 12th, 2021

New pathways and trails and a beautifully-restored walled garden are among the attractions at a Sussex countryside estate that has undergone a major restoration. Construction of the £5.1m restoration of Stanmer Park is now complete, giving a new lease of life to Brighton and Hove’s largest park, nestled among tranquil woodlands and lush green open […]

The Serpent Trail: Take a walk through habitat as rare as the rainforest

May 12th, 2021

If you hear the words ‘trail’ and South Downs, your first thought is probably of the world-famous South Downs Way. But there’s also a lesser known trail that reveals some of the most beautiful and rare heathland found in Europe – a colourful habitat teeming with reptiles, amphibians and rare birds. Now the 65-mile long […]

Planning ahead for new camping and glamping

May 4th, 2021

Draft planning guidance around camping and glamping in the National Park has been out for consultation and the results are now being analysed. The Technical Advice Note (TAN) has been produced to help guide applicants and agents when applying for planning permission for camping and glamping tourism accommodation. The document should be read alongside policies […]