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Embrace the darkness! South Downs Dark Skies Festival returns for 2022 with dazzling line-up

February 9th, 2022

A fascinating journey through the solar system, moongazing sessions, planetarium shows, cosmic craft activities and jaw-dropping astrophotography are among the highlights of this year’s Dark Skies Festival. The South Downs National Park’s night-time extravaganza returns for 2022 with a bumper line-up of in-person and virtual events over the February half-term holidays (11 to 27 of […]

Meet Alex, the National Park apprentice

February 9th, 2022

For National Apprenticeship Week this February, we caught up with one of the National Park’s apprentices, Alex Jarvis. Can you tell us more about your apprentice role at the National Park? As an apprentice, I’m being trained in the role while in the job, in my case, that of a park ranger. This means that […]

Global wildlife challenge comes to South Downs!

February 9th, 2022

One of the world’s biggest wildlife spotting events is coming to the South Downs this spring. People are being encouraged to make their walks a little wilder and spot the amazing animals and plants on their doorstep for the 5th International City Nature Challenge. The challenge has grown from humble beginnings six years ago when […]

New map takes pride of place at railway station in South Downs

February 9th, 2022

Exploring the National Park after stepping off the train has just been made easier, thanks to a new integrated travel map. The colourful map has been installed at Bishopstone station in East Sussex to encourage visitors to explore the wider area. The map shows visitors a range of nearby leisure pursuits from walking, cycling and […]

Kate captures magic of South Downs in photo

February 9th, 2022

Many people who visit the South Downs have a magic place – that happy spot you return to again and again just to enjoy the beauty in front of your eyes. Kithurst Hill, near Storrington, West Sussex, is that special place for Katarzyna Kedziora, who has won the People’s Choice of the National Park’s Photography […]