All posts by jefftravis

Give a gift that restores nature: Biodiversity Credits in the South Downs

December 10th, 2024

Are you struggling for gift inspiration this Christmas and looking for something a little bit different? Did you know you can actually buy your very own piece of nature restoration that’s guaranteed for 30 years? As part of the National Park’s Voluntary Biodiversity Credits scheme, we’re offering a chance to fund the creation of a […]

Did the Romans make wine from South Downs grapes?

December 10th, 2024

Many of us will be raising a toast this festive season as we gather round with family and friends and it may even be a bottle of South Downs bubbly! Anooshka Rawden, the National Park’s Cultural Heritage Lead, takes a look at the history of vineyards in the South East region. The Domesday Book, published […]

When you wish upon a star…stargazing tips this festive season

December 10th, 2024

T’was the night before Christmas and the twinkle of the endless skyscape above couldn’t be more festive! Winter stargazing season is upon us and, provided you wrap up and take a warming drink, there are few things more uplifting on a clear night than a walk in the International Dark Sky Reserve. There’s so much […]

Christmas comes early to South Downs National Park with huge donation

December 5th, 2024

The South Downs National Park has received an early Christmas present with a big funding boost from OSB Group. The business is donating a total of £90,000 towards much-needed nature recovery in the National Park, as well as helping more children and young people have access to learning opportunities in the inspiring landscape. Split into […]