All posts by jefftravis

Echoing the enchanting sound of the South Downs

April 8th, 2021

A new audio walking experience is being launched next month that weaves together beautiful music by Sussex composer Ed Hughes and fascinating insights into the collection at Ditchling Museum of Art + Crafts. Launched as part of the Brighton Festival, people will be able to explore Ditchling and Ditchling Beacon accompanied by sonorous music inspired […]

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 […]