All posts by jefftravis

One family’s autumn adventure in the South Downs National Park

November 4th, 2024

Portsmouth-based mum Nicki Robertz has discovered the restorative powers of the South Downs National Park in recent years. Here she writes about a wet autumn walk with her family at a 2,000-year-old yew forest, discovering ancient trees, fungi and birdsong and returning home breathing a little more deeply than before. Ten years ago, on a […]

The awesome sights of autumn on South Downs heathland

November 4th, 2024

As the heathland’s rich purple heather loses its summer brilliance, we see bright yellow flowers blossom amongst the spikey gorse. Rust-coloured bracken, and golden russet grasses give the surroundings a feel of copper and brass. The landscape takes on a more tranquil atmosphere. Autumn also brings misty mornings, and the work of spiders is particularly […]

New focus for tourism in South Downs National Park

November 4th, 2024

Tourism that gives back to our natural environment and makes it better for future generations is one of the new focuses for the National Park. Alongside the other 14 National Parks, the South Downs is supporting a shared vision towards “regenerative tourism”. While sustainable tourism aims to do “less harm”, regenerative tourism goes a step […]

Arts project in the South Downs shortlisted for major awards

November 4th, 2024

An inspiring arts project that underlines the power of National Parks to boost health and wellbeing has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Timescape has been shortlisted for awards from the Royal Society for Public Health, as well as the Park Protector Awards run by the charity, Campaign for National Parks. It comes as people […]

Torc will go on display in Lewes

November 4th, 2024

A gold torc believed to date from the Iron Age will be going on display in Lewes. Five years ago a metal detectorist discovered the torc near Pulborough and now two fragments have undergone detailed analysis by the British Museum. The research, led by Dr Sophia Adams, suggests the fragments to be the first evidence […]