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South Downs National Park: A place for everyone

December 2nd, 2024

Not all differences or disabilities can be seen, but all come with their own needs and considerations. The South Downs National Park is a place for all and many visitor attractions and green spaces are working hard to ensure that they offer a welcoming space for everyone to come and feel close to nature and […]

Festive magic comes to South Downs National Park

November 4th, 2024

A winter wonderland of festivities is coming soon with a bumper line-up of events across the National Park. From insights into the winter celebrations of Romans, Celts and Edwardians, to festive fayres with chestnuts roasting and carol singing aplenty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy over the next few weeks. Seven Sisters Country Park, near […]

Win a luxury hamper in South Downs Advent Calendar quiz!

November 4th, 2024

How good is your knowledge of the South Downs? Our ever-popular Advent Calendar quiz returns next month for the chance to win a beautiful hamper packed with gorgeous goodies worth £100. Each day there will be a new door to open, revealing a fun quiz question covering all manner of topics, including wildlife, history, geography, […]

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 […]