A new bridleway in Hove will open up a missing link in the city’s footpath network and provide new habitat for wildlife. The new path, which links rights of way on Benfield Hill and the New Barn Farm area with the Dyke Railway trail and beyond, has been created by West Hove Golf course and […]

This summer saw the launch of a new pilot initiative for visitors to experience the National Park through the eyes of a ranger. The “Ranger Experience” gave people a real-life glimpse into the work of a South Downs Ranger as they stepped aboard a Land Rover to visit iconic sites, heard extraordinary stories and saw […]

More than 400 people – and plenty of pooches – enjoyed the South Downs National Park’s annual Dog Fun Day at Woolbeding Parkland. The action-packed event in West Sussex included a fun dog show, working dog demonstrations, “have a go” dog agility and rally obedience, top tips on dog training, and the opportunity to meet […]

The fascinating stories of seven farmers and their vital role in caring for the South Downs are part of a fun new “watch and listen” trail linked to short films about their work. Seven “Meet the Farmer” plaques have been placed along the South Downs Way in West and East Sussex and will give people […]

Never before seen archive pictures from 1860 to 1960 – showing a time when high streets were thriving and shopping was sustainable – are set to be unearthed in a new exhibition this September. The images in forthcoming exhibition ‘Lewes High Street: Retail Retold’ document Lewes high street from 1860 to 1960, and come from […]