“The National Park is paradise” Those were the poignant words from people who have taken part in a new arts project that aims to boost mental health by immersing yourself in the South Downs landscape. The budding artists’ array of colourful artwork and sculptures were displayed at Merchistoun Hall, in Horndean, Hampshire. It came after […]

More than £3,000 has been donated by guests at one of East Sussex’s most iconic hotels to help protect the South Downs National Park for future generations. The team from Deans Place, in Alfriston, were beaming with pride as the donation was given to the South Downs National Park Trust, a charity working to support […]

Meet Kate Drake, the new dedicated Health and Wellbeing officer for the South Downs National Park. On the back of mounting medical evidence of the strong link between getting active in green open spaces and wellness, the National Park is devising new strategies that encourage people to make the most of this tranquil oasis for […]