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Record turnout for South Downs Dark Skies Festival

March 8th, 2019

Thousands of people enjoyed a range of fun space-themed activities during the third annual South Downs Dark Skies Festival. Events took place across the National Park during the fortnight and the headline events, Stargazing South Downs, saw a record turnout. More than 700 people came to Lewes Town Hall to enjoy the family activities, while […]

Romance is in the air: Five ideas for Valentine’s Day in the South Downs

February 8th, 2019

The beautiful landscape of the South Downs has inspired many tales of romance, including the distinguished novelist Jane Austen. With so many impressive venues and inspiring locations, couples are spoilt for choice in the National Park. Here are five ideas on how to celebrate the special day this February: Afternoon tea at Goodwood House Who […]

Telling the story of the South Downs – Writer in Residence is announced

February 8th, 2019

Applause Rural Touring and the South Downs National Park Authority are delighted to announce an exciting new project to support a creative Writer in Residence. Playwright and community arts practitioner Sara Clifford will work closely with communities across the National Park this Spring, gathering material on what it means to local residents to live in […]

Brighton holiday provider launches partnership to help support vital projects in National Park

February 4th, 2019

Leading holiday business Best of Brighton has launched an innovative partnership to help protect and enhance the South Downs National Park for future generations. Best of Brighton, which runs more than 120 holiday cottages and apartments across the city and Sussex, has become an official Visitor Giving partner of the South Downs National Park Trust. […]

Call to action for young people to go green and help protect National Park

February 1st, 2019

Young people are being encouraged to get involved in the Government’s “Year of Green Action” and do their bit to help protect and enhance the South Downs National Park.  As part of the #iwill4nature campaign, the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has five simple ways in which young people across Hampshire and Sussex can […]