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 […]

People will be able to discover the horrible histories and wonderful wildlife of South Downs heathland as the “Secrets of the Heath” festival returns bigger and better than ever. Petersfield Heath will be a hive of free family fun with re-enactments of a Saxon shield battle, have-a-go archery, birds of prey demonstrations, a medieval camp […]

***Next dates: 31 August, 5, 6 and 7 September*** To book, head to: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/918179 An exciting day out with a Ranger will be on offer to those visiting the South Downs National Park this summer. The new “Ranger Experience” will give people a real-life glimpse into the work of a South Downs Ranger as they step […]

Sara Clifford has been on a whistlestop tour of the South Downs. She was a woman on a mission – to discover people’s stories, anecdotes, legends, myths and musings that make this National Park such a special place. From chocolate-box villages to vibrant pubs, tireless volunteers to bright-eyed schoolchildren, Sara smiles broadly as she recalls […]