All posts by jefftravis

The highest point on the South Downs chalk ridge is being improved for visitors. Improvement works to Butser Hill car park started last week and are expected to last for around six weeks. The work is being carried out by Hampshire County Council, which owns and manages Queen Elizabeth Country Park. These much-needed upgrades will […]

Homemade quiche, buttery pork pies, cheese scones, a sumptuous Victoria Sponge and maybe even a glass of ice-cold sparkling South Downs wine. Having a picnic with friends and loved ones on a warm summer’s day, all while enjoying good conversation and an inspiring view, is one of the joys of July. So, to mark National […]

More than 230 people from across the region have enjoyed exploring the inspirational natural  beauty of the South Downs National Park, thanks to a grants scheme. Seventeen organisations and community groups from Sussex and Hampshire benefitted from the National Park Authority’s Heath and Wellbeing Travel Grants. The initiative was launched to help local community groups […]

For World Female Ranger Day, we catch up with Assistant Ranger Kirsty Ferris, who went from being a volunteer youth ambassador for National Parks to becoming a fully-fledged ranger. Why did you want to become a National Park ranger? Becoming a National Park ranger felt like a natural path for me. The outdoors has always […]

A new director has been appointed at the National Park Authority to lead on business partnerships and broaden income to help accelerate nature restoration, increase access and fight climate change. With two decades of wide-ranging experience in the commercial, fundraising and communications sectors, James Winkworth is excited to become Director of Growth and Organisational Development. […]