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Twenty-two lodges have been given the go-head in a boost for the National Park’s tourism offer. The self-contained units on a three-hectare site at Garrison Hill, Droxford, were approved by the Authority’s Planning Committee, subject to a legal agreement. The site was formerly occupied by the Upland Park Hotel, which closed in 2012 and derelict […]

A stunning house that puts sustainability at its heart has won “The South Downs Award” as part of a prestigious heritage scheme. Vanessa Rowlands (pictured above), Chair of the National Park Authority, presented the trophy to the team behind The Mile House, which is situated near Amberley. It comes as projects across Sussex were recognised […]

Find out what makes a National Park, why we’re an International Dark Sky Reserve and discover the wonders of a ruined castle that was once visited by Elizabeth I. The South Downs Centre will be opening on Saturdays throughout the summer holidays in August from 9am to 2.30pm. Our visitor area is crammed with interesting […]

What is the link between Queen Mary I of England and the South Downs? Anooshka Rawden, Cultural Heritage Lead for the National Park, explains in this illuminating article. The South Downs landscape has witnessed many historical events. One of which was the procession of a queen to a controversial wedding… After a life that had […]

A wave of inspiring climate action has been kickstarted thanks to a groundbreaking lottery-backed initiative in the Ouse Valley. From scores of children learning to ride bikes, to new community vegetable gardens, climate hubs, river tours, volunteer training and energy-saving workshops, people across the Lewes, Seaford, Peacehaven and Newhaven areas have been busy doing their […]