All posts by jefftravis

Explore the South Downs region’s Roman past by visiting museums

May 1st, 2024

For International Museums Day this month, Anooshka Rawden, Cultural Heritage Lead for the National Park, shines a light on some of the best museums in the area that explore this region’s Roman past. I started working in museums at the age of 21, when I volunteered at the British Museum and radiated pure enthusiasm. Museums […]

Secrets of the Heath returns amid action-packed season for heathlands

May 1st, 2024

Discover the amazing wonders of a habitat rarer than rainforest this spring as a free family extravaganza, a new colourful guide and a series of walks take place to celebrate heathlands. Lowland heaths are one of the unique wildlife havens of the South Downs and a national stronghold for the UK’s six native reptile species. […]

Picturesque hike in South Downs to celebrate National Walking Month

May 1st, 2024

A picturesque hike will take place in the South Downs National Park to celebrate National Walking Month. The National Park has teamed up with community group Muslim Hikers for a guided seven-mile ramble through stunning woodlands, hills, and historic villages in East Hampshire. The trek, on Sunday, 19 May, will begin and end at Queen […]

Celebrating the seasons of the South Downs! Annual photo competition launches with new theme

May 1st, 2024

The seasons of the South Downs each bring their own unique magic. The burst of colour as nature springs into life, warm balmy days wandering across sun-kissed hills, cosy autumn walks in vibrantly-coloured forests, and cold, crisp days with incredible afternoon sunsets. The National Park’s ever-popular photo competition returns for 2024 with a new theme […]

Grants announced by South Downs National Park to help bring boost to mental health

April 23rd, 2024

A new grants scheme is being launched today to help more people from urban areas access the South Downs National Park for its mental health and wellbeing benefits. The profound impact of green spaces and being in nature to help manage depression, anxiety, stress and loneliness are becoming better understood as each year goes by. […]