All posts by jefftravis

Renovations at iconic coastal site in South Downs National Park are unveiled

June 10th, 2024

The latest phase in the £2m refurbishment of Seven Sisters Country Park is complete with the unveiling of brand-new visitor accommodation. People will now be able to enjoy a holiday just a stone’s throw from the legendary white cliffs that have been used as the backdrop for many Hollywood movies. The historic Foxhole Cottages, nestled […]

Vital ponds for nature are given new lease of life in South Downs National Park

June 5th, 2024

Eight derelict dew ponds have been lovingly restored and are now thriving with new life, thanks to funding of over £90,000 from the South Downs National Park Trust. After years of stagnation and dwindling water levels due to climate change, eight dew ponds across Sussex and Hampshire are once again providing a haven for scores […]

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. […]