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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. […]

Meet the National Park planner….Conservation Officer Lucie

April 22nd, 2024

We catch up with Lucie Tushingham to find out more about her role, interests and passions.   Three words that sum up your job in planning? Interesting, involved, ever-changing. Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park? I’m a Conservation Officer for the West side of the Park, dealing with the built heritage. The […]

New affordable homes for West Sussex village

April 22nd, 2024

Twelve new affordable homes are being built thanks to £100,000 of Section 106 funding from the National Park Authority. The cash injection was awarded to Westbourne Community Trust through the Affordable Housing Grant scheme towards a 100% affordable housing development. The homes will be held as affordable in perpetuity. The development will also deliver benefits […]