All posts by jefftravis

Sustainability and heritage go hand in hand at awards

August 19th, 2024

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 […]

Visit the South Downs Centre this summer!

July 30th, 2024

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 […]

History special: Why did Queen Mary I come to the South Downs?

July 29th, 2024

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 […]

Communities in South Downs celebrate incredible climate action

July 29th, 2024

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 […]

Summer extravaganza comes to foot of Butser Hill

July 29th, 2024

One of the National Park’s most famous beauty spots will be hosting a fun summer show this month. Queen Elizabeth Country Park, at the foot of Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs chalk ridge, will be hosting The South Downs Show over the weekend of 10 and 11 August. There will be […]