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South Downs National Park raises £5m to help nature bounce back

July 13th, 2023

More than £5m has been raised in just two years to tackle biodiversity decline in the South East of England, thanks to an inspiring initiative led by the South Downs National Park. ReNature is about creating nature everywhere, for everyone, and involves creating new wildlife havens and improving existing wildlife habitats. The initiative has already […]

South Downs folklore: Celebrating weird and wonderful tales from Hampshire

July 10th, 2023

Halcyon Hampshire…a land of emerald hills, scenic harbours, crystal-clear chalk streams, leafy market towns and two of Britain’s most important maritime cities. Hampshire makes up a third of the South Downs National Park and many would agree the western end of the Downs has a very different feel to its eastern end. This is a […]

Refurbishments completed at Brighton gateway to South Downs National Park

July 10th, 2023

A six-year project to restore the glorious heritage of an estate and provide improved visitor facilities has been completed. More than £7m has been invested at Stanmer Park to restore parts of the 18th Century landscape and buildings, as well as improve access to the woodland. Situated in the National Park, Stanmer is Brighton & […]

Work begins to improve chalk stream habitat in South Downs

July 10th, 2023

Work to establish a new wetland habitat in the National Park is well under way, with diggers on site as part of a plan to realign the Cockshut Stream. The partnership project will bring an array of biodiversity benefits and reduce the risk of flooding in the Lewes area. Adjacent to the Lewes Brooks, the […]

Plan your summer walking adventure in the South Downs National Park

July 10th, 2023

There’s nothing quite like a long, balmy summer’s day on the South Downs. The days are so long that you can squeeze so much into the day, whether it be a walk, cycle, sea swim, pub lunch, afternoon tea, museum visit, evening photography, the list goes on! The fields are full of fresh produce and […]