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Runways become meadows in South Downs National Park

July 13th, 2023

A former Second World War RAF base that is being transformed into a better place for nature will be hosting an open day this month. Gayles Farm sits high on the South Downs above Seven Sisters Country Park. During the war it became RAF Friston and the skies rang with the sound of Spitfires and Hurricane […]

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 & […]