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How well do you know the South Downs National Park? Test your knowledge, and learn some new fun facts, in the National Park’s festive quiz in the run-up to Christmas! Simply open a door each day and answer the question for the chance to win a sumptuous South Downs hamper. See the advent calender below […]

Two archaeological projects in the South Downs have been shortlisted for major national awards. Cissbury Goes Digital and the Seaford Head Project are contenders for awards from the Council for British Archaeology to recognise outstanding achievement. The first project worked with archaeologists at Worthing Museum and the National Trust to develop 10 films exploring the […]

The South Downs National Park Authority has responded to a national media report on the funding of England’s National Parks. An article in today’s Guardian titled “Funding cuts leave England’s National Parks facing ‘existential crisis’” outlines a “funding crisis”  facing National Park Authorities. Trevor Beattie, Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: […]

A delightful beer crafted from the stunning landscape around the South Downs Way will be unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Trail. Expert brewers at Long Man Brewery have been beavering away all summer creating a special ale to mark the big birthday this year. And now the wait is over! Rambling […]