All posts by jefftravis

Take part in the South Downs Christmas Advent Calendar quiz!

December 2nd, 2022

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 […]

South Downs projects shortlisted for major archaeology awards

November 9th, 2022

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 […]

“National Parks need the resources to match our ambitions” – says South Downs Chief Executive

November 8th, 2022

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: […]

Raising a toast to special beer to mark 50th birthday of South Downs Way

November 8th, 2022

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 […]

Unravelling the mystery of medieval cemetery in South Downs

November 8th, 2022

DNA analysis of Saxon skeletons, including some found in the South Downs, has shone a light on medieval migrations to post-Roman Britain and how local culture was affected. Researchers have been analysing over 400 individuals from ancient Britain and Europe, including bones found at a Saxon cemetery at Apple Down, near Up Marden, West Sussex. […]

Art exhibition celebrates amazing landscape of South Downs

November 8th, 2022

Tess Viljoen, from Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, shares details of an art exhibition you won’t want to miss. We are looking forward to new exhibition that opens at Pallant House Gallery this November. Sussex Landscape: Chalk, Wood and Water will celebrate Sussex as a source of inspiration for artists over the centuries. Opening with […]