All posts by jefftravis

“He was a larger-than-life character who loved nature”

June 7th, 2022

Warm tributes have been paid to a champion for nature who was dubbed Chichester’s own “David Attenborough”. Richard Williamson passed away peacefully last month at the age of 86. Most of his life was dedicated to the conservation and understanding of nature. Richard moved to Chichester from Norfolk in 1963 to work as the manager […]

A busy summer ahead as South Downs rangers go on tour!

June 7th, 2022

Our ranger and engagement teams are going on tour! It’s going to be a busy summer for the National Park as our teams set up an information kiosk at destinations across the South Downs. We currently have almost 40 pop-up engagement events planned and we can’t wait to start meeting people. These small pop-ups are […]

New coastal path opens in South Downs National Park and Sussex

June 7th, 2022

Stunning sea views, blissful rural scenery and vibrant coastal towns are some of the delights of a new section of the England Coast Path. The first complete section in Sussex opened last month, giving walkers new opportunities to connect with nature and all the wellbeing benefits of a coastal ramble with all of that fresh […]

Take a step back 750 years to one of England’s most famous battles

June 7th, 2022

A fascinating walking trail that delves into one of the most important battles in English history has been launched in the South Downs National Park. The audio-visual trail allows people to step back in time 750 years to find out more about the Battle of Lewes – an event that laid the foundations for parliamentary […]