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Major exhibition comes to museum in South Downs National Park

March 11th, 2022

A major exhibition featuring the work of a pioneering artist and storyteller is coming to Petersfield Museum later this month. One of the most important figurative artists of our time, Dame Paula Rego is also a sublime and inventive storyteller. Following a major retrospective at Tate Britain, Petersfield Museum is hosting an exhibition of Rego’s […]

Taking the lead in the South Downs as we put a welcome spring in our step!

March 11th, 2022

After a long winter, the warmth of spring is finally upon us and that means more wonderful walks in the National Park, admiring all the sights, sounds and scents of the new life-giving season. As ground-nesting bird season begins, we catch up with Rachel Guy, Reserve Manager at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve near Chichester, […]

A busy season for National Park rangers in Hampshire

March 11th, 2022

Ranger Chris Lickley gives an update on two key projects the Hampshire team have been working on. The Western area team and volunteers have been working hard these past few weeks on Hillhampton Down, part of Butser Hill National Nature Reserve. Hillhampton Down can be found on the southern side of Butser Hill, just a […]

Exploring the history of South Downs coastline

March 11th, 2022

Archaeologists are exploring the amazing history of Seaford Head as part of a new project. The beauty spot in East Sussex is a nationally important heritage site and is classified as a Scheduled Monument, but is at increasing risk of coastal erosion linked to climate change. Jon Sygrave, project manager for Archaeology South-East, which is […]