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City to South Downs competition: win an amazing day-out in the National Park!

April 12th, 2022

Have you always wanted to visit the South Downs National Park, but never had the chance to? For Discover National Parks Fortnight, we’ve teamed up with eminent wanderer Saira Niazi, who leads guided walks exploring the South Downs. Saira, who founded Living London and shares her city wanderings in the capital, is also a big […]

Authority responds to Defra Landscape (Glover) Review consultation

April 12th, 2022

The South Downs National Park Authority has responded to the Government’s Landscapes Review consultation, recommending a strengthened role for National Parks around nature recovery, climate change and health. It comes after the Government laid out proposals earlier this year following Julian Glover’s independent Landscapes Review, which was published in 2019. Following approval by Members, the […]

Magical sculpture inspired by local legend takes shape in woodland

April 11th, 2022

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise…in the form of a beautifully-crafted giant’s head. The incredible sculpture, made of woven branches, is currently in the making at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and is due to be unveiled to the public during the Easter school holidays. Made by internationally-acclaimed […]

Discover National Parks Fortnight – 10 great bus journeys to explore the South Downs

April 7th, 2022

There’s nothing quite like the freedom of exploring the South Downs National Park by bus, taking in the expansive breathtaking views as you breeze through beautiful rolling countryside. You can also hop on and off the bus without having to worry about parking! For Discover National Parks Fortnight, Allison Thorpe, who leads access and recreation, […]

Beautiful views of South Downs countryside are restored after community effort

April 6th, 2022

A picturesque view of the National Park has been restored thanks to the undergrounding of electricity infrastructure. The £150,000 programme of works by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), which started in late summer of last year, has been completed and restores an historic view from the medieval Hampshire market town of Bishop’s Waltham (before […]