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Celestial beauty of Dark Night Skies captured in South Downs astrophotography contest

February 25th, 2022

An awe-inspiring starry night on the South Downs and a “towering super moon” are among the winners of this year’s astrophotography competition. More than 100 entries were received for the National Park’s popular cosmic photography contest and a judging panel has now chosen the winners across three categories. The South Downs National Park is one […]

Notice of East Hampshire Public Inquiry

February 15th, 2022

A public inquiry is taking place at Penns Place in Petersfield regarding an application involving land east of New Barn Farm Lane, in Blendworth. Case Reference: SDNP/21/00548/FUL and SDNP/21/00027/REF Appeal Refence: APP/Y9507/W/21/3276708 The public inquiry, overseen by the Planning Inspector, will be taking place between Tuesday, 22 February and Friday, 25 February. The Planning Inspector […]

Embrace the darkness! South Downs Dark Skies Festival returns for 2022 with dazzling line-up

February 9th, 2022

A fascinating journey through the solar system, moongazing sessions, planetarium shows, cosmic craft activities and jaw-dropping astrophotography are among the highlights of this year’s Dark Skies Festival. The South Downs National Park’s night-time extravaganza returns for 2022 with a bumper line-up of in-person and virtual events over the February half-term holidays (11 to 27 of […]

Meet Alex, the National Park apprentice

February 9th, 2022

For National Apprenticeship Week this February, we caught up with one of the National Park’s apprentices, Alex Jarvis. Can you tell us more about your apprentice role at the National Park? As an apprentice, I’m being trained in the role while in the job, in my case, that of a park ranger. This means that […]

Global wildlife challenge comes to South Downs!

February 9th, 2022

One of the world’s biggest wildlife spotting events is coming to the South Downs this spring. People are being encouraged to make their walks a little wilder and spot the amazing animals and plants on their doorstep for the 5th International City Nature Challenge. The challenge has grown from humble beginnings six years ago when […]