New evidence that will support  the Local Plan for the National Park is being published online this week with more to follow over the next few months. The Local Plan  will set out for the first time how the National Park Authority will manage development in order to meet its responsibilities to conserve the landscapes […]

A new initiative aimed at encouraging tourism providers across the South Downs National Park and eight other protected landscapes to become ‘landscape ambassadors’ launches today. Developed as part of Our Land – a sustainable tourism initiative celebrating the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and National Parks – this new fun training scheme is […]

National Parks – famous for their beauty and splendour are also home to thousands of thriving businesses.  And now the National Park Authorities (NPAs) that are charged with managing the Parks, are teaming up with local businesses to ensure they flourish and grow into the future. National Parks England is today, Monday 19 January, publishing […]

“For some this is as far from a typical view of the South Downs as you can get, people might be surprised that we chose it, but it’s a magical photo and the longer you look the better it gets.” Nick Heasman, Western Area Manager for the South Downs National Park Authority and competition judge […]

Andy Flowerday’s ethereal photograph of a dew pond at dusk may have won first prize in our 2014/15 photo competition but what do you think? The quality of entries was so high that we’ve decided to open up a shortlist of eight photos to a new ‘people’s choice’ vote with a prize of £100. Scroll […]