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South Downs Centre Christmas opening times

December 19th, 2019

Over the Christmas and New Year period, the South Downs Centre in Midhurst will have the following opening times for the public: Monday 23 December – 9am to 5pm Tuesday 24 December – 9am to 2pm Wednesday 25 December – closed Thursday 26 December – closed Friday 27 December – 9am to 4pm Saturday 28 […]

Festive Fronds – Plants of the Park

December 2nd, 2019

From Kate Frankland, Volunteer Ranger, Eastern Downs Mistletoe, Viscus album, a woody, parasitic shrub native to Britain is found locally in Sussex but more frequently in the west of the county. Although mistletoe is parasitic it seldom kills its host if kept in bounds by harvesting. It has been cultivated since at least the 18th century. […]

The top four most accessible spots in the South Downs

November 28th, 2019

Did you know Tuesday 3 December is International Day of Disability? Our ambition is to make the South Downs the UK’s most accessible National Park for people who live with mobility issues.  Work has started to create new ‘Miles without Stiles’ routes across our stunning landscape that offer easy access for people with limited mobility. […]

Six ways to beat Christmas stress

November 25th, 2019

The Christmas season is upon us and it’s meant to be a time of joy, but for some it can be a time of stress, anxiety and disappointment. The high expectations that comes with Christmas can be stressful.  Here are six ways you can beat the Christmas stress and reconnect with the true meaning of […]