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Mend Our Way hits £120,000 target

April 4th, 2019

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Mend Our Way appeal.  A campaign to fix one of Britain’s most treasured walking trails, the South Downs Way, has hit its £120,000 target following an incredible community fundraising effort. The public, community groups, local businesses and donors have all rallied round to raise the sum in […]

Register to attend the South Downs Research Conference

April 3rd, 2019

South Downs Research Conference 4th July 2019, South Downs Centre, Midhurst Designed to bring together researchers, students, practitioners and academics this conference showcases research across all disciplines in pursuit of the special qualities of the South Downs National Park. Key Note announcement We are very happy to announce Professor Xavier Font as our Key Note speaker for […]

9 easy ways to care for the South Downs National Park

March 31st, 2019

Nine years ago today, a vision became a reality. After years of campaigning, England’s newest National Park was born, designating 1600km2 of special landscape with its breathtaking views, unique heritage and hidden gems for the benefit of the nation.  Almost a decade on, the South Downs National Park is a thriving community. From farmers, to […]

Read all about it!

March 29th, 2019

The latest South Downs View is here! This year’s spring edition hosts an interview with Olympian and South Downs resident Sally Gunnell, six pages of family-friendly events spanning the National Park, information on how you can help save bees and two competitions giving you the chance to grab yourself a family ticket to Gilbert White’s […]

New sculpture trail to connect South Downs heathlands

March 22nd, 2019

Intricate pieces of art that tell the story of the history, wildlife and people of heathlands have been designed for an exciting new educational trail in the South Downs National Park. Inspired by stories from communities and drawing upon sources as diverse as the poet Tennyson and a 394-year-old local map, award-winning sculptor Graeme Mitcheson […]