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Culture & history

Not only have the centuries of human habitation shaped the National Park but the landscape has and still does, dictate where man has chosen to live and work the land.

The landscape has inspired generations of writers and artists. It’s been a place of worship for centuries, nurturing a spiritual and emotional connection in those who spend time here.

The examples below share some ideas on how you can relate your business in any of several ways.

We can’t cover everything so use them as inspiration to create your own experiences or share them as they are if they suit your needs.

The Art of the Downs

“It will be an odd life, but…it ought to be a good one for painting.” So said Vanessa Bell on moving to Charleston House, which was to become the centre...

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Looking to the Past

Some of the earliest settlements in the South Downs occur atop the magnificent chalk ridge and date back over 5,000 years. Sites like Cissbury Ring, the largest hill fort in...

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Industrial Times

The South Downs is about far more than walking and recreation, in fact for thousands of years it’s been a place where people have worked and traded. Fortunately it doesn’t...

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An Englishman's Castle is his Home

Castles are true icons of English history. The location of the South Downs on the South Coast has made it an important defence for thousands of years. Arundel Castle has...

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Your Spiritual Side

The South Downs National Park has been a place of worship and inspiration for centuries and still makes a real connection with those who spend time here today. Pick a...

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