News from the South Downs National Park

Where are spookiest spots in the South Downs? 🎃

If the shape of the land shapes our myths and legends, it’s no wonder that the South Downs hills, scattered with ancient barrows and hill forts, have inspired such a rich folklore. The October mists that blanket the river valleys, sunken lanes of autumn leaves, pumpkins in the fields and the smoky air certainly add […]

Inspirational project explores diverse voices and connections to the beautiful South Downs landscape

Meet Alinah Azadeh, the new Writer-in-Residence for one of the most iconic and special coastlines in Britain. Alinah has been commissioned by the South Downs National Park as the first Writer-in-Residence for Seven Sisters Country Park and the wider Sussex Heritage Coast. The writer and artist, who lives in Lewes, East Sussex, will be the […]

Thousands flock to Secrets of the Heath extravaganza

Mighty sword battles and magnificent reptiles were the stars of the show as more than 2,000 people joined in the fun of Secrets of the Heath. The extravaganza celebrates the amazing wildlife and history of heathlands and came to Whitehill and Bordon for the first time after taking last year off because of the pandemic. […]

Protecting precious chalk streams in the South Downs

Sophie Evingar, from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, gives an update on an inspiring project that is working to protect and enhance the county’s precious chalk streams. It’s been another action-packed six months for the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. Its 16 partners, including the South Downs National Park Authority, have been […]

Well-used path is given a £300,000 makeover

A popular pathway giving access to the heart of the National Park has undergone a major facelift. A partnership between Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority has seen more than £300,000 spent on the Falmer Road path, which links Falmer and Woodingdean, near Brighton. The […]

" The Downs...too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness. "