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COVID-19 UPDATE

Following Government advice to stay safe and protect the NHS, we are working hard to continue to deliver for you. Find information here on how to enjoy the National Park virtually, and how our services are operating during this time.

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News from the South Downs National Park

Capture the enchanting beauty of autumn in the South Downs National Park

Golden caramel fields, rusty red leaves, purple heathers and gorgeous pink sunsets – all the spectacular colours that make autumn special. As the South Downs National Park prepares to put on its annual dazzling display, people are being encouraged to capture the enchanting beauty of autumn as the deadline looms for this year’s Photography Competition. […]

Major recruitment drive for people to help shape National Park

An exciting opportunity has come up to help shape the future of the National Park and make it an even better place for everyone. The National Park Authority is launching a major recruitment drive for volunteers to join the Citizens Panel – an important community-based panel made up of people living in or near the […]

Inspiring new sculpture trail brings stories of precious South Downs heaths to life

Intricate pieces of art that tell the story of the history, wildlife and people of heathlands have been unveiled and are now ready to be explored. Inspired by stories from communities and drawing upon sources as diverse as the poet Tennyson and a 391-year-old local map, the educational trail links seven precious heathland sites in […]

Can you help with South Downs Covid-19 research?

People living in East Sussex are being invited to take part in a research study to give their thoughts on how Covid-19 has changed their relationship with the South Downs. The study is being led by the National Trust, South Downs National Park Authority and partners as part of the lottery-funded Changing Chalk project – […]

Tribute to a dedicated advocate for the South Downs

Looking back at the illustrious life of Lord Renton is Phil Belden, who was Countryside Manager/Deputy Chief Officer under Lord Renton’s Chairmanship of the South Downs Joint Committee (with thanks to Martin Beaton, ex-CEO of the South Downs Joint Committee, for his reflections) Lord Renton was the independent Chairman of the forerunner to the South […]

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