Win up to £250 to help wildlife in your community and other amazing prizes!

An exciting competition has launched to celebrate the things we can all do to give wildlife a helping hand. The South Downs National Park Authority wants to hear from people who have helped nature at home, or in their community, since the start of lockdown last year. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, […]

New enchanting composition captures the beauty of South Downs National Park

A captivating classical musical score set to breathtaking scenery has been created to mark the 10th anniversary of the South Downs National Park. The original composition has been produced by Sussex composer Ed Hughes, alongside some of the finest musicians in the UK. Stunning high-resolution visuals of the South Downs – including bluebell woods, sweeping […]

Podcasts celebrate magical rivers of the South Downs

A series of thought-provoking podcasts are being launched inspired by the beautiful and mysterious rivers of Sussex and Hampshire. Seven acclaimed writers and poets have teamed up for Full Harvest – a series of audio stories and poems inspired by the South Downs National Park’s landscape and available as free podcasts from 12 July 2021 […]

Revamped museum opens in South Downs National Park

Petersfield Museum is back open for visitors following a major £4m redevelopment. Visitors will find stunning collections and galleries as its buildings have been transformed and an exciting new outdoor space created in the courtyard. The museum tells a cohesive story of Petersfield and its neighbouring villages over the last 10,000 years. Visitors will be […]

Nature trails are given a new lease of life

Nature trails with spectacular views of the Arun Valley are once again open to the public following a major revamp. Amberley Museum’s re-imagined nature trails were opened last month to mark World Environment Day. Tim Burr, Deputy Chair of the Policy and Resources Committee of the National Park Authority, officially opened the trails, which have […]

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