Nature’s medicine: National Park unveils major new health and wellbeing strategy

A groundbreaking plan launches today to make the South Downs National Park a “natural health service” for the South East. Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, the National Park’s first Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out a bold vision to connect more people with nature to help improve both mental and physical health. The plans […]

Walking in the footsteps of artistic geniuses inspired by the South Downs

For National Walking Month, Emily Summers-Mileman, Place and Interpretation Officer for the National Park, introduces a new immersive walking experience that brings together art, culture, history and landscape in a unique way. With the arrival of spring, we’re all keen to brush away the cobwebs of a long winter in lockdown and start getting out […]

Enjoying mindful moments in the South Downs National Park

Encountering wildlife is a great chance for a mindful moment. Elinor Newman, Heathlands Reunited’s Assistant Engagement Officer, shares her top 10 tips for being mindful on the Serpent Trail. Why not try one or more that seem interesting and let us know how you get on? 1) Sometimes, one of the most radical things we […]

Have you tried microvolunteering yet?

Daniel Greenwood, Volunteer Development Officer for the National Park, explains a new initiative aimed at encouraging people of all ages to microvolunteer and give nature a helping hand. We have over 300 registered volunteers who are active through our Volunteer Ranger Service programme across the South Downs and we also have a project for people […]

Arundel Castle gardens radiate colours of spring

Last month saw the start of the annual Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle as more than 120,000 tulips in 130 varieties burst into bloom – a truly incredible sight! Have you ever noticed that tulip flowers are symmetrical? It’s thought their name comes from the Persian word for turban, which the flower heads are thought […]

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