NEWS FEED
Pollen power! More than £18,000 raised in charity campaign to save bees
September 27th, 2019
More than £18,000 has been raised after the community has rallied round to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East. A flurry of donations and fundraisers over the summer months have boosted the Bee Lines campaign, which was launched on World Bee Day on May 20 by the South Downs National Park […]
Five of the best “wow” spots in England’s South Downs
September 26th, 2019
Breathtaking, mysterious, beautiful and inspiring – the South Downs is all these things. But there are some gems in England’s newest National Park that have an extra sprinkling of spectacular – those kind of “wow” spots capable of leaving a permanent footprint on your bank of feel-good memories. And, just an hour or so from […]
Milestones and major plans ahead as National Park approaches its 10th birthday
September 24th, 2019
Refurbishing the South Downs Way, creating more habitats to support wildlife and record engagement with young people are among the achievements of the National Park Authority as it looks towards ambitious plans for its 10th anniversary. Among the highlights of the past year were helping to maintain and enhance 139 chalk grassland, woodland, heathland and […]
5 ways to spend your #GetOutsideDay
September 23rd, 2019
Put it in your diary! Sunday 29 September is #GetOutsideDay and now is the perfect time to plan an action-packed day of adventuring and exploring the South Downs. Here are our five suggestions on how you could spend your #GetOutsideDay: South Downs Way – Get outside day is the perfect day to discover the South Downs […]
People’s Choice is launched for National Park’s first Design Awards
September 23rd, 2019
People are being invited to vote for their favourite design project in the South Downs National Park as part of its first Design Awards. Sixteen unique projects have been shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award – including a new woodland activity centre, riverside apartments, a converted hospital, a former brewery depot, and a community garden. […]