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Register to attend the South Downs Research Conference

April 3rd, 2019

South Downs Research Conference 4th July 2019, South Downs Centre, Midhurst Designed to bring together researchers, students, practitioners and academics this conference showcases research across all disciplines in pursuit of the special qualities of the South Downs National Park. Key Note announcement We are very happy to announce Professor Xavier Font as our Key Note speaker for […]

9 easy ways to care for the South Downs National Park

March 31st, 2019

Nine years ago today, a vision became a reality. After years of campaigning, England’s newest National Park was born, designating 1600km2 of special landscape with its breathtaking views, unique heritage and hidden gems for the benefit of the nation.  Almost a decade on, the South Downs National Park is a thriving community. From farmers, to […]

Read all about it!

March 29th, 2019

The latest South Downs View is here! This year’s spring edition hosts an interview with Olympian and South Downs resident Sally Gunnell, six pages of family-friendly events spanning the National Park, information on how you can help save bees and two competitions giving you the chance to grab yourself a family ticket to Gilbert White’s […]

New sculpture trail to connect South Downs heathlands

March 22nd, 2019

Intricate pieces of art that tell the story of the history, wildlife and people of heathlands have been designed for an exciting new educational trail in the South Downs National Park. Inspired by stories from communities and drawing upon sources as diverse as the poet Tennyson and a 394-year-old local map, award-winning sculptor Graeme Mitcheson […]

Six simple steps to protect the water of the South Downs National Park

March 20th, 2019

The water of the South Downs is an incredibly valuable natural asset for our region. Not only does the chalk provide filtered drinking water to over a million people across our towns and cities, but the rivers provide a home to important wildlife species and could support many more.  Water quality in the South Downs […]