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South Downs National Park Trust The South Downs National Park Trust is the official charity of the South Downs National Park.

Don't forget to enter the South Downs Photo Competition 2026?Top prize is £250! This year's theme is 'Serene South Downs...
24/09/2026

Don't forget to enter the South Downs Photo Competition 2026?

Top prize is £250!

This year's theme is 'Serene South Downs: Back to Nature'.

Judges will be looking for breathtaking images that celebrate the National Park’s serenity and those moments of slowing down and taking stock.

For full details and how to apply: https://buff.ly/yjsXPL3

📷 Carrie Davidson - a previous entry of an autumnal scene at Kingley Vale

Are you aged between 16 and 25 and looking to gain some volunteering experience for your CV?Join us on one of the Nation...
22/09/2026

Are you aged between 16 and 25 and looking to gain some volunteering experience for your CV?

Join us on one of the National Park’s free Youth Action Days!

The next one takes place on Saturday 3rd October at Seven Sisters.

Discover the hidden treasures of this scenic location through guided nature walks, where experienced guides will share their knowledge about the local flora and fauna.

Get hands-on and contribute to the ongoing nature recovery projects, helping to preserve the unique biodiversity of Seven Sisters.

Booking link to this and other Youth Action events https://buff.ly/TI35wEj

📷 SDNPA - A Youth Action volunteer scrub clearing at Seven Sisters

Give the South Downs Lottery a try!Help the South Downs National Park and at the same time be in with a chance to win £2...
17/09/2026

Give the South Downs Lottery a try!

Help the South Downs National Park and at the same time be in with a chance to win £25K!

At least 50% of the ticket price goes to help maintain the landscape, biodiversity and local communities of the National Park.

Enter here: https://buff.ly/8abHxCI

📸 Wayne Spring - Heron across the Cuckmere meanders

Last of the summer hirundines.Swallows and house martins in flight over Beachy Head before they head off for the winter ...
15/09/2026

Last of the summer hirundines.
Swallows and house martins in flight over Beachy Head before they head off for the winter months.

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14/09/2026

Many congratulations to Plumpton College for being finalists! Here demonstrating how our Beelines funding can have a real impact!

14/09/2026

Restoration of Bignor Dew Pond in partnership with the National Trust. One of many ponds brought back to life by the Pounds for Ponds initiative. Pete the Pond and his team restored a derelict pond near Bignor as an important water source for wildlife on top of the South Downs.

Six new ponds supporting hundreds of plant and animal species are to be created or restored for nature in the National P...
14/09/2026

Six new ponds supporting hundreds of plant and animal species are to be created or restored for nature in the National Park thanks to the Pounds to Ponds initiative run by South Downs Trust.

Over the past three years more than 30 ponds across Sussex and Hampshire have been transformed into havens for wildlife. After one of the hottest summers on record these precious water sources are now needed more than ever in the South Downs National Park.

More than £325K has been invested so far creating or restoring ponds in partnership with pond specialist and wildlife charity Froglife.

The aim is to raise £1m to restore 100 ponds in total. Funding so far has come from public donations and support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Bannister Trust, BMW, Enest Kleinwort Charitable Trust, Portsmouth Water, Froglife and Swire Charitable Trust.

More details here: https://buff.ly/uJJFrUn

📷 Restored dew pond at Seven Sisters - SDNPA

Leave a legacy to conserve this landscape for future generations to enjoy.Gifts in Wills are a powerful way for supporte...
10/09/2026

Leave a legacy to conserve this landscape for future generations to enjoy.

Gifts in Wills are a powerful way for supporters to help us plan for the long term.

This , why not find out how you could leave a gift in your will.

As daunting as it may seem, any gift you might leave, after you've thought of family and friends, can make a huge difference to conserving and enhancing the South Downs.

For more guidance on leaving a gift in your Will please visit 👉 https://buff.ly/mA0454Q

Together we can ensure that the South Downs is a place where people and nature can live side by side.

📷 Alka S***a

Have you taken an image in the South Downs that you're proud of? Why not enter it into the 2026 South Downs Photo Compet...
10/09/2026

Have you taken an image in the South Downs that you're proud of?

Why not enter it into the 2026 South Downs Photo Competition?

With a top prize of £250, the theme this year is 'Serene South Downs: Back to Nature'.

Judges will be looking for breathtaking images that celebrate the National Park’s serenity and those moments of slowing down and taking stock.

For full details and how to apply: https://buff.ly/yjsXPL3

📷 Richard Murray's heartwarming image of badgers bonding at Petworth gained a 3rd place in the 2023-24 competition.

There's still time to see the heather in bloom! A late summer highlight!📷 Sam Moore📍 Stedham Common, West Sussex
08/09/2026

There's still time to see the heather in bloom! A late summer highlight!

📷 Sam Moore
📍 Stedham Common, West Sussex

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South Downs Centre, North Street
Midhurst
GU299DH

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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