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H1 Natterjacks bounce back!
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H3 Toadally awesome! Natterjacks bounce back in South Downs National Park
H3 Announcing the very first South Downs Food and Nature Festival
H3 Arundel takes action for nature and climate in Great Big Green Week
H3 Meet South Downs National Park Youth Ambassador Max
H3 Beautiful bench sculptures are unveiled in South Downs National Park
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/our-history/our-history-south...Subdomain History of the South Downs Not only have the centuries of human habitation shaped the National Park…
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/wildlife-habitats/habitats/ch...Subdomain Our Chalk Grassland At first glance, the open hills of the South Downs seem…
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/help-your-heaths/wealden-heat...Subdomain Heathlands Reunited: Wealden Heaths (SAMM) Project The Heathlands Reunited SAMM (Strategic access management and Monitoring) project brings together…
/help-your-heaths/heathlands-r...Subdomain Take the Lead on the Heath 2018 Baseline Dog Survey 78% of visitors to our heathland sites are…
/health-and-wellbeing/the-bene...Subdomain Why the South Downs is the perfect natural remedy for mental health The breathing space of the South Downs National Park, “forest bathing” and…
/health-and-wellbeing/the-bene...Subdomain Forest Bathing in the South Downs If you thought the only way to bath was with water, think…
/health-and-wellbeing/the-bene...Subdomain The wonderful benefits of the South Downs for children’s mental health Did you know that the mental health benefits of going for a…
/dark-night-skies/dark-skies-f...Subdomain South Downs Dark Skies Festival 2025 IMPORTANT: Due to expected poor visibility, the Star Party at Goodwood on…
/dark-night-skies/where-to-sta...Subdomain Where to stargaze? In May 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s 13th…
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/great-days-out/relax-in-nature/Subdomain Relax in Nature Nature is good for you. Exercise is good for you. Getting exercise…
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/get-active/by-bike-horseback/Subdomain By Bike and on Horseback Whether it’s under your own steam or with a four-legged companion, the…
/get-active/try-something-new/Subdomain Try Something New On water and in the air, the South Downs National Park offers…
/food-drink/vineyards-brewerie...Subdomain Vineyards, Breweries and Distilleries Across the South Downs National Park, locals and visitors can enjoy some…
/food-drink/delicious-days-out/Subdomain Delicious Days Out The South Downs National Park is overflowing with delicious local food and…
/food-drink/markets-festivals/Subdomain Markets and Festivals If you look from the top of the South Downs, your view…
/wildlife-spotting/rare-species/Subdomain Rare and unexpected species On visiting the South Downs you might spot some of our iconic…
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/explore/historic-places/Subdomain Our Historic Places The South Downs has seen a steady ebb and flow of population…
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/getting-here/accessible-travel/Subdomain Accessible travel The South Downs National Park is easily accessible by all forms of…
/getting-here/public-transport/Subdomain Public Transport Because of the National Park’s close proximity to London and a number…
/getting-here/driving/Subdomain Driving Situated in a busy part of the United Kingdom, driving through parts…
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/travelling-around/south-downs...Subdomain South Downs Discovery Ticket With a Discovery ticket, you’re free to explore everything the region has to…
/travelling-around/take-care/Subdomain Take Care While You’re Here With millions of visitors to the South Downs every year, we want…
/where-to-stay/camping-glamping/Subdomain Camping, Glamping & Youth Hostels East Sussex Alfriston Cabins Swanborough Lakes, Lewes YHA Southease, Lewes (South Downs…
/where-to-stay/hotels-cottages...Subdomain Hotels, Cottages and B&Bs East Sussex Dovecote Garden, Seaford The Grain Store, Lewes Deans Place, Alfriston…
/?page_id=44760Subdomain Pet-friendly Accommodation Looking for a holiday and don’t want to leave your four-legged friends…
/accessibility/getting-around/Subdomain Getting around: assisted travel in the South Downs We’re working with travel partners to make the South Downs National Park…
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/accessibility/activities/Subdomain Inclusive attractions and nature reserves AccessAble provides a comprehensive search for accessible restaurants, cinemas, museums and other…
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/suggested-itineraries/woodlan...Subdomain Woodland exploration Alice Holt Forest is a must see for lovers of trees and…
/national-park-authority/our-c...Subdomain Facilities at the Centre The South Downs Centre hosts a limited number of facilities, these include:…
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/national-park-authority/our-c...Subdomain Venue Hire The Grade II listed Memorial Hall building can accommodate up to 170…
/seven-sisters/our-vision-for-...Subdomain Our vision for Seven Sisters Country Park Seven Sisters Country Park, encompasses 280 hectares of rolling chalk downland, flood…
/seven-sisters/faqs-seven-sist...Subdomain FAQs: Seven Sisters Country Park Visit www.sevensisters.org.uk/FAQs to read our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have a question that…
/seven-sisters/experience/Subdomain Experience Seven Sisters Seven Sisters Country Park is a unique place. It comprises 280 hectares…
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/partnership-management-plan/a...Subdomain What is the Partnership Management Plan? The Partnership Management Plan sets out the overarching five-year strategy for the…
/partnership-management-plan/d...Subdomain Delivering & monitoring the Plan Delivery of the Partnership Management Plan (the Plan) will be monitored by…
/?page_id=55935Subdomain Call for Nature Sites – opening soon The SDNPA has launched a Call for Nature Sites. This is a…
/renature/donate-now-to-renature/Subdomain Donate now to ReNature We’ve got big plans to add an extra 13,000 hectares for nature…
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/?page_id=63993Subdomain ReNature Sites The South Down’s National Park Authority (SDNPA) submitted an open call for…
/climate-action-hub/what-do-we...Subdomain What do we mean by Net Zero and Nature-Based Solutions? Net zero means no longer adding to the total amount of greenhouse…
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/climate-action-hub/ouse-valle...Subdomain Ouse Valley Climate Action (OVCA) Ouse Valley Climate Action is a National Lottery-funded programme bringing the community…
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/?page_id=44862Subdomain Four steps to being a good pooch It’s pretty simple to be a responsible dog owner while out enjoying…
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/learning-and-youth-volunteeri...Subdomain Outdoor Learning Grant The Outdoor Learning Grant is open for applications for visits up to…
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/announcing-the-very-first-sou...Subdomain Announcing the very first South Downs Food and Nature Festival An immersive day celebrating the intersection of food, farming and the natural world is taking...
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