South Downs Trust

a woman sits drinking wine at a picnic at the Tinwood Vineyard

Vine-tastic! English winemakers raise a toast to climate action

Vineyards across the South Downs are embracing climate action to produce gorgeous glasses of fizz more sustainably.

Wildlife recording through nature photography

Taking images of the birds, bees and butterflies that we see in the National Park is something that we know many people like to do, but like most things, it takes real skill to do it well.

Chris Hannon from South Downs National Park presenting a Visitor Giving certificate to a representative from THE PIG-in the South Downs.

South Downs hotel visitors give generously for Beelines

Visitors to THE PIG-in the South Downs have given generously to our Beelines Scheme to help our precious pollinators.

dew pond at seven sisters country park with fencing and dipping platform visible

Partnership project displays results as dew ponds deliver for nature in the South Downs

Ten beautiful dew ponds supporting hundreds of plant and animal species have been restored in the South Downs National Park, all thanks to an innovative partnership with the South Downs Trust.

People in the summer walking along the easy access path at Seven Sisters country park

Seeing is believing - Free Legacy Event at Seven Sisters

Free Legacy Event at Seven Sisters: Come and enjoy a special guided walk with a National Park ranger followed by a glass of local wine.

image shows people on a summer day enjoying the manicured gardens of Nyetimber vineyard during an exclusive open day for South Downs trust

Join us for an Exclusive Open Day at Nyetimber

Back by popular demand, we are pleased to invite you to attend another exclusive Nyetimber Open Day in aid of the South Downs National Park Trust on Friday 4 July 2025.

Children crouching in a wild flower area in school grounds

Match Funding opportunity to help more children access the National Park

This is your chance to double your donation during the week of 22-29 April 2025 for this year's Green Match Fund campaign to help disadvantaged youngsters get a taste for nature in the South Downs National Park.

A lapwing bird with the distinctive crest standing in muddy grass

Huge wildlife boost is agreed for South Downs wetland

Much-needed improvements to encourage more birdlife at RSPB Pulborough Brooks have been given the green light by the National Park Authority.

Image of the sun rising through the trees at Chanctonbury Ring in the South Downs National Park

Vital repairs to iconic Chanctonbury Ring in South Downs National Park

Access to one of the most sacred – and spookiest – spots on the South Downs has been improved in time for the spring.

Beelines Fund Boosted in New Partnership between National Parks UK and Howdens

UK National Parks has announced a new two year partnership with trade kitchen supplier Howdens to support nature recovery across some of the country's most important natural landscapes.

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