South Downs Trust

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.

Downs to the Sea project gets underway

Work on the “Downs to the Sea” initiative begins in time for World Wetlands Day, with a bumper action plan to restore and create a network of “blue spaces” in the landscape.

Christmas comes early to National Park with huge donation

The South Downs National Park has received an early Christmas present with a big funding boost from OSB Group.

Image of Pen Hill a nature restoration project in the South Downs National Park

Celebrating an amazing year of giving back to nature

It’s been an incredible year for helping wildlife in the South Downs National Park.

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