South Downs Trust

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Help support the Ouse Valley Climate Action - Community Pitch

People are being invited to rally round to support a range of initiatives that could help the environment and reduce carbon footprint in the Ouse Valley.

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Wedding venue, London restaurants and Health food experts become latest Visitor Giving Partners

Find out more about the businesses that want to give something back to enhance the special qualities of the South Downs National Park.

South Downs Trust joins 1% for the Planet

We are pleased to announce that South Downs National Park Trust has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner!

A group from Arts on Prescription enjoying a visit to the Cuckmere at Seven Sisters Country Park

Health & Wellbeing Travel Grants

Following lots of positive feedback, the Health & Wellbeing Travel Grant scheme is returning for a second year, with a particular focus on helping groups who may not have access to the National Park and might struggle with transport costs.

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.

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