South Downs Become England’s Newest National Park

England today officially welcomes the South Downs as its newest National Park. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn signed the confirmation orders in November 2009 at Ditchling Tea Rooms, surrounded by elated members of local communities within the park...

South Downs Named As England’s Ninth National Park

During a visit to Ditchling, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn signed the Order to confirm the South Downs as England’s ninth National Park. The new 632 square mile protected area, home to an estimated 120,000 people, will stretch from Beachy Head in...