News & Updates

All aboard! Schoolchildren learn about High Weald Hop-picking Heritage

26 April 2023

Schoolchildren from Northiam enjoyed a trip on the Kent & East Sussex Railway last week, as part of a special project to learn about the fascinating heritage of their local area. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Northiam C of E Primary School heard about the hop-pickers who travelled from London every year for a […]

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Fun for all at the High Weald Walking Festival

26 April 2023

Thanks to all who took part in the High Weald Walking Festival 2021 What a pleasure to be out walking in groups again! It’s been a privilege to show off this spectacular and historic landscape with 34 free guided walks across the AONB. We had sunny walks, rainy walks; sunrise, daytime and twilight walks; nature walks, history […]

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Charlie’s Blog – The Life of a Meadow Maker

26 April 2023

Unbelievably, I am over halfway through my traineeship with the High Weald AONB Team! I wanted to provide an insight into the life of a Meadow Makers Trainee, so I’ve decided to write a blog about my experience… After Plantlife’s successful bid to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, six Meadow Makers Trainees across the country were […]

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Join our free Community Green Space events: 30 Sep & 28 Oct

26 April 2023

Are you responsible for managing local parks, gardens, playing fields, churchyards or other community green spaces in the High Weald? Do you need ideas for creating new wildlife habitats or restoring precious heritage features in your area? The High Weald AONB team is hosting two free events packed with ideas and inspiration for environment improvement projects that could […]

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High Weald Walking Festival – book from 9 August!

26 April 2023

This year’s High Weald Walking Festival is running from Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 September. The Festival team has curated more than 30 FREE guided walks across the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty, led by knowledgeable guides from local Ramblers groups, the High Weald AONB team and other partners such as the RSPB and […]

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Webinar: How to engage with the Planning System

26 April 2023

Are you concerned about developments in your area? Want to know more about the planning system and how to get your views known? Join us on Monday, 7th June, 4-6pm for a free webinar in partnership with CPRE Sussex. The free event will cover how to make your views known on planning applications and proposed site […]

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High Weald & NFU team up to promote Countryside Code

26 April 2023

We’ve teamed up with the National Farmer’s Union (NFU) to remind people to follow the Countryside Code, with greater numbers venturing outdoors now the weather is warming up. We are particularly appealing to walkers to keep dogs on a lead around farm animals, given livestock farmers’ concerns at the high incidence of dog attacks on […]

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Welcome to our new team members

26 April 2023

The High Weald AONB team has grown in the last few months, with three new colleagues joining us on a part-time basis These new appointments are in response the rapidly-expanding scope of our work to protect and enhance this historic landscape; recognising the challenges presented by climate change, flooding and new development, and supporting the […]

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Introducing Nature Nuggets with Rachel!

26 April 2023

With more of us going out walking in the countryside each day with our families, it’s great to have a few activities up your sleeve to do with the kids. To support parents and carers looking for fun outdoor learning activities, our Education Officer Rachel has created a new vlog called ‘Nature Nuggets’ – which […]

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