Parc national des South Downs

Activités à faire dans le parc national des South Downs

South Downs National Park Essentials

The South Downs National Park encompasses a diverse landscape of rolling chalk hills and dramatic coastal cliffs. This selection features architectural landmarks such as Winchester Cathedral and the medieval Arundel Castle, alongside the 100-metre deep valley of Devil’s Dyke. Cultural highlights include Petworth House, which holds a significant collection of Turner paintings, and Jane Austen’s former home in Chawton. The list also spans the ruins of Cowdray Castle and the 140-acre Marwell Zoo.

South Downs National Park Essentials — Carte

Chris Talbot / CC BY-SA 2.0

A

Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, and of St Peter and St Paul and of St Swithun

The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Saint Peter, Saint Paul and Saint Swithun, commonly known as Winchester Cathedral, is the…

T-rex / CC BY-SA 2.5

B

Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England.

Silverstorm20 / Public domain

C

Seven Sisters Cliffs

The Seven Sisters are a series of chalk sea cliffs on the English Channel coast, and are a stretch of the sea-eroded section of the South…

Donarreiskoffer / CC-BY-SA-3.0

D

South Downs National Park

The South Downs National Park is England's newest national park, designated on 31 March 2010.

David H-C / CC BY 2.0

E

Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, in the English county of Hampshire.

F

Devil's Dyke

A 100-metre deep V-shaped valley, recognized as the deepest dry valley in the UK. It offers expansive views across the Weald and features Iron Age hill fort remains.

G

Petworth House

A 17th-century country house managed by the National Trust, containing a significant art collection with works by J.M.W. Turner. The surrounding 700-acre deer park was designed by Capability Brown.

Rudi Riet / CC BY-SA 2.0

H

Jane Austen's House Museum

Jane Austen's House Museum is a small independent museum in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire.

I

Cowdray Castle

The ruins of a significant Tudor mansion, primarily dating from the 16th century. It was largely destroyed by fire in 1793 and remains one of England's most important early Tudor houses.

Graham Horn / CC BY-SA 2.0

J

Winchester Castle

Winchester Castle is a medieval building in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It was founded in 1067.

K

Halnaker Mill

A restored brick tower mill built in 1740. Located on Halnaker Hill, it is reached via a celebrated ancient track known as the 'tunnel of trees'.

L

Goodwood

A 12,000-acre estate home to the 17th-century Goodwood House. The grounds include a historic horse racing track, a motor circuit, and an organic farm.