Share
ShareBrighton & Hove is known as a seaside city, but just a short bus ride away lies the UNESCO Biosphere sites…
UNESCO Biosphere serve as world-class examples of how we can live in greater harmony with our natural environment and the Brighton & Lewes Downs Biosphere is one of only a handful to include a city.
The Biosphere has over 400 square kilometres to be explored, including Constable’s “grandest view in the world” at Devil’s Dyke; two of the largest English Elm Trees in the world - The Preston Trees and the Ditchling Beacon for walks along the South Downs Way.
There are buses that go from the city centre to the South Downs countryside, and if you’re not sure about exploring on your own then So Sussex run guided walks, bike rides and other activities.
Content provided by VisitBrighton
For more local tourist information:
- Brighton Tourist Information Centre
- Email Address visitor.info@visitbrighton.com
- Contact Details 01273 290337
Refine your search:
South Downs National Park © VisitEngland
Ditchling Beacon © VisitEngland
South Downs National Park © VisitEngland
South Downs National ParkYou may be interested in...
Admire the UK’s largest Eric Ravilious Collection
Discover the largest national collection of Eric Ravilious’ beautiful South Downs inspired watercolours, plus touring art exhibitions at Towner.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Retail therapy in Eastbourne’s pretty little Chelsea
Explore over 50 independent retailers in Eastbourne’s quaint Little Chelsea and find everything from contemporary art to chic home ware and more.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Breeze up to the Downs
The stunning South Downs countryside is just a short bus ride away from the centre of Brighton.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Discover the Lanes and North Laine
The Lanes were originally the centre of the sleepy fishing village of Brighthelmstone.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Latest Twitter updates
Feeling the drop in temperature ❄️? We got you👌 From afternoon tea ☕ to secret museums, discover these cute and #cosy hideaways #VisitEngland 📷: IG's https://t.co/7y4tl7KbRA, gingersnapbeth & allnnothing https://t.co/q5W6tapJeL https://t.co/T8fvJUzmsL
'Tis the season to be sparkling ✨. Celebrate that #FriYay feeling and grab a glass of prosecco at London's first prosecco 🥂 bar @ProseccoHouse. 📍: Tower Bridge, London #FridayFeeling https://t.co/RtaDZaIu95 https://t.co/hP3jYf9lhy
Why spend your weekend stuck inside, when you could be soaking in some fresh air 💨 on a #Microgap to the Peak District 👌 #MyMicrogap #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/tckwfBn6hY https://t.co/OA3pqg7nSW
Instagram updates
Close
Customer survey …
VisitEngland would like to invite you to take part in a short survey about our website.
It should take no more than a couple of minutes.
Close