Events enjoyed by members and supporters so far in 2025

We organise lots of walks and visits. Below are events held so far in 2025.

Guided walks with Dr Geoffrey Mead 

Geoffrey has been leading walks with us for four years and we have enjoyed his amazing knowledge of the Sussex landscape, his stories about past communities and some notable residents too!

13 April: Walk around Arlington Reservoir

Join our friendly bunch of walkers to explore around Arlington Reservoir which  sits in a large meander of the Cuckmere river with abundant bird life all about. The walk takes us through the quiet low-lying landscape of the Weald Clay, through Arlington churchyard and its surrounding farmland. Expect springtime mud!  

8 June:  Discover a lost settlement at Sweet Hill, Patcham

The landscape of Patcham, the village just north of Brighton, changed dramatically in July 1921 when the Abergavenny estate sold 1,300 acres of downland encircling it. The new landowner advertised land for sale at £10 a quarter acre to create a new community at Sweet Hill. Discover why the settlement was abandoned.

6 July: Enjoy the High Weald landscape

Explore the High Weald in high summer – a medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops, small irregular shaped fields, scattered farmsteads and ancient routeways. 

14 September: Discover our Sussex heathland at Ambersham Common

Ambersham Common is part of the West Sussex heathlands, a landscape of pines and bracken, sand and gravel; our walk looked at the various ‘mini landscapes’ within the larger heath and noted the contrasts in the human uses of the area. 

Other events

11 June: Private tour of Bignor Park House

Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful gardens at leisure after the house tour.

See: www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/11-june-10-30am-private-tour-of-bignor-park-house/

6 September: CPRE Sussex Countryside Day

Countryside lovers of all ages were invited to enjoy the CPRE Sussex Countryside Day at the renowned Knepp Estate, Dial Post, West Sussex.

The programme included children’s activities, expert-led talks, stalls and the chance to meet CPRE Sussex’s own dedicated team of staff, volunteers and supporters.

See: www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/6-sept-cpre-sussex-countryside-day/

24 September: Iford Estate walk and talk

An exclusive talk and visit to the Iford Estate, a 3000-acre mixed farm within the South Downs National Park.

See: www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/24-sept-2pm-iford-estate-walk-and-talk/

26 September: The Downs, Dusk and Dark Walk 

Join the night birds with Steve Geliot with wonderful views up to the stars.

5 October: A Walk in Old Shoreham

Old Shoreham, spanning the river, Downs and beyond, boasts the oldest church and residences in Shoreham. This guided walk itook n its significant historic buildings, including St. Nicolas Church and grounds.