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Nature Activity Day

Come along for a gentle day out exploring nature at Devils Dyke on the South Downs.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Enjoy the nature discovery trail around some lovely chalk grassland, see what you can find with the bug hunting activity, and try a few games and crafts too.

It’s a perfect day out for curious kids and nature-loving adults.

Take advantage of your one free bus trip to Devils Dyke during Tuesday 26th August to Sunday 31st August. Terms and Conditions apply, see the National Trust Devil’s Dyke website for more details.

This event is being held as part of Devil’s Dyke Discovery Week Tuesday 26th – Saturday 30th August. Celebrating 30 years of the National Trust at Devil’s Dyke at Saddlescombe Farm

Devil’s Dyke Discovery week is part of Changing Chalk delivered with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Devils Dyke Car Park. Postcode BN1 8YJ

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather

Accessibility

Accessible for off-road pushchairs but we are sorry the site is not wheelchair accessible.

Contact info

Devil's Dyke Estate Office

Upcoming events

Event

Free Bus Travel to Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon 

Travel from any location within the Brighton city network to join the No. 77 bus route to Devil’s Dyke and the No. 79 bus route to Ditchling Beacon.

Event summary

on
26 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
01:00 to 23:00
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

History and Archaeology Walk 

Step back in time with our Archaeologists on this guided walk at Devil’s Dyke where ancient earthworks and legends meet breathtaking landscapes.

Event summary

on
27 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Discover Chalk Grassland Walk 

Join our Rangers for a guided walk around Devil’s Dyke and uncover the secrets of its stunning chalk grassland, one of our more biodiverse habitats, known as the UKs miniature rainforest.

Event summary

on
28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Saddlescombe Farm Open Day 

Discover the Nature, Beauty and History of the South Downs at Saddlescombe Farm. Enjoy farm tours, traditional crafts, liver performances, archaeology, children’s games, craft market and much more.

Event summary

on
30 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00