'Sussex home of rewilding' the Knepp Estate to host CPRE event celebrating countryside

The public is invited to the Sussex home of rewilding to celebrate the countryside with a day out for all the family at Knepp Estate by CPRE Sussex.

The Countryside Day is part of a nationwide celebration of the countryside, hosted by CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) and its local groups on Saturday, 7 September.

More than 1,000 visitors attended last year’s celebration, and this year, countryside supporters of all ages are invited to enjoy talks, tours, stalls and kids’ activities. There will also be opportunities to enjoy Knepp’s flourishing wildlife – and the beautiful Wilding Café and Shop.

Lady Isabella Burrell from the Knepp Estate said: “The Knepp Estate is delighted to again host this event for CPRE Sussex, and to welcome visitors to the estate and the Wilding Café and Shop. Protecting and restoring our countryside is vitally important for the health of our planet and ourselves, and so much of what we do here at Knepp is aligned with the fantastic work of CPRE Sussex. We look forward to welcoming this event back to Knepp and enjoying the day together.”

Visitors to the CPRE Countryside Day event will be able to learn more about CPRE Sussex’s work to protect, promote and celebrate the countryside and urban green spaces.

Paul Steedman, director CPRE Sussex, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with one of the jewels in our county’s crown to host the flagship event of the nationwide CPRE Countryside Day. Our aim is to celebrate the countryside and help everyone learn more about the green spaces which surround them.”

The CPRE Sussex Countryside Day takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, 7 September, at the Knepp Estate, Dial Post, West Sussex.

Entrance is £5 per adult, with car parking included. Under 18s go free.

Buy tickets in advance or pay on arrival. Advance tickets are half-price for CPRE Sussex members. To find out more, visit: cpresussex.org.uk

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