Latest AONB News | Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Cranborne Chase AONB becomes an International Dark Sky Reserve

Cranborne Chase becomes the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the country to be designated in its entirety as an International Dark-Sky Reserve

Oct 18, 2019

We're moving to Tinkley Bottom

The Cranborne Chase AONB team is moving to Tollard Royal from Tuesday 8 October.

Sep 30, 2019

Review of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty published

Independent review of the running of England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty published - click here for full details

Sep 23, 2019

Join us for a day of dark sky exploration

Ever looked up at the night sky and wanted to know more? Come to our 'Don't be Afraid of the Dark' event at Dinton Village Hall to find out more. Everyone welcome!

Aug 19, 2019

Job vacancies for exciting new Landscape Partnership Scheme

We're looking for enthusiastic, self-starters to run our new Cranborne Chase and Chalke Valley Landscape Partnership project. The project has received a grant of £1.68million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Aug 12, 2019

Planning 'Demystified'

Cranborne Chase AONB has announced dates of its annual planning seminars: 3 September at Dinton Village Hall and 10 September at Sixpenny Handley Village Hall.

Jun 28, 2019

We've been awarded £1.68 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

A £1.68million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded today (10 May 2019) to Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for the Cranborne Chase and Chalke Valley Landscape Partnership project.

May 10, 2019