UPCOMING EVENTS
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Summer Holiday Fun
This summer, everyone will find a variety of summer activities to enjoy throughout the gardens.
Pop Up Play Village: For Children 0-8 Years Old
Pop Up Play Village is a mobile role play village like no other! Children can become doctors, vets, builders, explorers and loads more...imagination knows no limits and no two play sessions are ever the same.
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Little Nature Makers: Crafts for 12 month – 5 year olds
Let your little ones get creative with Julie from Nature Makers at Leonardslee!
Nature Makers Workshops: Crafts for 5+ year olds
Regular workshops for 5+ year olds with Julie from Nature Makers.
Little Lifesavers: Kids' First Aid Class for Ages 5–10
Whether you are a parent, childcarer or industry professional, Daisy First Aid provides multi award winning first aid courses to suit your needs.
Model Boats on the Lake
Model Radio Control Boats and Yachts Display: see the Schooner Radio Control Group on the Lakes at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this summer!
Family Cupcake Decorating Workshop | SOLD OUT
Join our fun and family-friendly buttercream flower workshop, perfect for kids and adults! Learn how to pipe beautiful buttercream blooms in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
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Little Crafters: Crafts for Pre-schoolers
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend.
Make, Do & Trend: Summer Workshops for 5+ year olds
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend this summer for exciting workshops, suitable for 5+ year olds.
Children’s Yoga: For Children Ages 5-11 years old
Join us for a magical experience where children can explore yoga surrounded by the serene beauty of the gardens.
Family Jesmonite Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Studio where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite with the whole family.
Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Learn the beautiful craft of modern calligraphy with Helen Wallace at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Junior Brush Lettering: For Children Aged 7+
Let your little one who wish to create handwritten cards, letters, or any other items that showcase exquisite handwriting. Perfect for children aged 7+
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Family Wellness Workshop: Awaken & Connect - For Children ages 6 - 11
Awaken & Connect invites families to pause, breathe, and rediscover the joy of being present together in Leonardslee Gardens.
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Leonardslee Comedy Club
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your night with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
Labyrinth Challenge
1000ft inflatable outdoor adventure & mini-inflatable course: The ultimate experience during summer holidays.
Forest Bathing
Take a soothing and transformative walk whilst forest bathing at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Leonardslee Lates with a celebration in honour of Dr Susan Michaelis
Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious food, and sparkling wine in a relaxed, late-summer setting, with a special celebration in honour of Dr Susan Michaelis featuring moments of reflection, short films, and talks from friends and MPs highlighting her remarkable contributions to lobular breast cancer research and aviation safety.
Silent Disco
Enjoy the summer with the perfect dance party, when you join Silent Disco in The Courtyard Café
Lumos Live: A Hans Zimmer & Ludovico Einaudi Summer Candlelight Experience
Join us for for an enchanting evening as a string trio brings the timeless sounds of Hans Zimmer & Ludovico Einaudi to life, all set against the stunning backdrop of Leonardslee House Lawn here at Leonardslee Gardens.
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GUTS Motor Tour
The GUTS Motor Tour, which will be celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, is heading to our home at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Guided Tree Walks
Immerse yourself into the wonderful world of trees with a guided tour of our finest, oldest, rarest, largest and more interesting specimen trees in our Grade I listed estate, rich in character and history. Led by our avid naturalist and gardener Elliot Chandler.
Summer Open-air Cinema | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy & Wicked
Join us this summer for an open-air cinema series with a great selection of films and food & drink for a fun evening outdoors.
Botanical Pottery Workshop
Join us for a fun and hands-on pottery workshop where you'll create four personalised pieces using flowers, fabrics, and stamps. Learn how to make and decorate your own trinket dish with expert guidance from Sarah.
Gelli Printing Workshop
Join us for a fun, creative day immersed in the joyful world of gelli printing.
British Heart Foundation: Naked Heart Walk
Join in on the Naked Heart Walk which is sure to get your heart racing co-hosted by British Naturism at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Naked Heart Walk is for 18+ only.
The Fragrant Garden: Perfume Creation Workshop
Discover some of the hidden secrets of perfumery with your very own take home bottle created by you in a workshop with Jonathan Gilhooly.
Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Learn the art of creating buttercream decorating in a cupcake workshop with Zoe from Bouquet Bakes.
Traditional Indian Block Printing
Learn the old process used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden block.
Autumnal Watercolour Painting Workshop
Our autumnal watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore illustrations of the fauna and flora at this beautiful time of the year.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Leonardslee
We're proud to be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning!
Join us at The Clocktower Kitchen as we raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Come along, donate, and enjoy some delicious cakes - every slice makes a difference!
Leonardslee Wine & Dine
Join us for an exclusive series of events which bring together fine wines and exceptional cuisine, a celebration of our English Sparkling and South African wines.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Autumn
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during autumn.
All Creatures Great and Sussex with Kevin Newman
Explore an unusual take on our county’s history with All Creature Great & Sussex with Kevin Newman.
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Sketchbook Making Workshop
Join our fun and friendly sketchbook/art journal-making workshop hosted by Nikki Loy.
Jesmonite Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Studio where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite at Leonardslee.
Photography for Beginners
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Join our photography workshops for beginners.
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket using your arms as needles.
Contemporary Approaches to Landscape Painting
Join us in this immersive three-day course set within the captivating landscape of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with Colleen Conti.
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Contemporary Floral Landscape Painting Workshop
Join Jo Starkey as she teaches you different techniques and methods to create beautiful Contemporary Floral Landscape Painting Workshop
Autumn Fungi Walks
Join us for a foray through the woodland gardens on the hunt for marvellous mushrooms.
Heritage Trail Series: Autumn
Heritage Trail Series offering an exclusive 5km & 10km trail running experience through the four seasons
Autumn Walk with our Head Gardener
See the best places to enjoy Autumnal colour and learn about how we manage the garden and estate at this magical time of year.
Botanical Machine Embroidery Workshops | SOLD OUT
Learn the art of free-hand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
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Photography Workshop: Artistic Composition
Grab your traditional camera or camera phone and learn more about photography with Matt Goddard at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this winter.
Festive Candle Making Workshops: Trio of Votive Candles
Join us for a festive session of candle-making and discover the joy of crafting your own unique Christmas scents.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Winter
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during winter.
Christmas Wreath Workshops
As we countdown the days till Christmas, we invite you to enjoy a day of festive cheer whilst learning to craft your own seasonal wreath.
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Christmas Wooden House Ornament Making Workshop
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun and festive Christmas workshop hosted by Nikki Loy of The Wandering Gallery, as you create your own christmas wooden house ornaments.
Floral Christmas Buttercream Cupcake Decorating
Get hands-on experience, allowing individuals to express their creativity and take home not only new skills but beautifully adorned cupcakes to share and enjoy this Christmas…
Christmas Block Printing: Festive Napkins & Cards
Learn the age old process of block printing used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden blocks with Jenney Kelly in The Studio here at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
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Heritage Trail Series: Winter
Heritage Trail Series offering an exclusive 5km & 10km trail running experience through the four seasons.
Sussex History & Heritage Events with Kevin Newman
Join Sussex historian, author, and Pages Magazine columnist Kevin Newman for a lively and entertaining series of history events in The Studio.
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Leonardslee Family Nights
Join us for our family friendly extension of our sell-out event Leonardslee Lates this summer.
Scrumptious Sussex
A Light-hearted Lunchtime of food and drink, fun and games, history and comedy.
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Cyanotype Printmaking: Botanical Postcards
Come join us as you take inspiration from Leonardslee’s landscape to create your own beautifully blue postcards in a photographic art tradition called cyanotype printmaking.
Cars on Display
Visit Leonardslee and see a selection cars on display outside Leonardslee House, brought to you by TradizioneEvents.
Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
Create a beautiful everlasting dried floral embroidery hoop, to bring in the season
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Heritage Trail Series: Summer
Join our Heritage Trail Series for an exclusive 10km & 5km trail running experience.
Leonardslee Sparkling Run
Experience a stunning 10km trail run / walk with English sparkling wine tasting on the route, summer barbecue and live music.
Parent Class: Baby & Child First Aid
Discover the life-saving skills you need in our exciting, hands-on first aid courses, designed for everyone.
Lumos Live: A Coldplay & Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience | SOLD OUT
Join us for an enchanting evening as a string trio brings the timeless sounds of Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac to life, all set against the stunning backdrop of Leonardslee Gardens.
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Worthing Silver Band at Leonardslee
Join the Worthing Silver Band in their captivating performance on a summer’s afternoon at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Stylised Landscape Painting Workshop | Sold Out
Come and create your own beautiful meadow landscape, while learning the methods and techniques that Jo Starkey uses in her work as a professional artist
Rhododendron Celebration
Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of spring at our Rhododendron Celebration. Explore award-winning collections, join captivating workshops, and embark on guided tours amidst a blooming paradise.
RHS RCM Group Centenary Cup Competition
Established in 2015 to celebrate 100 years of the RHS Rhododendron Society, this prestigious competition showcases the finest rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias.
Children’s Mini Spring Gardens: For Children age 5+
Come along and create your own mini spring garden to keep at home!
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National Children’s Gardening Week
Get into gardening for National Children’s Garden Week at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this spring year. Plant your own sunflower or runner bean! Visit Leonardslee today!
Spring Walks with our Head Gardener
Take a spring walk with our head gardener to discover more about what makes this garden so special.
Nature Makers: Children’s Miniature Gardens and Fairy Folk
Join Julie from Nature Makers, and plant your own enchanted miniature garden and use wooden pegs and recycled materials to make fairy folk.
Little Nature Makers Easter Specials: How does your garden grow?
Join your child for fun and creative arts with Julie from Nature Makers. Plant giant sunflower seeds and make seed balls and goofy grassheads! Perfect for 12 months - 4 year olds
Children’s Cooking Skills Classes with Prept. Foundation
Join us for a fun-filled event where kids get to learn cooking skills with the Prept at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens!
Children's Easter Wreath Workshop | Sold Out
Create your own Easter wreath with a rainbow of spring decorations, with Kirsty from Make, Do and Trend.
Easter at Leonardslee
Explore Leonardslee this Easter holiday, with all the exciting activities waiting you.
Horsham Rock Choir
Horsham Rock Choir will be returning to perform here at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Come and enjoy!
Mother's Day at Leonardslee
Explore our awakening gardens at this magical time of year with your mum this Mother’s Day.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Spring
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during spring at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Reusable Easter Wreath Workshop
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on Spring or Easter Wreath-Making Workshop!
Heritage Trail Series: Spring
Heritage Trail Series offering an exclusive 5km & 10km trail running experience through the four seasons
Beeswax Wraps Making Craft Workshop
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps and get rid of the cling film, join Kristy from Make, Do and Trend
The Little History of Sussex with Kevin Newman
Explore an unusual take on our county’s history with The Little History of Sussex is Kevin Newman’s bestselling book of 2023, now in its second edition.
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