Leonardslee Crime Festival

The Ultimate Thriller for Fans of Crime Fiction

Enjoy the best of crime writing in the South East of England at the first Leonardslee Crime Festival, presented by the Book Lovers' Supper Club, where the UK's best-known crime writers will entertain, chill and thrill audiences in  specially-crafted events held at beautiful Leonardslee Gardens, near Horsham, West Sussex.

View author biographies here.

The KILLER WOMEN MURDER MYSTERY tea

Saturday 2nd March 14:30 - 16:30

Solve the crime, then enjoy Leonardslee's classic afternoon tea, served in style at your table.

Tickets £48.56 (Includes booking fee).

CRIME, WINE AND FINE DINING

Saturday 2nd March 19:00 - 22:00

Enjoy a gourmet, three-course meal in Leonardlee's exclusive Interlude restaurant, then sit back and be chilled by bestselling crime author Erin Kelly, who will be asking: 'Have we killed the psychological thriller?'

Tickets £80.54 (Includes booking fee).

CRIME WRITING WORKSHOP

Sunday 3rd March 10:00 - 12:30

Hone your writing skills with Dorothy Koomson, author of numerous bestsellers, and former senior policeman and author Graham Bartlett.

Two-hour masterclass, with coffee, tea and home-made cake to boost brainpower, £37.90 (Includes booking fee).

CRIME CREAM TEA

Sunday 3rd March 14:30 - 16:30

Listen to three top crime authors – Simon Brett, Debbie Howells and Julie Corbin - debating the many ingredients that go into creating a good crime novel, then tuck into a classic cream tea with scones, jam, cakes and a cuppa.

Tickets £37.90 (Includes booking fee).