Autumn Photography Competition 2023
Calling all budding photographers, enthusiasts and nature lovers. We invite you to take part in our Autumn Photography Competition.
Leonardslee Wins People's Choice Award for Rare Rhododendron
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens has won the People’s Choice award in the Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2023 competition for Rhododendron 'The Dowager'.
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens’ Community Volunteer Initiative
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens near Horsham, the Grade I Listed woodland gardens in West Sussex, has a range of volunteer opportunities.
Garden News | September
It’s hard to believe that Summer is starting its creep towards another Autumn as we head into September again. This Summer has been very different to last, with lower temperatures and more rainfall
Luxury Overnight Stays this Autumn with Michelin Star Dining at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
The iconic Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens estate in West Sussex offers guests an autumn getaway that combines a stay in its boutique bedrooms with dinner at Michelin-starred Restaurant Interlude, and an extensive choice of relaxing walks within the 240-acre estate.
House of Leonardslee, Vineyard Estate
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens estate, the magnificent 240-acre woodland property owned by entrepreneur Penny Streeter, houses one of England's most exciting new ventures: House of Leonardslee, a vineyard producing sparkling wines aimed to rival the finest Champagnes.
Leonardslee Illuminated 2023: A Magical Winter Experience at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Enjoy a captivating after-dark light trail as the gardens come alive with colour and sound during this year’s Leonardslee Illuminated.
Garden News | August
You’ll find so much to see and do here during August. From the sights and smells of the new floral displays around the Mansion and Rock garden areas, to the stunning views across and out of the estate that we continue to re-open, or the glimpses and sounds of busy insects buzzing and flitting around the lakes, August is a fantastic time to take it all in.
UK Wine Entrepreneur Penny Streeter’s Benguela Cove Estate Joins 100 World’s Best Vineyards
UK wine entrepreneur Penny Streeter - who is set to launch the first wines from her UK vineyards at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Sussex in 2024
Leonardslee Shortlisted for the Plant Heritage Threatened Plant Award
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens entered five rare Rhododendrons into the prestigious Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2023 competition, and Rhododendron 'The Dowager' is now on the shortlist for the award.
World’s Best Vineyards 2023
Visit one of the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 at Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Located between Cape Town and Hermanus. Find out more
Garden News | July
There’s no better place to spend a balmy Summer’s Day than in a beautiful garden, and they don’t come much better than our 240 acres of Grade I listed gardens here at Leonardslee. We’re often lauded for our Spring displays, and rightly so, but the summer months can be just as enjoyable here too.
Michelin Star Chef Jean Delport: Unveiling Culinary Mastery with Nutfield Magazine
Discover the culinary brilliance of Michelin Star Chef Jean Delport in this interview with Nutfield Magazine. Gain insights into his inspirations, techniques, and culinary mastery as he shares his passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences.
Conker at Leonardslee
The Conker Activity Trail is designed to help lay the foundation of good mental health in children, mirroring the goals of Peckham's books.
Nightingale Open-Air Ballet Comes to Leonardslee
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is hosting Nightingale, a new ballet production based on the life and works of Florence Nightingale by New Creations Collective, which brought the highly popular The Secret Garden to the estate in 2022.
Garden News | June
June is the month when we gardener types usually herald the coming of a new season as spring eases gently into summer.
Spring Display of Rhododendrons
We are excited to announce the launch of the Spring Display of Rhododendrons. This annual display, usually at its peak in the month of May but often in late April and early June, is highly anticipated by garden lovers.
Celebrate Summer at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
’Summer at Leonardslee’ is scheduled between the 22nd to the 30th of July, 11am to 4pm each day and promises a range of activities, entertainment, and delectable food for adults and children.
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend Entertainment
To mark the peak spring flowering season on the estate, visitors will be immersed in a colourful and enchanting experience as they explore the 240-acre estate,
Come and see the Beautiful Bluebells at Leonardslee
As springtime arrives, the woodlands come alive with the enchanting beauty of British bluebells.