PRIVATE EVENTS

Our Courtyard and Wine Garden offer the perfect indoor/outdoor option for any event. Situated at the top of our 240-acre woodland gardens, this space allows for the flexibility to make the area look and feel the way you envision.

Capacity:  Seated up to 100  

Catering Options: Afternoon tea, hot buffet & canapés 

Accessibility: Access via hard standing path from reception. 

THE COURTYARD & WINE GARDEN

Be immersed in the heart of our woodland gardens, surrounded by the calming sounds of nature. Our Engine House sits alongside our lakes offering a picturesque outdoor venue, for any occasion.

Capacity: Up to Seated 25 | Standing 40 

Catering Options: Cold Canapés 

Please note: The Engine House only has an outdoor seating area, as the inside area is a functioning café.

Accessibility: Located within our valley with steep paths for access. Suitable footwear advised. Shuttle service available to hire.

THE ENGINE HOUSE

BUILD YOUR OWN PRIVATE EVENT

CELEBRATE LIFE

Do our gardens hold memories for you and your loved ones?

Our Grade I listed gardens offer a meaningful and peaceful way to remember a loved one's life during a difficult time.  

Choose a place within Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens that bring happy memories and remembrance with a memorial bench, wake or scattering of ashes.  

CORPORATE EVENTS

Whether you're planning a strategy session, team-building retreat, product launch, or client appreciation event, our venue offers the perfect blend of sophistication and tranquility to elevate your experience. 

  • 50 delegates: £1,000

    • Hire of the venue from 8:00 until 17:00

    • Setup theatre or classroom/cabaret style 

    • Bench seating and cross back chairs 

    • PA system 

    • Lighting options 

    • Arrival tea/coffee/pastries 

    • Mid-morning tea/coffee/biscuits 

    • Working sandwich lunch with fries 

    • Afternoon tea/coffee/cakes 

    • Pens and pads 

    • Half bottle of mineral water per delegate ( 750ml ) 

    • Event management & staffing on the day

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Mark your special day with an unforgettable celebration at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Whether you're looking for a relaxed gathering or something a little more indulgent, the stunning grounds provide the perfect backdrop. Enjoy seasonal beauty as you explore the gardens, then unwind with friends and family in our charming Courtyard.

Venue Hire: Evening Hire 19:00 - 00:00
Setup from 16:00

  • Sunday to Thursday: £1,500

    Friday & Saturday: £2,400

  • Sunday to Thursday: £1,100

    Friday & Saturday: £1,700

    • Access from 16:00 to setup 

    • Event Manager  

    • Fully stocked function bar with wine, beer, soft drinks and house spirits 

    • Free car parking for all guests 

    • Full staffed bar until midnight 

    • Rustic benches and cross back chairs 

    • PA system 

    • Lighting 

CHILDREN’S PARTIES

Celebrate your child's birthday at Leonardslee by exploring all the gardens have to offer. Our Courtyard provides the perfect space for any theme or party entertainment. Children can say hello to our hopping friends, the wallabies just a short walk away, or explore deeper into the estate with our exciting activities within our seasonal activity books and trails, to entertain any adventurous child. 

Venue Hire: Day Hire 3 hour

  • Includes 3 hours room hire, one accompanying adult entry per child, a picnic lunch box per child, and tea or coffee for adults in the Courtyard Café.

  • Price based on 20 children

  • Includes 3 hours room hire, one accompanying adult entry per child, a children picnic lunch box per child, and tea or coffee for adults in the Courtyard.

Let Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens be a part of your lasting memories. 

There is no better place to film and take photos than Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, with its beautiful vistas and changing colours throughout the year. Providing the ideal backdrop for any photo opportunity for that special occasion.   

Exclusive entry into the gardens is available, to ensure that you are able to take beautiful photos along every path uninterrupted. 

Permit Fee: POA

Contact our info@leonardsleegardens.co.uk to make enquires or learn more on our commercial filming and photography page.

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING

PROPOSALS

Make your proposal memorable in a private, idyllic setting. It is our pleasure to assist you in planning and executing the perfect engagement for your significant other.

FOOD & DRINK

WINE TASTINGS

Drinks Menu available on request.

Visitors can choose from a variety of wine tastings from Leonardslee Wine Estate.

EXTERNAL CATERERS

We work with a trusted list of approved external caterers to ensure high-quality service and exceptional food for your event. From bespoke menus to specific cultural or dietary requirements, our catering partners can deliver a tailored experience to suit your needs. Speak to our team for recommendations and to explore your options.

Traditional English Afternoon Tea
£15 per person 

Hot food buffet
from £27.50 per person  

Selection of handmade canapes
from £18 per person 

Menus: Available upon request 

*Dietary requirements or allergies can be accommodated. 

FOOD