UPCOMING EVENTS
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Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket using your arms as needles.
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.
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.
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.
Reusable Christmas Wreath Workshop
Come and have a go at making this beautiful crepe paper leaf and berry Christmas wreath.
Abstract Forest Painting Workshop
Join artist Jo Starkey for a full-day abstract forest painting workshop at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters.
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.
Leonardslee Lights
This winter Leonardslee Lights returns with a dazzling new route and expanded cast of light, sound and spectacle.
Botanical Freehand Machine Embroidery Workshop
Learn the art of free-hand machine embroidery using a standard domestic sewing machine.
Festive Blooms: A Christmas Cupcake Workshop
Get creative this Christmas with a festive buttercream cupcake decorating workshop at Leonardslee. Learn to pipe beautiful seasonal designs, decorate six cupcakes and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.
Christmas Block Printing: Festive Napkins & Cards
Join us at Leonardslee for a festive Christmas block printing workshop with Jenney Kelly. Create your own handcrafted printed pieces using traditional wooden blocks.
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 at Leonardslee.
Children’s Christmas Wreath Workshop
Children can create their very own Christmas wreath using a variety of different materials. We will build up the wooden paper with festive papers before finishing the wreath with lots of Christmas trims & a ribbon!
Forest Bathing
Take a soothing and transformative walk whilst forest bathing at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Learn the art of creating buttercream decorating in a cupcake workshop with Zoe from Bouquet Bakes.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Winter
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during winter.
Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Discover the art of modern calligraphy in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop at Leonardslee, complete with expert tuition, your own take-home starter kit and inspiring garden surroundings to spark your creativity.
Photography for Beginners: Escape Auto Mode
Discover how to get more from your camera with award-winning photographer Matt Goddard. Learn essential photography techniques, move beyond auto mode and build confidence while exploring the beautiful lakes and gardens at Leonardslee.
Winter Wildlife Detective Trail
Become a Winter Wildlife Detective this February Half-Term. Follow six wildlife stops, uncover mysterious footprints and discover the animals that call Leonardslee home.
Wire Flower Workshop
Unwind, create, and explore the delicate beauty of wire flower art. You’ll be guided step by step through the enchanting process of crafting beautiful, everlasting flowers and leaves from metal wire.
Willow Weaving: Make Your Own Garden Bird Feeder
Enjoy a hands-on Willow Weaving workshop at Leonardslee. Learn traditional techniques and create your own bird feeder to take home and welcome more wildlife into your garden.
Create Your Own Living Terrarium
Get creative and reconnect with nature at this relaxing terrarium making workshop at Leonardslee. Learn to create your own miniature garden using moss, plants and natural materials to take home and enjoy.
Landscape Painting Workshop: Bluebell Woodland Light
Join landscape artist Jo Starkey for a full-day acrylic painting workshop inspired by Leonardslee’s beautiful bluebell woodland. Explore colour blending, layering and mark-making to create your own atmospheric landscape painting.
Creating Collage Papers
Experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques to create your own collection of decorative collage papers. Discover marbling, botanical printing, monoprinting, collagraph printing and more, with papers to use in future creative projects.
Perfume Creation Workshops
Discover some of the hidden secrets of perfumery with your very own take home bottle created by you in a workshop with Jonathan Gilhooly.
Photography: The Art of Composition
Discover what makes a great photograph at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Join award-winning photographer Matt Goddard for an engaging workshop exploring the art of photography, with practical tips for camera and phone users.
Jesmonite Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Studio where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite at Leonardslee.
The Sunbeam Pioneer Run
Come and see the Sunbeam Pioneer Run 2023, as they embark on their 83rd run. View these veteran motorcycles at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
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!
Traditional Indian Block Printing
Learn the old process used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden block.
Simple Photography for Over 60s
Discover the art of photography at Leonardslee with award-winning photographer Matt Goddard. Learn practical camera and phone photography techniques, build your confidence and capture the beauty of the gardens.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Spring
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during spring at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Pause & Bloom: A Floral Experience
Paint & Bloom is a mindful creative workshop in The Studio, inspired by seasonal flowers and nature. A relaxed, beginner-friendly experience in intuitive painting and drawing designed to encourage creativity, calm and a refreshing creative reset.
Crochet Storage Basket Workshop
Unlock your creativity with our Crochet Storage Basket Workshop! Perfect for beginners & intermediate crafters.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Autumn
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during autumn.
The Dark Little History of Sussex
Discover Sussex’s darker past with historian Kevin Newman as he launches The Dark Little History of Sussex, featuring a talk, Q&A and book signing. A copy of the book is included with your ticket.
Festive 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.
Festive Paper Decorations Workshops
Get creative this festive season with a hands-on paper crafting workshop at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Create elegant handmade stars and baubles to bring a personal touch to your Christmas décor.
Autumn Fungi Walks
Join us for a foray through the woodland gardens on the hunt for marvellous mushrooms.
Festive Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop | SOLD OUT
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags with Helen Wallace.
Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with a cosy Christmas calligraphy workshop at Leonardslee, where you’ll create beautiful handmade crackers, cards and gift tags while enjoying mulled wine, mince pies and your own take-home starter kit.
Halloween Adult Silent Disco
Celebrate Halloween at Leonardslee with an adults-only silent disco in The Courtyard. Choose from three live DJ channels, enjoy delicious food and drinks and dance the night away in a spectacular Halloween setting. Fancy dress is encouraged for a frightfully fun evening with friends.
Family Spooky Silent Disco
Celebrate Halloween at Leonardslee with our Family Spooky Silent Disco. An evening of music, dancing, fancy dress and good family fun.
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.
Halloween at Leonardslee: The Potion Master’s Quest
Step into The Potion Master's Quest, a magical Halloween trail. Solve riddles, tackle fun obstacles, uncover hidden clues and earn your Potion Master title in this spellbinding family adventure.
Two-Day Course: Autumn Landscape Painting
Join artist Colleen Conti for a two-day Autumn Landscape Painting workshop at Leonardslee Gardens, exploring sketching, composition and acrylic painting with guided instruction.
Introduction to Botanical Printing
Join us at Leonardslee for a creative botanical printing workshop with Jenney Kelly. Create your own unique printed silk scarf using fresh leaves and natural materials.
Leonardslee Quiz Night
Think your team has what it takes to beat the best? Join us for a high-energy Quiz Night at Leonardslee, packed with brain-teasing trivia, big laughs, and lively competition!
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Meadow Landscape Painting Workshop | Sold Out
A relaxed acrylic painting workshop at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens where you’ll create a sunlit meadow landscape using expressive brushwork, texture and layering techniques, guided step-by-step by a professional artist.
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Lino Printing Workshop: Embracing Nature | Sold out
Learn the art of Lino printing in The Studio.
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Summer Open-air Cinema
Three nights of open-air cinema on Leonardslee House Lawn featuring iconic films, live music and food & drink under the stars.
Lumos: Summer Candlelight Jazz Experience - Frank Sinatra vs. Ella Fitzgerald
An intimate candlelight concert at Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham, celebrating timeless jazz and swing classics from legends including Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Ray Charles and Nat King Cole. Expect an atmospheric evening of rich harmonies, swinging rhythms and unforgettable melodies under candlelight.
Cars on Display
Visit Leonardslee and see a selection cars on display outside Leonardslee House, brought to you by TradizioneEvents.
Leonardslee Family Lates
Enjoy a summer evening at Leonardslee with live music, street food, Sussex sparkling wine and beautiful gardens.
Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating: For Ages 5+
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend for a fun-filled Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating Workshop. Perfect for ages 5+, this hands-on session lets kids design their own washable summer T-shirt using stencils and fabric pens, so they can enjoy their creation long after the day ends.
Behind the Hives: Bee Tours & Talks
Discover the fascinating world of honeybees with this behind-the-scenes experience at Leonardslee. Suit up in protective bee suits, head over to the estate’s working hives and see the bees up close alongside a member of the Leonardslee gardening team.
Free Summer Family Fun
Make summer holidays magical with FREE family activities every Wednesday in August at Leonardslee Gardens. Included with garden admission and free for members.
Adults Silent Disco
Join us for an adults-only Silent Disco on Leonardslee House Lawn, with three music channels, food and drinks, and a relaxed summer evening atmosphere beneath the open sky.
Family Silent Disco
Dance, sing and celebrate together at Leonardslee’s Family Silent Disco with Silent DJs, a fun-filled daytime experience featuring wireless headphones, live DJs and feel-good music for all ages.
Heritage Trail Series: Summer
Join our Heritage Trail Series for an exclusive 10km & 5km trail running experience.
Labyrinth Challenge & Toddler Zone
1000ft inflatable outdoor adventure & Toddler Zone: The ultimate experience during summer holidays.
Horsham Rock Choir
Horsham Rock Choir will be returning to perform here at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Come and enjoy!
Lumos: A Hans Zimmer & Ludovico Einaudi Summer Candlelight Experience
Join us 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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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.
Worthing Silver Band at Leonardslee
Join the Worthing Silver Band in their captivating performance on a summer’s afternoon at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
