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Leonardslee Triumphs at RHS Competitions and Announces Spring Rhododendron Walks
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, the Grade I Listed woodland gardens renowned for its spring floral displays, has achieved new horticultural success at the 2024 RHS Early Rhododendron, Main Camellia and Spring Ornamental Competitions held at RHS Garden, Wisley. The gardening team, led by Head Gardener…
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Leonardslee Lates Return for 2024
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Horsham in West Sussex has announced the return of Leonardslee Lates for the 2024 season. Following a sell-out first year, the estate will once again open its doors for late-night festivities on two weekends: 3-5 May and 24-26 May 2024. Visitors will have the…
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New Children’s Play Park Opens at Leonardslee
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has opened an extensive new play park designed to mix recreational play with the natural attractions of the Grade I Listed woodland gardens. The 2,500 square metre park offers immersive installations for children of all ages. A 5m multi-level champion tree tower with…
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Discover World-Class Golf Courses, Flexible Membership Options, and Exceptional Amenities in the Heart of the Sussex Countryside
Mannings Heath Golf Club is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to golf enthusiasts to join the prestigious club. Situated in the picturesque Sussex countryside, Mannings Heath offers a unique blend of tradition, modern flexibility, and unparalleled golfing experiences. As a member of…
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Restaurant Interlude Wins First Michelin Green Star for West Sussex
Restaurant Interlude at historic Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has been awarded a Michelin Green Star, the first restaurant in West Sussex to receive this accolade. It recognises Interlude’s outstanding sustainable practices and ethically sourced seasonal cuisine crafted by executive chef Jean…
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Easter 2024: Leonardslee Introduces Michelin Star Lunch and Spring Events Programme - 100,000 Reasons to Visit Leonardslee Gardens – the Daffodils.
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has launched a new lunchtime service at Restaurant Interlude, in addition to dining in the evening, and announced its spring 2024 events programme. There is an extensive new play area for children and a 100 sculpture Art Walk amid the outstanding spring displays in the…
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New Sculpture Art Trail at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens for 2024
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens and the Surrey Sculpture Society have launched a new collaboration for 2024, showcasing local artists from Sussex and Surrey. The Society, which has previously exhibited during the summer months at the West Sussex estate, has designed and curated a new Art Walk…
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Sculpture Park at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens launched in July 2021 a sculpture park, Europe’s largest exhibition by a single artist, the celebrated South African sculptor Anton Smit. The 240-acre estate features Grade I Listed woodland gardens, a Michelin Star restaurant, luxury accommodation and a programme of…
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Leonardslee Announces Winter Entertainment Programme
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has announced its winter programme. This season’s lineup promises a diverse range of events that cater to all ages and interests, with the gardens and 24-acre estate remaining a hub of activity and enchantment even as the winter chill sets in. The programme includes…
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Record 2023 Harvest at Leonardslee Estate
The 2023 harvest at the English vineyard at the Leonardslee Estate in West Sussex has been nothing short of phenomenal. With near-perfect weather conditions, meticulous care of the vines, and a dedicated team effort, this year's harvest yielded record-breaking volumes of top-quality grapes. Set…
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Leonardslee Provides Solace for Those Touched by Dementia
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex was recently featured on BBC’s The One Show on the 19th of October, highlighting the estate’s benefits for those living with dementia and their caring loved ones. Presenter Vicky Pattison met with a local couple where one partner is suffering from…
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Magic and Adventure at Leonardslee Gardens with the Half-Term Halloween Trail
This school half-term, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is set to enchant families with a new magical experience. From 21st to 31st October, the Grade I Listed woodland gardens will host the Halloween Trail, a captivating journey for children inspired by the tale of Merlin the Wizard and Adria the…
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Experience the Beauty of Autumn at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
This autumn at the 240-acre Grade I listed estate at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens there is a visual feast of seasonal colour. The gardens contain a remarkable collection of rare trees from across the globe. Japanese maples display fiery red leaves in the autumn. Birches, liquidambars and rowans…
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PROFILE: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens' New Three-Day Wedding Experience
Couples can now have their picture-perfect wedding and luxurious getaway, with Michelin Star dining, all in one magical setting. Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, near Horsham in West Sussex, has launched a new all-inclusive, three-day wedding experience, so lovebirds can celebrate their marriage amid…
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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. The Grade II listed mansion at…
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Roll Up Your Sleeves for a Morning of Grape Picking at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is predicting a bumper 2023 harvest for its Sussex Wine and is inviting wine lovers to participate in the free annual grape picking event in October. Visitors can spend a morning immersed in the winemaking process by hand-harvesting grapes straight from the vineyard.…
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Leonardslee Family Vineyards: PROFILE
Leonardslee Family Vineyards is reaching a major milestone with the launch of its first English sparkling wines in June 2024. The 750-acre Leonardslee Estate near Horsham in West Sussex is owned by wine and hospitality entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE: “This has been an immense undertaking and a…
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Bernardi Music Group’s Summer Classic Concert Series at Leonardslee
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex is hosting the Bernardi Music Group classical concert series on the 20th of September and the 11th of October. Visitors can also enjoy luxury overnight accommodation at Leonardslee House, and a second night, dining at Michelin Starred Restaurant…
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Clutch Pro Tour and Pro-Am Golf Competitions, Mannings Heath, 16th - 18th August 2023
The Clutch Pro Tour, known for its commitment to nurturing golfing talent, will be holding a tournament at Mannings Heath Estate in Horsham, West Sussex, from August 17th to 18th. As one of the UK's premier golfing events, the tour attracts many professionals eager to showcase their skills. The…
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Leonardslee Wins People's Choice Award for Rare Rhododendron
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has won the People’s Choice award in the Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2023 competition for Rhododendron 'The Dowager'. The rare hybrid rhododendron was voted for by visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival after Leonardslee entered five…
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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 - has seen her South African vineyard, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, ranked in the top 100 of The World's Best Vineyards for the first time.…
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GTOs: Leonardslee Illuminated 2023, A Magical Winter Experience
This winter, visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, can enjoy a captivating after-dark light trail as the gardens come alive with colour and sound during this year’s Leonardslee Illuminated event. Group Travel Information. Open between 4pm and 10pm, with light trails…
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Leonardslee Shortlisted for 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. Visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in July can see all 12 of the…
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Leonardslee Illuminated 2023: A Magical Winter Experience at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
This winter, visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, can enjoy a captivating after-dark light trail as the gardens come alive with colour and sound during this year’s Leonardslee Illuminated event. Open between 4pm and 10pm, with light trails running from 4.15pm to…
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Bounce into Summer Fun with the Labyrinth Challenge at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is featuring the Labyrinth Challenge in an exciting four-day festival of summer fun. It will run from 17th to 20th August 2023 and boasts one of the most impressive inflatable obstacle courses in the world, measuring over 1,000 feet in length. The Labyrinth Challenge…
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Celebrate Summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, at Horsham in West Sussex, is set to host an exciting week-long series of events from the 22nd to the 30th of July. ’Summer at Leonardslee’ is scheduled between 11am and 4pm each day and features a range of activities, entertainment, and delectable food for adults…
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Late May Bank Holiday Weekend Entertainment at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has announced a new series of evening music events, 'Leonardslee Lates', running from 6pm to 9pm each night from 26th to 28th May. To mark the peak spring flowering season on the estate, visitors will be immersed in a colourful and enchanting experience as they…
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Nightingale Open-Air Ballet Comes to Leonardslee
Leonardslee Lakes and 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. The performance is set in the beautiful grounds of the Grade I…
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens Announces the Launch of the Spring Display of Rhododendrons
The gardening team at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is 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, and this year's display promises to…
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Mannings Heath Estate Unveils New Wine Lounge and Restaurant
Mannings Heath Estate near Horsham in West Sussex has opened a new wine lounge and Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant. The stylish and welcoming spaces offer guests a unique dining experience, says estate managing director Barry Anderson. There are options for lunch and afternoon tea, including a range of…
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Children’s Activity Trail at Leonardslee with Award-Winning Author Hannah Peckham
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is excited to announce the return of the Conker Activity Trail to the Horsham estate, featuring the acclaimed children's author Hannah Peckham, from 10th June to 30th July, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This immersive event invites visitors to explore nature, their senses, and…
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens Rhododendrons Win Top Prizes at RHS Competition
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens celebrates its rich horticultural legacy with award-winning rhododendrons on display until early June. The famous rhododendrons of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens are in full bloom and have recently won three top prizes at the 2023 RHS Main Camellia, Early Rhododendron and…
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Restaurant Interlude Wins Michelin Star for the Fourth Successive Year
Restaurant Interlude at historic Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens near Horsham in West Sussex has won a Michelin Star for the fourth consecutive year. As one of the first UK restaurants with its own vineyard to win the prestigious award, Interlude offers luxury accommodation, providing guests with an…
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Leonardslee Gardens Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens can see the newly-restored Coronation Garden, first created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1952. There is also a range of activities to enjoy to celebrate King Charles III's coronation (Saturday 6th May), such as picnics in the restored…
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New Benguela Galleries artists for Leonardslee House collection
Now on display at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex, Benguela Galleries at Leonardslee House is showcasing the work of contemporary South African artists Razia Myers and Betzy Geldenhuys. The historic estate, renowned as 'the finest woodland gardens in England', also features other South…
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Profile: Interlude Restaurant
Michelin Star Restaurant Interlude and Accommodation Executive Chef Jean Delport’s inspiration for Restaurant Interlude’s multi-course tasting lunch and dinner menu is the Grade II Listed woodland gardens at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, with ingredients foraged or grown on the estate, or
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Easter Egg Hunt and Luxury Dine and Stay in Horsham, West Sussex
Visitors to Mannings Heath Estate in Horsham, West Sussex, can enjoy an Easter Sunday Lunch and Egg Hunt on April 9th, 2023. The three-course lunch is served between 12:00 and 15:00 at £32.50 per adult and £16 for children, with a complimentary Easter egg hunt. Guests can also book an Easter…
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Shaun the Sheep Augmented Reality Easter Trail at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
A new 'Hide & Sheep' Easter trail at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens brings to life the much-loved character Shaun the Sheep, developed by Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Grade I Listed woodland gardens as they follow the trail and discover…
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Spring Weddings at Mannings Heath Estate
With the first signs of spring on the horizon, it's time for many couples to start planning their wedding. Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate is announcing its wedding services for 2023. The venue is located near Horsham in West Sussex in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers sublime…
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Ahoy Families! Model Boats at Leonardslee’s Grade I Listed Gardens
The Schooner Radio Control Group is returning to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens over a number of weekends in 2023 and children are invited to experience the thrills of remote-control model boating. Leonardslee members and other visitors to the historic woodland gardens are invited to a relaxing and…
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Valentine’s Day Special Offer at Leonardslee House
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has a special Valentine's Day offer, with a charming country house stay in luxurious accommodation and a romantic Michelin Star dinner for two at Restaurant Interlude, the perfect winter getaway for couples in 2023. When visitors book to stay at Leonardslee House…
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Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate
Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate is offering guests a Valentine’s Day Dinner with musical entertainment and each of the three courses is paired with award-winning wines from Benguela Cove, the owner’s vineyard estate at Hermanus, South Africa. The event includes live harp music and a welcome…
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Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens: Profile
Gardens Images Hotel Images Restaurant Interlude Images Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is a West Sussex estate and vineyard near Horsham that boasts "the finest woodland gardens in England," as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant and luxury accommodation. The 240-acre estate was established by Sir…
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Christmas Afternoon Tea Extravaganza at Leonardslee House
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens can escape the cold and enjoy a very special afternoon tea for Christmas, until December 24th. Chef Jean Delport and his team have decked the halls of Leonardslee House and prepared a unique festive menu in its Michelin Star kitchens, with sweet and savoury…
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Platter’s Top Awards for British Vineyard Owner
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate at Hermanus in South Africa has achieved the 5-star top award for three of its wines and a further 4.5 stars for ten others in Platter’s 2023 South Africa Wine Guide. The Walker Bay region vineyard is owned by British wine and hospitality entrepreneur Penny…
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International Launch for Benguela Cove Exhibition Artists
Three artists featured at Benguela Gallery near Hermanus have achieved their UK debut in a new exhibition at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex. Works by modern South African artists Anina Deetlefs, Xolani Sivunda, and Floris van Zyl are now on display at the historic estate, described as…
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Leonardslee Gardens Benguela Galleries
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, has opened a new art exhibition with works by modern South African artists Anina Deetlefs, Xolani Sivunda, and Floris van Zyl, on show for the first time in the United Kingdom. Leonardslee’s Benguela Gallery is open all week and is free to…
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Leonardslee Illuminated Spectacular 2022
Visitors this winter to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, in Horsham, West Sussex, can experience the gardens awash with colour and sound on the Illuminated after-dark light trail. Leonardslee Illuminated is open from 4:15pm until late for five weeks - November 24th to 27th, November 30th to December…
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Vineyard Harvest Lunch at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, near Horsham in West Sussex, is holding a vineyard harvest lunch on October 8th, 2022. Diners can pick grapes in the morning and find out more about Sussex Wine and winemaking from Barry Anderson, the managing director of the estate’s vineyard operations. The 3…
