Leonardslee Lates
24-26 May | Doors open 18:00 | Last entry 20:00
Bask in live music as the sun sets over our vibrant spring gardens with our exciting series of late-night openings.
BACK for 2024 after a sell-out first year!
Explore our 240-acre estate, during its peak flowering season, as the sun sets and twilight settles across our lakes and gardens. Featuring live jazz & swing music by the finest local talents, award-winning wine from our sister estate and mouth-watering food each night, it’s an evening not to be missed! Find out what’s on here.
Price freeze for 2024!
Tickets per person £8 | Leonardslee members £5
16+ event | No tickets available on the night on the door | Dogs on short leads are welcome | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking information
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Q: What time can I arrive from?
A: Doors will be open from 18:00, ready for you to explore the gardens.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: You can bring along your 4-legged friend, but please only do so if you are able to keep them on a lead!
Q: Will I be able to leave my car overnight?
A: You are welcome to leave your car, at your own risk.
Q: What experiences will be available?
Music from local talents
After hours walks amongst the gardens
Sabrage experience
Wine samples at the Wine Garden
Competitions
Bubbles ay The Engine House
Shopping at our Gift Shop and Plant Centre
Q: What drinks will be available?
Award-winning wine from our sister estate
Spirits including Cabin Pressure Leonardslee Gin
Draft beer
Soft drinks
Sample award-winning wine from our sister estate Benguela Cove
Bubbles
Soft drinks
Q: Will food be available?
A: Yes, we have street food from a local vendor each night. Have a look on the event web page for which fo
d will be served on each night.
Q: What time is last entry?
A: 20:00
Q: Will the buggy service be available?
A: Yes, between 18:00 - 21:00. However this is volunteer led, so cannot be guaranteed.
Q: Will the event still go on in wet weather conditions?A: Yes, we advise to dress for the weather.
WHAT’S ON
Explore our beautiful springtime gardens at twilight
Enjoy live music from local artists performing outside The Clocktower Kitchen throughout the evening
The Wine Garden invites you to savour free samples of our award-winning wine of the month
Our Engine House Café, located by our lakes, offers hot and cold drinks and bubbles
The Clocktower Kitchen & Leonardslee Bar awaits with extended hours
Indulge in sweet and savoury bites
Our Gift Shop welcomes late-night shoppers
With competitions and sabrage experiences on the night MIC LIEUP
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
24-26 May
24 May | The Swing Ninjas
25 May | Muted Affair
26 May | The Swing Ninjas
Find out more about the bands performing at Leonardslee Lates!
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The vintage swing band offers musical stylings from the pre-1950’s era with a twist. This band will undoubtedly leave you wanting more, having entertained royalty and celebrities from around the world, this will be a night to remember.
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Muted Affair is a London-based jazz trio offering an exciting take on the classic tunes known and loved by jazz lovers across the world.
AND MORE!
Grab a bite!
24-26 May
Pizza, nachos and a vegan alternative from The Clocktower Kitchen | Simply Hog Roast Food Truck
Our award-winning wines
Discover the excellence of award-winning wines. In the Wine Garden, guests can indulge in the prestigious wine of the month and other selections from our sister estate, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate.
Nestled on the Southern Coast of South Africa, Benguela Cove stands out as a prominent wine producer in a country that is renowned for its award-winning wines.
As twilight descends, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and follow the path past our vineyard to witness our own vines coming to life in the vibrant spring season. Our four-acre vineyard, cultivating Pinot Noir and Pinotage grapes, offers an enchanting backdrop with panoramic views of Leonardslee House, the impressive 7m Faith sculpture, and the serene South Downs.
Excitingly, in the near future, visitors and admirers of Leonardslee will have the opportunity to toast with a glass of Sussex, as our very own English wine is set to debut later this year.
What is sabrage?
Sabre the moment and learn the age-old technique of opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a sabre at Leonardslee Lates.
Spring at Leonardslee
May brings an explosion of colour and scent to meet every mood - from the majestic rhododendrons and azaleas to the towering magnolias, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens offers a spring experience like no other.
At every turn, you will find flowers in so many different colours and shapes - all against the backdrop of new leaves beginning to bud among the trees. It is astonishing to see these colours of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and more reflected in the lakes. With Leonardslee Lates, you’ll be able to explore our beautiful garden like never before.
