FOOD & DRINK
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens feature multiple locations where you can enjoy a selection of food and refreshments during opening times throughout the year. Whether you choose our charming cafés or prefer a delightful picnic, you can enjoy a variety of food and drink during your visit.
Members save 10 % at all our cafés and picnics
THE CLOCKTOWER KITCHEN
The Clocktower Kitchen, located near Leonardslee House at the top of the gardens, opens daily and offers a wide range of refreshments including hot food, light lunches, afternoon and cream tea, a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Perfect for visitors on the go, our grab-and-go options include satisfying lunches and snacks, which you can enjoy in the Clocktower Kitchen or the Courtyard Café. We also offer thoughtfully curated kids’ lunch packs, crafted with the same dedication to quality. For a true taste of Sussex, savour a glass of our own sparkling wine from Leonardslee Family Vineyards available to purchase by the bottle, or try one of our locally sourced beers and mineral waters. Throughout the year, enjoy seasonal treats and special.
We proudly prioritise sourcing ingredients locally, supporting nearby suppliers, including vegan providers, and showcasing the best of each season through our rotating menu selections.
Sorry, only assistance dogs are allowed in The Clocktower Kitchen's seated area. Dogs are welcome in the Courtyard Café.
Garden entry required | Capacity: 80 people | Last orders for hot food 1 hour before closing | For security and hygiene purposes, we do not accept cash
Gluten-free and vegan options available| No outside food or drink is allowed
No reservations needed
Opening Hours:
Peak: 09:00 - 17:00 | Off Peak: 09:00 - 16:00
BREAKFAST
7 Days a week | 09:00 - 11:00
Choose from a cooked breakfasts, pancake stacks, avocado on toast, homemade granola pots, and breakfast baps to start your day. Vegan alternatives available.
LUNCH
Monday – Sunday| 12:00 – 16:00
Our lunch menu offers a variety of enticing options, ranging from classic hot mains like fish & chips and crispy pork belly to burgers, flavourful nachos, and 12” pizzas. Catering to the diverse tastes of all our visitors, including children, we also provide gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives.
SUNDAY LUNCH
Every Sunday | 12:00 – 15:00
Enjoy a Sunday lunch with a choice of 28-day dry aged beef rump, roast chicken or chestnut and seed roast with sides like seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. You can also indulge in one of our 12” pizza also available on Sundays.
AFTERNOON TEA
£15 per person
Includes a hot drink of choice, sandwich, homemade sausage roll*, scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream, two mini sponge cakes*, two Petit fours.
*Vegan option available | No need to pre-order
PICNICS
Set in our 240-acre woodlands surrounded by beautiful blooming gardens and seven interlocking lakes, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is an ideal location for the perfect picnic.
With indulgent picnics to choose from, including a children's picnic basket, collect from the Clocktower Kitchen and enjoy in our gardens at your leisure. Bring your picnic blanket or use one of our many picnic benches located throughout the estate and let us take the hassle out of your visit.
Please note:
A £35 refundable deposit is required for the basket.
Picnics must be pre-ordered online 24 hours before your visit.
No outside food or drink is allowed.
If weather prohibits outdoor dining, then space within our Wine Garden.
Menus are seasonal and subject to change.
Available from April - August.
EXPERIENCE OUR CAFÉS
THE COURTYARD CAFÉ
Enjoy light lunches, hot & cold drinks and a wide selection of sweet treats from The Clocktower Kitchen that can be enjoyed in the Courtyard Café located next to the Wine Garden.
Dogs on short leads welcome.
Open seasonally | Garden entry required
Gluten free and vegan options available| No outside food or drink is allowed.
ENGINE HOUSE CAFÉ
The Engine House Café is open seasonally and welcoming visitors as required to help during busy times.
Enjoy the stunning scenery and take a walk around the scenic woodland gardens before indulging in a range of snacks including light lunches, hot and cold drinks as well as a selection of sweet treats.
Open Seasonally | Open every day from 1 April 2024 - end of August 2024| Garden entry required
Gluten free and vegan options available| No outside food or drink is allowed.
WINE GARDEN
The Wine Garden is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of our wines, before you are transported back in time at the ‘Beyond the Doll’s House’ exhibition, located next door. During the summer months, the Wine Garden bar is also open, so that you can enjoy a refreshing glass of wine after your adventures in the gardens.
Open seasonally| Garden entry required
Capacity: 80 people
Gluten free and vegan options available| No outside food or drink is allowed.
EXPERIENCE LEONARDSLEE HOUSE
MICHELIN STAR
RESTAURANT INTERLUDE
Through the expression of seasonality, heritage and contemporary ideas, Executive Chef Jean Delport creates a juxtaposition of seemingly contrasting elements and techniques to deliver a dining experience like no other.
LUNCH AT
RESTAURANT INTERLUDE
The new year welcomes an exciting addition to our dining experience with a lunch version of our award-winning tasting menu, perfect for a midday indulgence.
STAY AT
LEONARDSLEE HOUSE
Set in 240-acres of private gardens, woodlands and lakes. The house has converted rooms into 10 bespoke charming bedrooms with their own individual decor and en-suite bathrooms
