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LEONARDSLEE LIGHTS

Explore the wonder of our woodland gardens awash with light, sound and colour.  

Bigger, better, and even more magical than before! Leonardslee Lights is set to bring a fun winter experience for the whole family. Join us for an incredible winter trail featuring a whole new route, along with impressive installations inspired by our beautiful gardens.  

The trail takes 60 to 90 minutes to explore as you experience the new route. Feast on wonderful seasonal food and drink before or after the trail, with our funfair rides and Christmas Market. 

TICKET INFORMATION

PRICES

FROM £17.50 | Under 2's go FREE  

FREE or discounted tickets for Leonardslee Members

FREE parking for this event.

SECURE MY BOOKING

It is recommended that ticket protection is considered when purchasing tickets for Leonardslee Lights. This option is available on the Tickets page
and will cover the cost of your tickets should you not be able to attend for
a variety of reasons including illness. For a worry-free purchase, protect
your tickets today as you cannot add to your order after you have paid.

Full terms and conditions

DATES

*22 November - 30 December 2024
5 December | Quiet Night 

22-24 Nov, 29 Nov-1 Dec, 6-8 Dec, 12-15 Dec, 16-23 Dec, 27-30 Dec

Book a start time from 16:15 – 20:30 during the selected dated last entry
onto the trail is 20:30. *Selected dates during this period

FLEXIBLE TICKETS

Tickets can be changed to any other available date and trial entry time with the same ticket price up to 31 October 2024.

MEMBERS TICKETS

Members can book their tickets through their member portal.

Haven’t set up your member’s area yet? Head to the member’s area to find out how.

If you have family or friends that are not Leonardslee members you will be able to purchase tickets for them through your member portal when purchasing your FREE tickets.

LEONARDSLEE MEMBERSHIP

Get your FREE ticket on selected dates for 22- 24 November & 12 December 2024, or 50% off all other available dates.  

Leonardslee members can enjoy year-round entry to our gardens, play park along with FREE parking.

Our members also receive free or reduced entry to exciting events throughout the year, plus 10% off purchases at the Gift Shop, Plant Centre, and cafes.


NEW FOR 2024

QUIET NIGHT

5 December

Join us for a quiet night where you can enjoy Leonardslee Lights in sensory comfort.

We appreciate the challenges you already face day to day, and this evening’s sessions are available to book for anyone who enjoys a quieter setting with reduced volume of crowds and sound.

FREE Shuttle Bus services are available for Quiet Nights

Limited availability

FREE SHUTTLE BUS

Enjoy a FREE return shuttle bus from Horsham Station directly to the event when choosing Leonardslee Lights tickets + Shuttle Bus

HOW IT WORKS:

  • Choose your time: Select your preferred bus departure time from Horsham Railway Station. You’ll have 2 hours and 45 minutes to experience the trail and immerse yourself in the festivities before your return bus journey. 

  • Board the bus: Catch Route 917 from Horsham Railway Station (Stop L), North Street, Horsham RH12 1RD. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth boarding process. What3words: ///settle.mutual.cheek 

  • Track your bus: Stay informed with real-time bus tracking via the Metrobus website and app.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Some tickets may be standing room only. 

  • If you would like to leave earlier than planned, there might be space on earlier return buses.

  • Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure. Your departure time is directly below the collection time. See timetable below:

PLAN YOUR VISIT

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Please allow at least 15 minutes to park and walk to the Main Entrance prior to your entry time.

Consider coming early or allow time after your trail to enjoy a ride on the funfair, a drink from the bar, a hot chocolate or some wonderful festive street food (additional charges apply).

WHAT SHOULD I BRING/WEAR?

Please come wearing outdoor clothing and footwear that are appropriate to the weather conditions at the time.

Weather

Leonardslee Lights is a winter trail along made up grit pathways in a mature landscaped valley with lakes and gardens. The trail is weather proof in normal winter conditions - if it is raining, windy, cold or frosty on the day of your visit, we will go ahead as planned.

WELCOME AREA &
SMALL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Welcome area and small Christmas market is from 15:00 – 21:00

Feast on wonderful seasonal food and drink before or after the trail, with our funfair rides and Christmas Market.

FOOD & DRINK

Winter Street Food, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages are on offer in the Christmas Market alongside the funfair outside the Main Entrance. Visit The Clocktower Kitchen at the start of the trail for a selection of hot and cold beverages, snacks.


The trail is outside on gravel pathways through the gardens and is suitable for most all-terrain mobility scooters. There is one steep slope down into the valley and another gravel slope back up which is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Our mobility scooters and wheelchairs are not available for hire during this event.

DOGS

Well behaved dogs on short leads are very welcome at Leonardslee Lights.

ACCESSIBILITY
GUIDE

  • Who is Leonardslee Lights for?

    In short, everyone! Families with children of all ages, individuals young and old and groups of friends.

    Buying Tickets

    Leonardslee Lights is a popular public family Winter event and is expected to sell out.

    Please consider booking well in advance to avoid any disappointment.

    Tickets need to be booked in advance online.

    Choose the date and the entry time you wish to come to Leonardslee Lights.

    You will be emailed an e-ticket to which will be scanned at the Main Entrance on your arrival.

    *Selected dates during this period

    Age Policy

    No unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on the trail.

    Under 16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult, aged 18 and older, on the trail.

    Payments at Leonardslee

    Please bring card and cash for payments in the market, food stalls and funfair. The shops and cafes inside Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens are card only.

    Photographs & Video

    We encourage the taking of photographs and video of the beautiful Leonardslee Lights trail if these are for sole personal use - please share on our social media pages. @leonardsleelightsofficial & @leonardsleegardens

    Alcohol Sales

    Leonardslee Lights operates a Challenge 25 policy. Do not be offended if you are asked for ID!

    Loss/Damages

    Leonardslee Lights is unable to accept any liability for personal or property damages, losses (including confiscations) or injuries sustained at this event, other than those caused as a direct result of our negligence.

  • Carer Tickets

    One free carer ticket is available per deaf or disabled ticket holder.

    The following forms of copied evidence make an individual eligible:

    - Front page of DLA / PIP (no specific rate)

    - Front page of Attendance Allowance letter (no specific rate)

    - Evidence that registered severely sight impaired (blind)

    - Recognised Assistance Dog ID card

    - Credibility's Access Card

    Evidence required upon entry.

  • Please be sure that you choose the correct date and time slot time when making your booking. Leonardslee Lights are not able to offer exchanges or refunds once tickets have been purchased unless the event is cancelled. Refunds are for the face value of the ticket and do not include transaction fee.

    Weather is continuously monitored by our health and safety team with customer safety always held as a top priority. In the unlikely case that a decision to cancel the trail is made on any given night, the decision will be made as early as possible on the day of the trail, usually by 12 noon. As soon as a decision is made, we will contact ticket holders by email to inform them of the cancellation and to provide re-booking options.

    Exchanges & Refunds

    Please be sure that you choose the correct date and time slot time when making your booking. Leonardslee Lights are not able to offer any refunds once tickets have been purchased unless the event is cancelled or booking insurance has been purchased. Tickets are transferrable to another available date and trail entry time of the same ticket price up to 31 October 2024.

  • BY CAR

    From the M23/A23: Head South on the M23/A23 and take the exit signposted Handcross, follow the B2110 through Lower Beeding, at the end of the road turn left. The entrance is immediately on your left.

    From Cowfold: Head North on the A281 through Crabtree, the entrance is on your right at the top of the hill.

    From Horsham: Head South out of Horsham and follow the A281 for approximately 10 minutes, the entrance is on your left.

    PARKING

    There is free car parking on site.

    BY TRAIN

    Nearest Rail Station is Horsham, with trains from London Victoria, Clapham Junction & South Coast stations.

    BY BUS

    Number 17 runs between Horsham Railway Station & Brighton and stops outside Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.

Sorry no cash accepted. For security reasons Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is a cash free zone. We only accept payment by card.  

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