We have recently received a Certificate of Internal Registration from the RHS to certify that our application to officially register our ‘Rhododendron Shot Silk’ has been officially accepted.

This beautiful plant was hybridised by Sir Edmund Loder here at Leonardslee, with the resulting hybrid plants becoming a favourite of his.

This October half-term, we are set to enchant families with a new magical experience. A captivating journey for children inspired by the tale of Merlin the Wizard and Adria the Wicked Witch.

Deborah Nicholls-Lee come to experience Forest Bathing with Emma Weaver,having my first experience of shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing’. Read how Deborah enjoyed this workshop.

This autumn at the 240-acre Grade I listed estate at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens there is a visual feast of seasonal colour.

After our world-famous spring displays, autumn is often seen as Leonardslee’s next-best season for sheer wonder and visual beauty.  The colours start to deepen and get richer but there is also still enough warmth and moisture in the soil for growth to continue for much of the month

Calling all budding photographers, enthusiasts and nature lovers. We invite you to take part in our Autumn Photography Competition.

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens has won the People’s Choice award in the Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2023 competition for Rhododendron 'The Dowager'.

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens near Horsham, the Grade I Listed woodland gardens in West Sussex, has a range of volunteer opportunities.

It’s hard to believe that Summer is starting its creep towards another Autumn as we head into September again. This Summer has been very different to last, with lower temperatures and more rainfall

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.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens estate, the magnificent 240-acre woodland property owned by entrepreneur Penny Streeter, houses one of England's most exciting new ventures: Leonardslee Wine Estate, a vineyard producing sparkling wines aimed to rival the finest Champagnes.

You’ll find so much to see and do here during August. From the sights and smells of the new floral displays around the Mansion and Rock garden areas, to the stunning views across and out of the estate that we continue to re-open, or the glimpses and sounds of busy insects buzzing and flitting around the lakes, August is a fantastic time to take it all in.

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

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.

Visit one of the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 at Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Located between Cape Town and Hermanus. Find out more

There’s no better place to spend a balmy Summer’s Day than in a beautiful garden, and they don’t come much better than our 240 acres of Grade I listed gardens here at Leonardslee. We’re often lauded for our Spring displays, and rightly so, but the summer months can be just as enjoyable here too.

Discover the culinary brilliance of Michelin Star Chef Jean Delport in this interview with Nutfield Magazine. Gain insights into his inspirations, techniques, and culinary mastery as he shares his passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences.

The Conker Activity Trail is designed to help lay the foundation of good mental health in children, mirroring the goals of Peckham's books.

Leonardslee Lakes & 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.

June is the month when we gardener types usually herald the coming of a new season as spring eases gently into summer.