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, led by Head Gardener Jamie Harris, secured an impressive array of accolades, including seven first prizes, seven second prizes, two third prizes, and two fourth prizes.

In the heart of the Sussex countryside, a unique wedding experience awaits, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens renowned for its opulent three-day nuptials, combines luxury, history, and the tranquility of nature, offering couples a truly fairy tale setting for their special day.

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens has opened an extensive new play park designed to mix recreational play with the natural attractions of the Grade I Listed woodland gardens.

April is probably one of the most exciting months of the year for me. The promise of regrowth and renewal that spring brings as everything emerges from the horticultural winter slumber, April certainly promises to be an exciting month!

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

Renewal comes in the form of new planting, new bulbs flowering and rejuvenation of our plant collection in the form of pruning. More on that later.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, the iconic Grade I listed woodland gardens in Lower Beeding, West Sussex, has entered an exciting new chapter in its partnership with the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), with new plantings and garden attractions for 2024.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is a quintessential English country estate, offering more than just a venue; it presents an immersive experience where luxury, history, and nature converge to create the perfect setting for your wedding. 

Restaurant Interlude at historic Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens has been awarded a Michelin Green Star, the first restaurant in West Sussex to receive this accolade.

Time really does fly when you’re having fun in the garden at Leonardslee! February is the month when we can start to think about saying goodbye to winter and welcoming in the signs of a hopeful new spring.

Imagine a wedding where every detail exudes elegance, and the pinnacle of this luxurious experience is a culinary journey guided by Michelin Star expertise.

With stunning winter scenery, exciting seasonal events, opportunities to volunteer, and an unforgettable dollhouse exhibition, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens gives visitors ample reasons to brave the cold.

As winter wraps its cool embrace around the grounds of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, I’m delighted to bring you the latest updates on horticultural wonders and the seasonal transformations taking place in our gardens.

Discover our Winter Walks at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens – serene walks, dog-friendly trails, and family adventures await. Become a member for less than £1 per week* to enjoy unlimited visits, free tickets to Leonardslee Illuminated, and exclusive perks. Plan your visit now!

we enter the final month of 2023 that doesn’t mean that the garden at Leonardslee has any less to offer our visitors or that there isn’t plenty for me and the rest of the garden team to be getting on with right now.

The 2023 harvest at the English vineyard at the Leonardslee Estate in West Sussex has been nothing short of phenomenal.

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.

November may be synonymous with Bonfire Night but it’s the fireworks of the horticultural kind that excite me! As well as the obvious highlights of Acer Walk with its many Maple trees in full show.

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.