Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Free RHS Member days
January–February, July–September and December, daily; March–June and October–November, Monday–Tuesday, when open (excluding bank holidays)
About the garden
Over 200 years of history have shaped the landscape of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, nestled within the West Sussex High Weald National Landscape and just a short drive from Horsham. This Grade I-listed garden spans 240 acres and offers captivating spectacles in every season.
Stroll along winding paths through the woodland and beside seven lakes, encountering a diverse array of wildlife, including a rare wallaby colony, over 100 free-roaming deer, carp and many birds such as kingfishers, wild mandarin ducks, nuthatches and treecreepers. Highlights include the National Collection of Rhododendron Loderi, over 70 Champion Trees, the Rock Garden, the Sculpture Park & Art Gallery and the Beyond the Doll’s House exhibition, where intricate details bring a miniature Edwardian estate to life.
Savour seasonal cuisine at the recently refurbished Clocktower Kitchen and celebrate the estate’s latest achievement with a glass of its very first Sussex sparkling wine, launched in 2024.
Facilities
- Children’s play area
- Dogs welcome
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Rock garden
- Sculpture
- Herbaceous border
- Autumn colour
- Champion trees
- National Plant Collections
- Wildlife planting and features
Get involved
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