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The gardens are beautiful and the children's park is quite good, but my negative review is due to several issues: 1. Pricing — far too high for what is provided. It wouldn't be as frustrating if other issues weren’t present. 2. No outside food or drink — charging high membership fees and expecting families to buy overpriced food feels greedy. 3. The discount for on-site food was removed mid-year. 4. The illuminations had too few tickets for members, favoring full-paying non-members, which feels greedy again. 5. Charging for spectators at the inflatables event is just too much. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
While the gardens are indeed lovely and the children's park stands out, my low rating is due to several issues: 1. Pricing — exorbitant for what's provided. It wouldn't be as frustrating if the other points didn't also apply. 2. No outside food or drink — charging high membership fees and then expecting families to buy overpriced food is just greedy. 3. When we got our annual membership, there was a food discount that was removed mid-year. 4. The illuminations had far too few tickets for members, favoring full-paying non-members, which feels greedy again. 5. Charging for spectators at the inflatables event is all I need to say. Honestly, your money is better spent with a more reputable organization that offers better value and supports conservation instead of a wealthy private family.
This year's Christmas lights at the gardens were an immense letdown. As members who have attended the event for the last few years, we were looking forward to the magical experience of walking around the lake with glowing sculptures and beautiful displays. However, this year, the walk was limited to one side of the lake, mostly following a dirt path lit by a single string of fairy lights. There were hardly any illuminated sculptures or trees. The main globe display was poorly positioned, and the music was loud and repetitive. The festive atmosphere was missing, and the food options were minimal. This experience fell far short of what we had anticipated, and I regret telling family members it would be the best Christmas lights event. We love visiting the gardens throughout the year, but if this is the future of the Christmas lights, we won't be returning.
We attended the Christmas light show as a family of four, spending £95. It was quite disappointing. While the lake area was nice, it was crowded and only a small part of the experience. The majority of the trail was underwhelming, with poorly lit areas and minimal features. The food court lacked festive options, and overall, it felt like a waste of money. We won't be returning.
Since they didn’t respond to my message, I'm sharing my experience widely. I attended the Christmas illuminated trail on December 20, 2025, and it was a complete disappointment. I felt the experience was poorly designed and not enjoyable at all. The price was outrageous, and it felt more like a dull walk than a festive trail. The decorations were lackluster, and I felt misled about the quality of the experience. Additionally, the staff's service was unacceptable. I expect a prompt response to discuss these issues further, as they need to be addressed.
We visited on December 18 amidst severe weather warnings. The management decided to proceed with the event despite safety concerns, showing a lack of regard for visitor safety. The light display was subpar, with minimal interesting features and dark areas. Overall, we felt misled about what the experience would entail, and we left very disappointed.
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The ‘Finest Spring Gardens in England’, the 240 acre Leonardslee Gardens Estate at Lower Beeding, near Horsham in West Sussex.
Visit us to enjoy the beautiful landscaped Grade I listed gardens, first planted in 1801. See the outstanding spring displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and bluebells.
Restoration began when the present owner, Penny Streeter OBE, acquired the estate in 2017. Penny and her team are dedicated to restoring, maintaining and further improving the gardens and buildings, so that the public can once again experience their beauty and special qualities.
Visitors can explore a wide range of features including the elegant 19th-century Italianate-style Mansion House, listed Grade II for architectural merit, the unique dolls’ house exhibition - and the rare colony of wallabies, wildfowl and huge carp in the seven ponds.
Enjoy popular walking trails at Leonardslee and discover the historic beauty of the restored estate.
Wide selections of refreshments are available from our new restaurants and tea rooms. Our high-end dining and afternoon teas are served in the Leonardslee House and casual fare is served in the Clock Tower Cafe, Courtyard Cafe and other food stations throughout the gardens.See more
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