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.
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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
