Have been a member since it reopened. The venue is lovely especially in the spring. However the catering is not very good. The advertised afternoon tea was unavailable as they had apparently run ou... See more
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There is no doubt this is a stunning garden with lakes and lots to see and do. We took my grandchildren to the Labyrinth challenge which they loved. However, I find the company to be very greedy and... See more
Paid £40, turn up to be told its £5 to just park. We were welcomed by Rude staff and told we had to take our picnics including our childrens drinks back to our cars before we entered, leaving the chi... See more
Have been to previous light shows at Leonardslee and last years 2024 was beautiful. Penny this year is a disgrace. Only took 35 mins, trail is just a gravel track lit by fairy lights with the odd pape... See more
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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.
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Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, RH13 6PP, Lower Beeding, United Kingdom
- 0330 123 5894
- info@leonardsleegardens.co.uk
- leonardsleegardens.co.uk
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Overpriced and completely over-hyped.
Very disappointed with their so called Enchanted Magical afternoon. Completely oversold and overhyped by Leonardslee. We were expecting something wonderful and got something tawdry, overpriced and not at all well thought out. Obviously the rain at the end didn’t help, but it could have been made better by having a large tent, so you could at least eat your overpriced fish & chips in the dry. The advertised ‘street food’ didn’t materialise and the so called ‘vintage’ fun fair was a joke. Again another very overpriced one. An extremely unpleasant & unhelpful man was running the helter skelter which certainly seemed to have seen better days. The mats were threadbare and frankly dangerous. 3 very disappointed children and 3 very disappointed adults made their way home early, feeling nothing had been as promised. It was not good, Leonardslee. I expected much more from you.
3 August 2021
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Spectacular gardens
Spectacular gardens, visited at end of April, wonderful display of Azaleas ,Rhododendrons and a carpet of bluebells. Lovely walks through the woods,plenty of new pathways and seats as well. The best and biggest Dolls House display I’ve ever seen,not only the normal house miniatures, but garden and farm miniaturs as well
2 May 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Hi Douglas,
Thank you for the lovely review!
We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to the gardens and especially the 'Beyond the Dolls' House exhibition!
Please would you review us on Tripadvisor as well to help us gain traction for the gardens.
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