GARDEN PICNICS

Celebrate spring, summer, friends and family in one of the most picturesque settings in the English countryside.

Set in our 240-acre woodlands surrounded by beautiful blooming gardens and seven interlocking lakes, Leonardslee lakes and gardens is an ideal location for the perfect picnic.  

With indulgent picnics to choose from, including a children's picnic basket, collect from our Clocktower Café and enjoy in our gardens at your leisure. Bring your picnic blanket or use one of our many picnic benches located throughout the estate and in the vineyard and let us take the hassle out of your visit!

 

  • Picnics must be pre-ordered online 24 hours in advance, of your visit.  

  • Garden entry is required for non-members.

  • Dogs welcome

  • If weather prohibits outdoor dining, then space within our Wine Garden.

  • We proudly source local produce for our picnic baskets and do not allow food to be brought in from outside the estate 

  • Available April - August

PICNIC BASKET OPTIONS

Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.

LEONARDSLEE AFTERNOON TEA PICNIC

  • A selection of homemade Sandwiches 

  • Traditional Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream 

  • Mini Cakes

  • Savoury Treats

  • South Downs still bottled water 

£20 pp  

LEONARDSLEE PICNIC

  • Charcuterie & a selection of Cheese

  • Homemade Pork Pie

  • Dressed salad

  • Baguettes, chutney & pate

  • South Downs still bottled water 

£26 pp  

THE ULTIMATE LEONARDSLEE PICNIC

  • Charcuterie & a selection of Cheese

  • Handmade Pork Pie

  • Dressed Salad

  • Baguettes, Chutney & Pate

  • A selection of homemade Sandwiches 

  • Traditional Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream 

  • Mini Cakes

  • Savoury Treats

  • South Downs still bottled water 

£40 PP 

CHILDREN’S PICNICS 

  • Cheese or Ham Sandwich

  • Fruit Bag

  • Packet of Chips  

  • Squeeze Jelly

  • Picnic Bag

£5.50 pp  

Add a bottle of our sister estate Benguela Cove, South Africa to your picnic.

Did you know?  

Our utensils in our cafés are compostable. 

This includes cutlery, napkins, plates and cups. 

  • Eco-friendly 

  • Durable 

  • Heat Stable 

  • Sustainable 

  • Plant-Based 

  • Non-GMO & BPA-free 

Make our gardens happy and use the designated rubbish bins.

Important points to remember: 

  • Menus are seasonal and subject to change. 

  • A £35 refundable deposit is required for the basket. 

  • No outside food or drink is allowed. 

  • If weather prohibits outdoor dining, then space within our Wine Garden