Experience autumn at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with English Sparkling wine tastings, Michelin-starred dining at Restaurant Interlude, sculpture walks, and luxury stays at Leonardslee House.

October often tends to mark the proper start of another brand new autumn, Probably my favourite season in any garden. .  The colours start to deepen and get richer but there is also still enough warmth and moisture in the soil for growth to continue for much of the season.

Complete guide to organising successful garden society visits. Tips for booking, logistics, pricing, and ensuring memorable group experiences at gardens and estates.

Discover autumn colours, sparkling wine, sculpture, Halloween fun & Sussex’s most magical light trail at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens near Horsham.

We are proud to share that Restaurant Interlude has been named Best Restaurant with Rooms Overall and awarded its 4th AA Rosette by AA Hospitality Services, a milestone that places us among a select group of establishments recognised at the very highest level.

As autumn settles gently over Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, transforming the estate into a living canvas of fiery reds, russet browns, and golden light.

There's something truly enchanting about Leonardslee Gardens after sunset. As daylight fades, the landscape transforms, lakes shimmer, pathways soften, and the gardens become a setting for memorable evenings. For those looking for culture, laughter, connection or simply a relaxed night out, Leonardslee’s evening events are not to be missed.

Discover the best garden society day trips from London. From historic estates to rare plant collections, find perfect group destinations with coach parking and guided tours.

Discover the Sculpture of the Year Competition at Leonardslee Gardens. Explore the Surrey Sculpture Society’s open-air exhibition of over 100 contemporary artworks. Vote for your favourite sculpture and experience the unique connection between art and nature. 

It’s hard to believe that summer is starting its creep towards another autumn already, as we head into September again and the start of the start of one of my favourite seasons. In the meantime, there is still plenty of seasonal floral interest to enjoy on your next visit until we start to think about entering ‘proper’ autumn.

Step into the woodland wonderland of Leonardslee Gardens and explore over 100 Champion Trees, the tallest, widest, and most remarkable of their kind in Britain. 

There cannot be a better time to sit in or wander around a garden such as Leonardslee to enjoy everything it has to offer than the height of summer.

We have teamed up with Love Horsham readers to offer one lucky winner tickets to The Labyrinth Challenge this summer.
Get ready to climb, bounce, and slide your way through The Labyrinth Challenge, the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle course on 22–25 August!