From £20 per person | Advance booking required

Wednesday to Sunday | 14:00 Duration 45mins

Our most immersive experience. Explore 37 acres of working vineyard by golf buggy with an expert guide, learning how the vines are grown, harvested, and crafted by Johann Fourie. Finish with a tutored tasting of our Sussex sparkling wines.

What’s included:

Guided buggy tour through the vineyards
Behind-the-scenes insight into sustainable winemaking
Access to exclusive areas
Tutored tasting of Leonardslee sparkling wines

Tours run in most weather please dress for the outdoors.

From £20 per person | Advance booking required

Wednesday to Sunday | 11:00 & 17:00 Duration 45mins

A guided introduction to the art of English sparkling wine. Our wine specialists lead you through
the three signature cuvées of Leonardslee Family Vineyards exploring the terroir, technique, and character of each wine. Elegant, informative, and unhurried.

What's included:
Guided tasting of Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé, and Brut Reserve
Expert commentary from our wine team
The story of Johann Fourie's winemaking across two continents


Limited spaces advance booking essential.

Walk-in welcome no booking required

Monday to Sunday | From 11:00

Duration At your leisure

A simple, relaxed way to explore our sparkling wines. Enjoy a self-guided flight of three Leonardslee Family Vineyards sparkling wines Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé, and Brut Reserve served in the tasting lounge at your own pace.

A casual, unhosted experience, ideal as a light stop before golf, a walk, or a visit to the Vineyard Kitchen. Benguela Cove wines are also available to taste and purchase just ask a member of the team.

What’s included:

Self-guided tasting flight of 3 sparkling wines
Lounge seating (subject to availability)
Option to explore additional wines for purchase

No reservation needed. Simply arrive.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 08:30–21:00 | Sunday 08:30–17:00

Our on-site restaurant serves honest Sussex food from breakfast through to dinner proper ingredients, well cooked, in a relaxed setting with vineyard views. Whether you're extendingnyour tasting visit into lunch or planning a full day on the estate, the Vineyard Kitchen is the place to do it.

Nine-bedroom boutique hotel | Fullers Cottage self-catering

There is a particular pleasure in waking up to vineyard views. Our boutique hotel at Mannings Heath puts you at the heart of the estate close to the vines,the tasting room, and the Vineyard Kitchen. Fullers Cottage offers a private self-catering option for those who prefer their own space.

Where great golf meets estate wines and countryside views

England’s first golf and wine estate offers two exceptional courses, the 18-hole Waterfall Course and the 9-hole Kingfisher Course, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sussex High Weald, where the Waterfall Course winds through the landscape. A round of golf and a tasting flight is one of West Sussex’s great afternoons.

No booking required | No admission charge Open Daily

Browse the full Benguela Cove wine collection in our estate wine and gift shop no ticket, no appointment, no obligation. Our team are on hand to help you choose, whether you are looking
for a case to take home or a single bottle as a gift. Leonardslee Family Vineyards sparkling wines are also available to purchase here. Ample on- site parking available Free up to 45 minutes.

Cards only the estate is cashless.

£35 per person | Advance booking recommended Thursday to Sunday | 11:30

Duration 1 hr Leonardslee House Drawing Room

Our most considered tasting experience at Leonardslee Gardens. A curated, in-depth masterclass through the Leonardslee Family Vineyards collection Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé and Brut Reserve with expert guidance on terroir, method, and the craft behind English sparkling wine.
The masterclass pairs naturally with lunch at Restaurant Interlude. Ask about combined bookings when you reserve.

Limited places advance booking strongly recommended.

Open daily. Off-peak (October–March): 9:00–16:00.

Peak (March–October): 9:00–17:00.

Seven interconnecting lakes. Rare trees and plants endangered in their native habitats. Grazing wallabies. Sculptures by local and international artists. A landscape that has been accumulating beauty since the Victorian era. Leonardslee Gardens are a destination in their own right.

The wines are a very good reason to extend your visit.

Michelin-starred dining shaped by season, place and provenance

One of West Sussex’s most celebrated dining experiences, Restaurant Interlude presents an elegant, multi-course journey shaped by the seasons and its kitchen garden, alongside the finest local produce. Awarded both a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability, it stands at the forefront of contemporary British dining. Set within Leonardslee House, the experience is complemented by a curated wine list featuring Benguela Cove and Leonardslee Family Vineyards.

Evening bookings. Reserve well in advance.

Stay in refined comfort steps from the gardens, dining, and tasting experiences.

Ten individually designed rooms within the Grade II listed house, offering a refined and private stay just steps from the gardens, Restaurant Interlude, and the Leonardslee House tasting experiences placing you at the centre of everything the estate has to offer.

Just steps from Restaurant Interlude and the Leonardslee House tasting experiences.


Ten luxurious rooms in a historic house, moments from gardens, dining, and tastings.

Seasonal menus shaped by place, paired with estate wines

Set within Leonardslee House and the surrounding Leonardslee Gardens, these experiences bring together seasonal food, estate wines, and a setting that speaks for itself.

From relaxed lunches to refined tasting menus, each experience is guided by the kitchen garden and the best of the region, with Benguela Cove and Leonardslee wines naturally woven throughout.

Choose your experience, and let the estate do the rest.

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