Taste, Tour & Shop at the Working Vineyard

Leonardslee Family Vineyards

Leonardslee Family Vineyards is the English sister estate to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in South Africa. Together, the two estates share a commitment to site driven wines, sustainable farming and immersive wine tourism expressed across two hemispheres.

At Mannings Heath in West Sussex, our focus is exclusively on traditional-method English sparkling wine, crafted to reflect cool climate precision and the character of the Sussex countryside.

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Wine Lounge Tastings

Explore our estate sparkling wines through guided or relaxed tasting formats.

Guided wine tastings
South Africa vs England tasting flights
Relaxed lounge setting
Expert wine advisors

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00

For guests familiar with Benguela Cove, this is an opportunity to experience how terroir shapes wine differently in England’s cooler growing conditions.

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Vineyard Tours

Explore the vineyards and discover how our wines are crafted from grape to glass. Guided tours offer an insight into the vineyard, the winemaking process and the unique connection between Leonardslee sparkling wines and Benguela Cove wines.

Guests will walk through the working vineyard while learning about grape growing, traditional sparkling wine production and the story behind the estate, finishing the experience with a tasting.

Tour highlights:

Guided walk through the working vineyard

Introduction to the winemaking process

Wine tasting included

Behind-the-scenes insights into the estate

Advance booking required

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Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant

Overlooking the vineyard, Vineyard Kitchen offers relaxed dining in a beautiful countryside setting. The restaurant serves seasonal dishes designed to be enjoyed alongside Benguela Cove and Leonardslee wines, creating a welcoming space to gather, dine and unwind.

Guests can enjoy brunch, afternoon tea or dinner while taking in the vineyard views and discovering wines from both estates.

Dining highlights:

Brunch: Wed–Sat 8:30–14:00 | Sun 8:30–11:00

Afternoon Tea: Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30

Dinner: Wed–Sun 17:00–19:30

Benguela Cove wines featured on the wine list

Relaxed dining with vineyard views

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Plan Your Visit

Leonardslee Family Vineyards is located in Mannings Heath, just a short drive from Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours and relaxed dining while overlooking the vineyard.

Visitor Information:

Address: Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6PG

Wine Lounge: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00

Vineyard Kitchen: Opening hours vary (see restaurant hours above)

Parking: Parking available on site

Dining: Booking recommended for Vineyard Kitchen

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