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Come and enjoy a seasonal walk with our Head Gardener. See the best places to enjoy Autumnal colour and learn about how we manage the garden and estate at this magical time of year. Led by Head Gardener Jamie Harris, enjoy a two hour walk around our 240-acre estate as he guides you through our […]
October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months – 4 year olds with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend. Your budding artists shall be inspired to learn new skills as well as completing at least 4 themed crafts plus a bag to decorate and take their crafts […]
October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026
10:30 am
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11:45 am
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
A mysterious quest begins in the gardens this October and throughout half-term. Young alchemists are invited to collect their Alchemist’s Activity Book before setting off on a self-led journey through Leonardslee’s beautiful autumn gardens. Along the way, you’ll solve magical riddles, uncover hidden letters, tackle a fun obstacle course and complete their activity book using […]
October 17, 2026
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November 1, 2026
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Come along to our annual fundraising morning Join us for tea/coffee, homemade cake & savouries, & raffle and chat – all in a good cause St Peter’s Church, Ifield Road, Crawley Image: Depositphotos
October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
St Peter's Church,
Ifield Road,
West Green, Crawley,
West Sussex,
RH11 7BB
The Lancing College October Activity Camp is packed with fun, creativity, sport and plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Little Explorers and Young Adventurers return across two weeks, covering Half Term and running from 20–22 October and 26–30 October, alongside special events including a Young Artists Fun Day on 26 October and Football Fun […]
October 20, 2026
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October 30, 2026
9:30 am
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3:30 pm
Lancing College,
Lancing,
West Sussex,
BN15 0RW
Step into a world of wonder and join us on the hunt for marvellous mushrooms in the enchanting woodland gardens at Leonardslee. Back by popular demand, this seasonal favourite returns for another year. Led by a member of our gardening team, discover a variety of wild fungi and learn about their unusual life cycles, ecological […]
October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026
11:00 am
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12:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
What's happening currently
Come and enjoy a seasonal walk with our Head Gardener. See the best places to enjoy Autumnal colour and learn about how we manage the garden and estate at this magical time of year. Led by Head Gardener Jamie Harris, enjoy a two hour walk around our 240-acre estate as he guides you through our […]
October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our family-run pumpkin field Sompting Pumpkins, Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27. Open 10am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm) on the 3rd/4th, 10th/11th, 17th/18th and 24th-31st October 2026 Free entry, free parking – no booking required! We’ll be in a different field this year but still at the […]
October 3, 2026
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October 31, 2026
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Sompting Pumpkins,
Halewick Lane,
Sompting,
West Sussex,
BN15 0NE
Denmans Garden Denmans Lane, Fontwell, BN18 0SU Open for NGS: Mon 27 Apr, Mon 26 Oct (9.30-4). Adm £10, chd £8. Pre-booking essential, please phone 01243 278950, email [email protected] or visit the website for information & booking. Light refreshments. Award-winning Grade II registered tranquil contemporary garden, created by gravel gardening pioneer Joyce Robinson and developed […]
April 27, 2026
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October 26, 2026
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Denmans Garden,
Denmans Lane,
Fontwell,
West Sussex,
BN18 0SU
Glowing + Alive Exhibition Friday 13 February 2026 – Sunday 15 November 2026 Monday – Saturday (9.00am – 5.00pm), Sunday (12.30 – 2.30pm). Please check the Cathedral website for upcoming closures. FREE In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britain’s most daring post-war art commissions: a vivid tapestry by the celebrated artist and printmaker John […]
February 13, 2026
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November 15, 2026
9:00 am
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