{"id":12823,"date":"2024-01-24T13:03:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T13:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/crawley-horsham\/?p=12823"},"modified":"2024-01-24T13:03:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T13:03:54","slug":"leonardslee-introduces-michelin-star-lunch-and-spring-events-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/leonardslee-introduces-michelin-star-lunch-and-spring-events-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Leonardslee Introduces Michelin Star Lunch and Spring Events Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens<\/a> has launched a new lunchtime service at Restaurant Interlude, in addition to dining in the evening, and announced its spring 2024 events programme. There is an extensive new play area for children amid the outstanding spring displays of flora and fauna in the woodlands and a series of guided walks, workshops and other experiences for visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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Under executive chef Jean Delport since it opened in 2018, Restaurant Interlude has won a Michelin Star and three AA rosettes, with a tasting menu inspired by the estate’s Grade I Listed gardens. There are also ten luxury bedrooms that guests can book for the perfect spring break, says estate manager Adam Streeter.<\/p>\n

The new lunchtime menu is a multi-course journey, with fresh produce grown on the estate and sourced locally, starting at 12:30 for drinks and seating at 13:00. This addition complements the existing dinner service, available from Thursday to Sunday, from 18:00.<\/p>\n

Leonardslee is organising a children\u2019s Easter trail from 29 March, and a\u00a0play park will open in the spring, to entertain families with children of all ages. The play structures include a 5m tall climbable treehouse, 32.5m zipline, a life-size doll\u2019s house and a dragon sculpture for imaginative play. The Hut serves freshly baked hot doughnuts and a range of other treats.<\/p>\n

The estate\u2019s 240 acres of woodland gardens and parkland become a kaleidoscope of colour in the spring with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias, daffodils, and bluebells in full bloom. Visitors can enjoy a range of extensive walks with outstanding views across the estate and its seven lakes.<\/p>\n

A new Art Walk organised by the Surrey Sculpture Society features over 100 sculptures in the gardens. The exhibition will run year-round, with admission included in the entrance price to Leonardslee.<\/p>\n

Leonardslee’s Spring 2024 events programme includes the\u00a0Heritage Trail Series<\/a>, starting on 24 March, with a 10km trail running experience along the scenic route. The Spring Easter\u00a0Wreath Making Workshop<\/a>, from 24 to 27 March, and the\u00a0Hand-painted Crocus Pottery Painting Workshop<\/a>\u00a0on 25 March, blend creativity with the season’s spirit.<\/p>\n

The estate hosts the\u00a0Macram\u00e9 Wall Hanging Workshop<\/a>\u00a0on 30 March, where guests can learn the art of producing textiles using knotting techniques. For the younger audience, the\u00a0Children\u2019s Cooking Classes<\/a>\u00a0with Table Talk Foundation, on 4 and 10 April, offer an interactive culinary adventure.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the programme is the\u00a0Spring Forest Bathing<\/a>, from 6 April to 15 June, a guided experience that promises tranquillity and rejuvenation, says Adam Streeter. The\u00a0Tree Walks<\/a>\u00a0beginning on 17 April, led by naturalist Elliot Chandler, showcase the estate’s woodland wonders.<\/p>\n

Modelling enthusiasts can enjoy the\u00a0Model Boats on the Lake<\/a>\u00a0exhibitions from 20 April to 22 September. The\u00a0Spring Walks<\/a>\u00a0with the Head Gardener, on 24 April and 22 May, offer an insightful tour of the gardens’ spring highlights. Lastly, the\u00a0Botanical Illustration Workshop<\/a>\u00a0on 30 April, led by Leigh Ann Gale, is an opportunity to capture the essence of spring at Leonardslee.<\/p>\n

In addition to Restaurant Interlude, the estate offers a range of other\u00a0dining experiences<\/a>. The Clocktower, near Leonardslee House, opens daily at 9:00 am, and has a new menu that includes hot food, light lunches, and afternoon tea.<\/p>\n

The Wine Garden offers fun and informative tastings, with wines from Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in South Africa, also owned by the Streeter family, while children can enjoy the adjoining\u00a0\u2018Beyond the Doll\u2019s House\u2019 exhibition<\/a>\u00a0and experience a magical world in miniature. The Engine House Caf\u00e9 provides snacks and light lunches. Visitors can enjoy local produce with pre-bookable picnics which can be collected to enjoy amidst the natural beauty of the gardens.<\/p>\n

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, having reopened in 2019 under new ownership after a decade of decline and closure, has been the subject of England’s largest garden restoration. This spring, the estate continues its legacy of offering unforgettable experiences, blending events and hospitality with the natural beauty of its historic gardens.<\/p>\n

For more information, to book tickets, or to make a reservation at Restaurant Interlude, please visit the Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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