£32.50 (Non JG member)
Overview
From March through to June this garden comes alive with a riot of colour. Some marvels you can expect to see include Magnolias towering 40 feet high, Camellias in groves, footpaths winding through hills carpeted in bluebells, many hundreds of Rhododendrons and later the show of Azaleas. All these plants produce a fantastic symphony of scents. At every turn, you will find flowers in so many different colours and shapes – all against the backdrop of new leaves beginning to bud among the trees. It is astonishing to see these colours (the Rhododendrons and Azaleas mainly) reflected in the Lakes. When it comes to unusual, rare or threatened plants and trees our Head Gardener gets very excited. So far, he has listed 140 plants on the brink of extinction, that can be found thriving at Leonardslee. Clocktower Café & Farm Shop. Located at the top of the gardens, close to Leonardslee House, the Clocktower Café opens at 9am and offers a wide range of self-service refreshments. This includes a selection of hot and cold beverages, light lunches, cakes, and pastries. The farm shop features local produce from the estate and selected suppliers. There are breads, meats, cheeses, and condiments from which to choose, so you can create a delicious picnic to enjoy within the grounds of the estate. PLEASE NOTE THAT PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY CARD. Café opening is dependant on the Covid situation. Own picnics can’t be eaten in the grounds but can be eaten in car park area. We are happy for you to bring a picnic chair to use. There are toilets available