Summer Fun at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens

Summer Family Fun at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens Make summer unforgettable at Leonardslee, your family summer hub this school holidays! This summer, Leonardslee brings together a full programme of bookable events, creative workshops and everyday adventures included with garden entry. Whether you’re planning a special day out or looking for relaxed outdoor fun, there’s something for every age to enjoy throughout the holidays. From live entertainment and hands-on workshops to outdoor exploring and imaginative play, every visit offers something new. Discover family-friendly activities across the gardens, keep little ones entertained, and make the most of summer days together in the great outdoors. Join us for a season of adventure, creativity and family moments to remember, or become a member to enjoy family days out at Leonardslee through every season.

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More Family Adventures Included with Garden Entry There's plenty more to discover across the gardens this summer. Watch Model Boats on the Lake , explore the magical world of Beyond the Dolls' House , visit our Wallabies & Wildlife and enjoy hours of fun in the Adventure Play Park . Look out for free seasonal activities too, including family trails and I-Spy Bingo, making every visit even more exciting.

Family Workshops & Classes Looking for even more summer fun? Join one of our family-friendly workshops and classes, from Little Crafters and Techy STEAM sessions, to Family Cupcake Decorating , T-Shirt Designing , Children's First Aid and more. With plenty of hands-on activities throughout the holidays, there's something to inspire every young creator, explorer and learner.

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Free Summer Family Fun Every Wednesday | 5, 12, 19 & 26 August Add a little extra fun to your summer with free family activities every Wednesday in August, included with garden admission and free for Leonardslee members. Drop-in Circus Workshops with Circus All Stars: 5 August | 10:00-16:00 Crafts & Storytelling with Junk Jodie: 12 August | 10:00-16:00 Summer Craft Activities with Make, Do & Trend: 19 August | 10:00-15:00 Animal Encounters with Reptylers: 26 August | 10:00-15:00 There’s no need to book a separate activity ticket | Activities are available on a drop-in, first come, first served basis, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times | Activities are subject to change and availability.

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Family Silent Disco 15 August | 15:00-17:30 Put on your headphones, choose your channel and dance the afternoon away at Leonardslee’s Family Silent Disco on the Leonardslee House Lawn. With live DJs, feel-good music and a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s a chance for all ages to get moving together in a truly unique summer setting. Expect plenty of laughter, singing and dancing in one of the most memorable family events of the season.

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Summer Open- air Cinema 11, 12 & 19 September Join us on the Leonardslee House Lawn for three magical evenings of open-air cinema this September. Settle in under the evening sky with live pre-show music, delicious food and drinks and a relaxed summer atmosphere before enjoying a line-up of iconic films. From feel-good musicals to much loved favourites, bring a blanket, get comfortable and enjoy cinema the Leonardslee way: 11 September | The Italian Job (1969) 12 September | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again 19 September | The Greatest Showman

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One Membership, Endless Family Days Out Enjoy flexible family days out at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with a Family Membership designed to work around you. Each time you visit, you can bring up to three children aged 2–16, and they don’t need to be named in advance. Bring your children, grandchildren or their friends, with the freedom to choose different children on each visit. Explore the gardens together through every season and make the most of memorable days out, all under one flexible membership.

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