Horsham (pop. 107,300) is the birthplace of Percy Bysshe Shelley. Carfax, the meeting place of five roads, is the central point in Horsham. There is a large park in Horsham featuring a wildlife pond, swimming complex, tennis courts and other leisure facilities.
Leonardslee Gardens span over 240 acres scattered with seven lakes. It features spring-blooming plants including rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and camellias. There are also deer parks, a rock garden and greenhouses that contain bonsai and other species. Wallabies live semi-wild in parts of the park.
Peaceful waters at Leonardslee Gardens in Horsham.
Flowers on a path at Leonardslee Gardens in Horsham.
Address: Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding, North Horsham RH13 6PP, England
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9:30am-6pm
Tips: Gardens bloom in spring, summer and fall with flowers for every season.
Admission in May is 6.00 (weekdays) 7.00 (weekends)