As part of a series of meetings with prominent local businesses, Horsham District Council’s Business Charter Group and Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery, Cllr Colette Blackburn, recently visited Mannings Heath Golf Club and Leonardslee Wine Estate.
Located in the village of Mannings Heath, near Horsham, the estate is a diverse destination combining championship golf, English sparkling wine production, and high-quality hospitality and visitor experiences. Their vision is to harmoniously blend the traditions of golf and winemaking with innovative, sustainable practices.
The business now encompasses two golf courses, a vineyard producing up to 80,000 bottles annually, an award-winning restaurant, boutique hotel, café, shop, and a series of public-facing events. Leonardslee Wine Estate is now ranked in the top 100 (number 56) of vineyards globally and their wines have earned critical acclaim.
Meeting with senior managers of the estate, the purpose of the visit was to discuss the company’s current operations, premises, future aspirations and engagement with the Council.
Cllr Colette Blackburn, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery, commented: “Mannings Heath Golf Club & Leonardslee Wine Estate is a standout example of business diversification and local investment. The estate has continued to grow and attract national and international recognition.
“As a Council, we look forward to working closely with them to help their business realise its full potential and reinforce its contribution to the local economy, tourism, and sustainable development in the district."
Barry Anderson of Mannings Heath Golf Club and Leonardslee Wine Estate added: “Leonardslee Wine Estate is not only a place to enjoy exceptional wine or a round of Golf; it is a destination that enhances Horsham’s cultural offering, strengthens its visitor economy, and showcases the very best of what our District has to offer.
“We thank the Council for their continued support and promoting this outstanding local asset.”
The visit to Leonardslee Wine Estate is part of the Council’s engagement programme with businesses within the Horsham District that help to create, maintain, and promote a prosperous community and local economy. Look out for news of future business visits.