What is Heritage Trail Series?
Experience a peaceful 10km or 5km on beautiful trails at the prestigious Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with unique displays of sculptures, award winning planting, and around vast reflective lakes.
Or why not join us for Sparkling Run and enjoy sparkling wine tastings on a 10k route with food and music afterwards?
Or, escape to the vast Eridge Park Estate for an incredible half marathon or 10k, miles away from everyday life.
The events
Heritage Trail Series offers you the unique chance to run at venues not normally open for running.
Immerse yourself in beautiful surroundings and enjoy stunning trails around lakes, through award-winning gardens, ancient woodland, and grassy fields.
Eridge Park
Sunday 19 April 2026
Run a stunning half marathon or 10k in this private estate, steeped in history, and reputedly the oldest enclosed Deer Park in England. It is listed in the Domesday Book!
You will be the only people on the estate - which makes the running all the more special.
Leonardslee Gardens
Sunday 26 April 2026
Run 5 or 10km at springtime when the gardens are bursting into life.
Enjoy carpets of daffodils, bluebells and trees in blossom!
Entry includes garden access (worth £15.50) after the run and parking.
EARLY BIRD PLACES ARE OPEN
Sparkling Run at Leonardslee
Saturday 20 June 2026
Run or walk a beautiful route through the grounds, stopping to enjoy four samples of Leonardslee English sparkling wine along the way before finishing to enjoy delicious food and live music!
ENTRIES ARE OPEN AND VERY LIMITED - DON'T MISS THEM.
Leonardslee Gardens
Sunday 2 August 2026
Run 5 or 10km through the gardens during the summer season.
Green canopies, wildflowers, stunning planting and sparkling lakes await.
Entry includes garden access (worth £15.50) after the run and parking.
EARLY BIRD PLACES ARE OPEN
Sparkling Run at Rathfinny Wine Estate
Saturday 5 September 2026
Experience a beautiful 10k route through the famous Rathfinny Wine Estate in Alfriston, Sussex.
Stop to enjoy four samples of their sparkling wines along on the route, before finishing to enjoy food and entertainment in the centre of the winery.
Leonardslee Gardens
Autumn / winter 2026
Dates will be confirmed for autumn/winter soon. If you are interested in signing up please register your interest.
If you sign up for spring and summer 2026, we will offer you a discount code for autumn/winter!
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