Catch up on the latest from around the county NEWS THE GRAPE ESCAPE Groups of eight or more can now enjoy the Gallivant x Gusbourne ultimate English wine experience. Whether you’re looking to gather with hens, stags, family or all three, each booking can be created bespoke to suit your requirements. Arriving at Ashford station in Kent, groups will be personally welcomed and taken via private transfer to Gusbourne Estate while your overnight bags go on to The Gallivant in East Sussex ready for the evening. You’ll be poured a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival before setting off on a vineyard walking tour with a stop for canapés and wine pairing. Then, you and your group can enjoy an exclusive winery tour experience and tasting from tank and barrel, tutored tasting of limited edition wines, and a bespoke wine paired lunch. It’s then on to The Gallivant, tucked behind the steep sand dunes of Camber Sands. Come evening, you’re invited to a cocktail reception with canapés in the bar before indulging in a three-course dinner cooked and introduced by executive head chef Nico Fitzgerald and paired with a selection of Gusbourne wines. After dinner, cosy around the firepits on the winter terrace or in the snug on more blustery evenings, as you enjoy hot toddies and toasted marshmallows together. From £635 per person for groups of 12 or more, add £155 per person to include exclusive hire of the Gallivant available for groups of 16 of more. Check out https://bit.ly/3svna8S to find out more. Nearlywed THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Tottington Manor, set in the stunning South Downs, has been selected as a finalist in the Wedding Venue of the Year category of the Beautiful South Tourism Awards, and is in line to win either a gold, silver or bronze award at the ceremony. Located a mere 15-minute drive from Horsham, Brighton & Hove and Worthing, the venue is a well-kept secret with great hospitality, food and drink. The wedding team here know how to listen to and understand your vision for your dream day, and are there to make it a reality for you. No two weddings are the same and the team offer flexibility to suit your timings, preferences and budget. We hope you’ll join us in wishing the team the very best of luck for when the winners are announced, and to find out more, head over to www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, near Horsham, has launched a new all-inclusive, three-day wedding experience, allowing couples to celebrate their marriage amid the beauty and splendour of this iconic West Sussex estate. The new wedding package features all the essentials for an effortless and indulgent wedding weekend. For three days, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens becomes a private romantic hideaway, with exclusive use of the gardens when they’re closed to the public outside of normal opening hours. The festivities start on Friday afternoon with wedding guests arriving to enjoy leisurely strolls through the Grade I listed gardens before a chilled glass of estate sparkling wine on the terrace. In the evening, the two of you can host cocktails in the bar before an intimate multi-course dinner in the restaurant, offering a taste of the gourmet meals to come. After retiring to the ten elegant guest rooms, you and your overnight guests will wake up on Saturday morning to breakfast hampers left at your doors, filled with pastries, fresh fruit and other delicacies. These can be enjoyed in your rooms or while meandering through the tranquil gardens. Then, the main event begins with your personalised wedding ceremony and catering set against the idyllic backdrop. As the afternoon reception flows into the evening, the on-site bar will stay open for drinking, dancing and celebrating beneath the stars with close family and friends. Begin your first day as a married couple with a delectable cooked breakfast on Sunday morning before a leisurely noon checkout. You’ll bid Leonardslee goodbye for now but with a lifetime of precious memories made within the gardens’ romantic confines. Leonardslee’s dedicated wedding coordinator will be there every step of the way to tend to every detail, allowing you to simply relax, soak in the beauty around you, and cherish each joyful moment. From Michelin Star cuisine to the warm hospitality and sheer beauty of the gardens, Leonardslee promises a wedding weekend like no other. Discover more at www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/weddings www.johnscofieldphotography.co.uk www.katierogersphotography.com Scan to view video LOCAL NEWS 9
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