Welcome to Lesnes Abbey Woods
Situated in South East London, this unique site offers 88 hectares of ancient woodland, a park and a ruined abbey. We welcome visitors all year round with a range of events and a beautiful space for conferences, workshops and wedding receptions.
What's on
There is plenty to do: Fitness and art classes; school and group visits; events and volunteering opportunities.
Scavenger Hunt Park Trail
Squirrels Sally and Simon have managed to lose all their favourite foods in Lesnes Abbey Woods. Can you find the clues in the arboretum (near Chestnuts Kiosk)? Help Sally and…
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Fossil Digging Workshop
Calling all budding Palaeontologists. Come to Lesnes Abbey’s fossil pit to dig up fossilised sharks teeth and other exciting finds. Lesnes Abbey’s fossil pit is 55 million years old and…
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Woodland Walk
Join us this half term for a two hour walk exploring Lesnes Abbey Woods, taking you on a journey through time as well as nature. Meet at the Chestnuts Kiosk…
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Lesnes Abbey Woods Farmers and Craft Market
We are excited to announce that Lesnes Abbey will be having its very own monthly farmers market! This will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month starting from 13th…
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Lesnes Abbey Woods Farmers and Craft Market
We are excited to announce that Lesnes Abbey will be having its very own monthly farmers market! This will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month starting from 13th…
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Lesnes Abbey Woods Farmers and Craft Market
We are excited to announce that Lesnes Abbey will be having its very own monthly farmers market! This will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month starting from 13th…
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Latest news
Find out about the latest updates and activities that are happening at Lesnes Abbey Woods
We are Recruiting!
Job Vacancy Education Ranger (Casual) North West Kent Countryside Management Partnership who manage our education programme at Lesnes Abbey Woods…
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Launch of Bexley Culture Network
New Bexley Culture Network invites other organisations to join forces A coalition of Bexley-based cultural organisations seeking to develop a…
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UK’s Favourite Park Award 2022
We are really excited to have been nominated for UK’s Favourite Park Award 2022 – huge thank you to whoever…
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