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.
Halloween Ghost Story Trail
Calling all Paranormal Investigators! Join us at Lesnes Abbey this Halloween for a spooky trail around the park. Strange happenings have been haunting the local residents and they need your…
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The Witches and Revolting Rhymes
WITCHES and REVOLTING RHYMES- AT LESNES ABBEY! The Ruined Theatre team, behind hit shows Our Teacher’s a Troll and Ally in Wonderland, now bring you Roald Dahl’s spooky classic tales this Halloween.. “Witches”…
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Lore of the Wild Guided Walks
Lore of the Wild Volunteer Guided Walks is a unique way to explore beautiful Lesnes Abbey Woods. Lore of the Wild Guided Walk is a series of 12 pre-recorded stories…
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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
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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Queen’s Jubilee Beacon at
On 2nd June at 9.45pm Lesnes Abbey Wood’s Queens Beacon was light. Over 250 people came to watch the Beacon…
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Queen’s Green Canopy
Lesnes Abbey Woods named part of Ancient Canopy celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Bexley’s Lesnes Abbey Woods has been chosen…
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