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.
Christmas Treasure Hunt
Using clues and a map you must find the hidden pictures and letters around Lesnes Abbey. Once rearranged they will spell out the answer and you will be rewarded with…
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Christmas Wreath Making
Using natural materials weave and create a beautiful Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door. You will be the envy of all your neighbours! There will be complimentary glass…
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Lesnes Abbey Christmas Celebration
Grab your antlers! Dust off your Xmas hats and come to Lesnes Abbey Christmas Celebration on 3rd December 11am – 4pm. We have have our amazing Christmas Market featuring craft…
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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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