Enjoy the outdoors

Visit our Grade II listed abbey ruins

Great day out

Explore the woods and find the hidden sculptures

Family fun

So much to see and do

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.

Plan your visit

Venue hire

Get involved

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What's on

There is plenty to do: Fitness and art classes; school and group visits; events and volunteering opportunities.

Kids Club

Abbey Wood Community Church welcomes all kids ages 5-11 for our FREE Summer Kids Club. A time to have fun making crafts, singing songs, playing games and hearing a Bible…

poster advertising family and well being event 2nd July 11am until 2pm

The Unlikely Mummy Family & Wellbeing Market Place

Returning after an incredibly successful community market. The Unlikely Mummy CIC is a non-profit community investment organisation that empowers mums to feel confident regardless of who they are in a…

Poster promoting outdoor theatre production of Ally in Wonderland

Ally in Wonderland – Outdoor Theatre

Join us this summer for Ally In Wonderland, a modern twist on a famous classic. Suitable for all the family and set in the beautiful ancient ruins of Lesnes Abbey.…

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…

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…

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…