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

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What's on

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

people making clothes to advertise holiday workshops

Let’s Just Create Holiday Programme

Let’s Just Create is thrilled to offer a free Fashion and Textiles programme Monday – Thursday 10.30am – 14.30pm(occasional Friday) at Lesnes Abbey Lodge during the summer holiday as part…

Promotion of Little Faith a play about the history of Lesnes with images of broken rocks

Little Faith – a short play about Lesnes Abbey

The Ruined Theatre in association with Bexley Council & National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking the 500th anniversary since the closure of Lesnes Abbey, bring you a new play, Little Faith…

Lesnes Twilights Razmataz

Summer is back! Why not get tickets for Lesnes Abbey Twilights – an early evening street food and music event. Performance is 7-9pm but gates open to buy from our…

Lesnes Twlights Cygnet Committee

We are excited to announce the return of Lesnes Twilights! Located in the Monks Garden situated in the picturesque surroundings of the historic Lesnes Abbey Ruins our live band will be the…

Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market

Lesnes Abbey has its very own monthly farmers market! This will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month and will feature locally sourced and handmade food, fresh produce, craft…