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.
Bowl Carving 1 day introduction
Turn a log of locally sourced wood into a hand carved bowl in a day! You will be introduced to the hand tools that make this process possible, including an…
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Half day introduction to Spoon Carving (beginners)
This beginner’s class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on…
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Songs from the Movies with West End Stars
Ruined Theatre Presents: SONGS FROM THE MOVIES WITH WEST END STARS Come and relax in the atmospheric ruins of Lesnes Abbey and be transported through the ages of film through…
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Latest news
Find out about the latest updates and activities that are happening at Lesnes Abbey Woods
Lesnes Abbey Awarded 2024 Green Flag
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 2024 2025 Green Flag Award. This scheme recognises and rewards…
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Rose Bruford Final Year Show
It was a real pleasure hosting Rose Bruford final year performances at Lesnes Abbey Woods. They created a brilliant hour…
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Congratulations to Friends of Lesnes and Woods
Congratulations goes to the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods who were nominated for two awards at the Bexley Volunteer…
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