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.
Toad Hub Self-Guided Nature Trail
Froglife, a UK wildlife charity, is returning to Lesnes Abbey this summer to deliver a toadally ribbiting self-guided nature trail. Suitable for all ages, it will highlight the importance of…
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Beneath your Feet: the Geology of Abbey Wood
Guided 2 hour walk by Diana Clements & Laurie Baker from the London Geodiversity Partnership. Exploring Lesnes Abbey Woods unique geology Abbey Wood is famous for the fossil pit where…
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Global Village World Music Event
Come and enjoy an afternoon of world music and dance in the beautiful surroundings of Lesnes Abbey. All welcome. There will be lots for all the family to see, do,…
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My Teacher is a Troll
Grab your family, your picnic blankets and a sense of adventure to see The Ruined Theatre’s production of Our Teacher’s a Troll by Dennis Kelly (writer of ‘Matilda the Musical). …
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Functional Fitness
New Functional Fitness Class starting at Lesnes Abbey Lodge starting from Friday 18th June 2021. Experience trainer James Uvieghara will help you improve your general fitness, posture and mobility. Book…
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The Hundred Club
Sats:10:30-12:00 22 May, 12 June, 3 July – Online 17 July, 21 Aug – Lesnes Abbey Wood The Hundred Club run by artist Ruth Beale is an experimental creative space…
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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
Lesnes has a new armers and Craft Market
Lesnes Abbey will be having its very own monthly farmers market! Every 2nd Sunday of each month 10am to 3pm…
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My Teacher is a Troll – a new show for Lesnes
We are so excited to welcome The Ruined Theatre’s production of Our Teacher’s a Troll by Dennis Kelly (writer of ‘Matilda…
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Lesnes Abbey Woods Welcomes Back its Volunteers
We are very pleased to announce that Garden volunteering resumes on Tuesday 4th May followed by Nature Conservation volunteering on…
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