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.

Lesnes Abbey Proms

Come to the first Lesnes Abbey Proms, situated in the beautiful Monk’s Garden with performances from The English Baroque Choir, Bexley Youth Orchestras, Bexley Youth Band and Little Big Band.…

Global Village bhangra dancers maypole dancing and drummers

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,…

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…