The Goblin of Lesnes
2025-10-29 00:00 - 2025-10-31 00:00 (Europe/London) | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road, London, London, SE2 0AX, United Kingdom
The Ruined Theatre, the team behind the previous Halloween hits Witches, Revolting Rymes and Hansel and Gretel now bring you another thrilling tale!
The Gobin of Lesnes, a new play by Jordan Paris directed by Nancy Sullivan.
Local girl Eliza has been locked in the tower of Lesnes by the greedy Abbott until she can spin straw into gold….
She can’t….
No one can!
….or can they?
Well certainly no human can… but maybe a goblin?…..
But what price will Eliza be prepared to pay for the Goblins gold.
Join us for this dark tale of the Goblin of Lesnes told during twilight performances with illuminations as part of Bexley’s Night Visions festival.
Sit in the ancient 800 year old walls of Lesnes Abbey Ruins with a backdrop of the ancient woods and be captivated as this reimagined classic is performed by amazing professional actors in this semi-staged reading … There isn’t a more perfect way to get into the spirit of Halloween.
This performances is suitable for all ages but those with tickets must be able to sit for the duration of the performance (1hr) so we recommend 6yrs+.
Dates and Times:
October 29th: 4.45pm
October 30th: 1pm
October 31st: 4.45pm
£6.50 – £9.00

Lost Buildings and Ancients Lives of Lesnes Abbey Talk
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
Our resident Archaeologist Anthony Thomas will share his current research delving deep into Lesnes Abbey’s past, reaching back to Prehistoric, Roman and late Saxo-Norman time. Go back in time with Anthony as he shares his findings about how the abbey was laid on top of buildings from earlier periods. Surveys completed 2025 have indicated a number of small stone built platform-floors, which seem to represent a series of muti-period sequences of several industrial style timber-framed and stone building structures associated with external kilns-ovens and other domestic activities.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-12-05 12:00 - 18:00
Using natural materials weave and create a beautiful Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door or gift as an early Christmas present. You will be the envy of all your neighbours!
The Workshops will take 2 1/2 hours starting at either Noon or 3.30pm
Please bring gardening gloves (Christmas Hats are optional)

Lesnes Abbey Christmas Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00
Join us at Lesnes Abbey A Christmas Celebration 2025 to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
With a fabulous festive Marketplace across 2 gardens with gifts, produce, community stalls and more!! Live Entertainment all day with acts such as W*cked Green Witch and bubble witch sing a long, Rock Choir, Jolly Good Timers trumpet band and more!! Free Christmas make and do area Bauble decoratingWear your Best (or worst) Christmas Jumper for our new competition judged by the Mayor! Festive Street Food vendors,
Bars, cocktails and warming Boozy Baileys! Roasted Chestnuts Bouncy Castles and Games Plus the famous Lesnes Christmas Trail (pre-bookable) Indoor craft market
There will be a children’s Christmas Scavenger Trail at the market (pre bookable)

Lesnes Christmas Trail
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00
Our festive trail returns this Christmas to Lesnes Abbey. Solve the trail and win a small prize. It is a great activity to do with the family and to get into the festive spirit. You can also combine this with visiting our Christmas Celebration Market.
There are multiple hour time slots to choose from. Booking in advance is advised.
On the day look out for the grey gazebo (with white Lesnes Abbey logo) in the Christmas Market area opposite Chestnuts Kiosk
