Lesnes Learn
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Baby Sensory
We are very pleased to welcome Baby Sensory Woolwich - Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey Woods, which is run by Natalie Taylor and her team of outstanding class leaders.
Their Award Winning Baby Development classes will be held weekly on Mondays 11.30am - 12.15pm (birth to 7 months) & 12.30pm-1.15pm (5 to 13 months) -
Art Club
Starting Thursday 18th May, and then, every third Thursday of the month thereafter.
All Welcome. Any age, any Ability, any Medium.
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Fossil Digging
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomCalling all young palaeontologists! Join us at Lesnes Abbey’s very own fossil pit for 1 and 1/2 hours of fossil digging. You will have the chance to discover and take home fossils such as shells and shark’s teeth which are approximately 55 million years old. You will be provided with all the equipment and guidance…
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Family Whittling Workshop
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomThis 1 1/2 hour workshop is for children and an accompanying adult to start practising whittling wood with special carving knives. Sessions start either at 10am or 1.30pm. There will be plenty of advice so you can continue this hobby safely at home together, using the correct tools. One ticket admits one adult and one…
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Winter Wreaths
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomBrighten your room and heart in these dark winter months with beautiful wreathes and garlands made from locally sourced materials. Enliven your senses and spaces with fragrant, natural flora you have foraged to add to your creations. Join us for this bracing and creative activity in our woodland workshop, beneath our canopy and beside a…
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Winter Wreaths
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomBrighten your room and heart in these dark winter months with beautiful wreathes and garlands made from locally sourced materials. Enliven your senses and spaces with fragrant, natural flora you have foraged to add to your creations. Join us for this bracing and creative activity in our woodland workshop, beneath our canopy and beside a…
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Lore of the Wild Writing Retreat
Join @bernadetterussell and @sophiejanesnaps from @loreofthewild in the heart of the woods for a series of outdoor creative writing workshops that will bring you closer to the wild within and without. Start your new year with hope and inspiration. This series of four workshops starting 11th January. Continues 18th 25th January and finishes on 01…
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Plant Gall Field Recorder Day
A plant gall is an abnormal growth on plant tissues caused by organisms like insects, mites, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, or viruses. These growths typically form on leaves, stems, roots, or flowers as a plant's response to irritation or chemical signals from the invading organism. Galls provide food and shelter for the organism inside. While they…
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Fungi Field Recorder Day
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin Dr Mark Spencer to record the fungi of Lesnes Abbey Woods and delve into the fascinating world of mycology. About this event Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that include moulds, yeasts, and mushrooms, and are classified in their own kingdom separate from plants and animals. They reproduce by releasing spores and obtain…
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Lost Buildings and Ancients Lives of Lesnes Abbey Talk
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomOur 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…
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomUsing 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)
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Lesnes Christmas Trail
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomOur 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…
£4.50
