Bowl Carving 1 day introduction
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomTurn 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 axe and carving gouges. This is a physically demanding carving day. No experience necessary, just plenty of enthusiasm and stamina! This workshop is carried out…
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…
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…
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…
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. On the day look out for the grey gazebo (with…
Lesnes Abbey Christmas Market
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomChristmas isn’t Christmas without the annual Lesnes Abbey Celebration in our ancient woodlands! A Christmas market, mulled cider and festive cocktails, Father Christmas visits us! Live entertainment and carols, Classic tombola, find Rudolph’s nose, make reindeer food and a woodland inspired decoration, take a Nativity walk through, and this year we double up with the…
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 Workshop will take 2 hours starting at 6pm Please bring gardening gloves (Christmas Hats are optional)
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…
Christmas Crafts in the Clearing
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin Woodland Whispers under the canopy in The Clearing for some festive Christmas Crafting, marshmallows and some hot chocolate. What better way to spend a relaxing morning before the bustle of Christmas, making festive decorations in the woods at Lesnes Abbey. Some for all the family to do together. £9 per person. To book your…
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…
Lesnes Performs!
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomWe are really excited to welcome back Ruined Theatre with these amazing opportunities for young people and children who are interested in performance. Musical Kids - 14/15/16 April (5 - 11 years) Come & learn some of the best musical theatre numbers from WICKED & MATILDA, songs will be sent out in advance for participants to…
Lesnes Abbey Easter Festival 2025
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomLesnes Abbey Easter Festival is back with it's amazing marketplace, free arts and crafts, face painting, dance workshops, Easter Bunny visit, plus this year Jack Sparrow sails in too, and magic shows. There will be Punch and Judy and local talent schools performing, PLUS don’t forget the famous Lesnes Abbey Easter Bonnet Competition and parade…