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Half day introduction to Spoon Carving (beginners)
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomThis beginner's class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on becoming familiar with the tools of the craft without the pressure of knowing what to carve. As you gain confidence with the tools, you begin…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Lesnes Twlights Cygnet Committee
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomWe are excited to announce the return of Lesnes Twilights! Located in the Monks Garden situated in the picturesque surroundings of the historic Lesnes Abbey Ruins our live band will be the amazing 'Cygnet Committee' "Playing songs from The Cure, to The Clash via Bowie, The Stones and More" Doors/Bar/Food- from 5pm Show starts: 7pm Tickets start…
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Little Faith – a short play about Lesnes Abbey
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomThe Ruined Theatre in association with Bexley Council & National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking the 500th anniversary since the closure of Lesnes Abbey, bring you a new play, Little Faith by Piers Black. Set in the walls of the Lesnes Abbey Ruins this play is about community, faith and hope, taking you on a tale…
£2.00 – £3.50
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