Events
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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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The Goblin of Lesnes
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomThe 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…
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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 Abbey Christmas Market
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin 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…
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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…
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Beetle Field Recorder Day
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin Connor Butler to help record the beetles of Lesnes Abbey Woods Beetles are vitally important insects that contribute significantly to biodiversity and ecosystem health. Many species help recycle nutrients by breaking down leaf litter and deadwood, while others control pests in gardens and parks, and others are pollinators. London’s brownfield sites, green spaces, and…
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Lesnes Abbey Easter Festival 2026
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, and 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…
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Easter Egg Hunt
FeaturedLesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomOur popular Easter Egg Hunt is Back! Find the eggs that are hiding in the park. This event is part of Lesnes Easter Fair, where there will be loads of stalls, street food and activities. If you find them all, then you will receive a small prize! There are various one hour timed slots. Please…
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Flower Pot Painting Workshop
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomPaint your own spring flower pot and plant flower seeds to either, take home and enjoy or gift as a perfect Easter present. This workshop has been subsidised by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a family workshop for children, adults come along for free. Advanced booking is essential. Workshop last for…
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Easter Crafts Workshop
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomCome to Lesnes Abbey Woods and do arts and crafts with your child/ren making crafts, what better way to spend a morning or afternoon over the Easter Holidays. Each session lasts for 2 hours. Tickets are per child. Adults come free! These workshops have been part subsided by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage…
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Mollusc Field Recorder Day
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomJoin Imogen Cavadino-Phillips to explore and record the molluscs of Lesnes Abbey Woods. Molluscs are an ecologically important and often overlooked part of the UK’s terrestrial invertebrate fauna. Slugs and snails play key roles as decomposers, herbivores, prey, and even soil engineers, helping to break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, and support food webs. Many…
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