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  • Let’s Just Create Holiday Programme

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Let’s Just Create is thrilled to offer a free Fashion and Textiles programme Monday – Thursday 10.45am - 14.45pm(occasional Friday) at Lesnes Abbey Lodge during the summer holiday as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)  a free initiative for young people aged 11–16 in the Bexley borough (see below for eligibility) To book…

    Free
  • Little Faith – a play about our Lesnes Abbey

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Little Faith – a play about our Lesnes Abbey presented by The Ruined Theatre Little Faith is a play about how and why Lesnes Abbey closed under King Henry VIII told through the eyes of the local people of Abbey Wood in the 1500’s. This short play with music, comedy and action set in the…

    £6.13 – £7.75
  • Woodland Festival & Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Woodland Festival is part of the commemoration programme marking 500 years since the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. There's loads to see and do! A Medieval Grange: jester; cook and herbalist; wool spinners; medieval musicians with period instruments; green woodworkers and a working medieval forge. Music and Dance: Folk Music; medieval dancing lesson; Morris dancing and some African…

    Free
  • 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…

    Free
  • Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Lesnes Abbey has its very own monthly farmers market! This will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month  and will feature locally sourced and handmade food, fresh produce, craft ales, as well as art and craft stalls, natural and eco-friendly products. Grab a coffee from the great Chestnuts kiosk then browse our farmers market…

  • Re-Style It Re-Use It

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Join us for our weekly Clothes Repair Workshop 4.15 - 6.15pm Our workshop is a friendly and practical space dedicated to giving your wardrobe a longer life. Whether it’s a missing button, a small tear, or a worn patch, this workshop is all about repairing and refreshing your clothes so they can be loved and…

    Free
  • Fungi Field Recorder Day

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    Join 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…

    Free
  • The Goblin of Lesnes

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, 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…

    £6.50 – £9.00
  • Lost Buildings and Ancients Lives of Lesnes Abbey Talk

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    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…

    £4
  • Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    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)  

    £32
  • Lesnes Abbey Christmas Market

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    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…

  • Lesnes Christmas Trail

    Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United Kingdom

    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…

    £4.50
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