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SUMMARY:Lesnes Abbey Farmers  Market
DESCRIPTION:Lesnes Abbey has its very own monthly farmers market!\n\n\nThis 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.\n\n\n\nGrab a coffee from the great Chestnuts kiosk then browse our farmers market stalls such as local butchers\, gourmet quiches\, fresh bread\, handcrafted soy candles\, cheeses\, preserves\, plants\, honey\, coffee blends and more.\n\n\nThe Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods also give free walking tours of the abbey and woods (donations are always welcome)\n\n\n\n\nLesnes Abbey Lodge is a 10 minute walk from Abbey Wood Train Station. You can get to the site by buses 244\, 299 and 311 and many more. There is Gayton Road Car Park 5 minutes walk from the site (£3.10 for 4 hours)\n\n\nFor more information and for stall news go to facebook.com/LesnesAbbeyFarmersMarket\n\n\nThis is event is brought to you by CC Events UK working partnership with Lesnes Abbey Lodge
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/lesnes-abbey-woods-market/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Events
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SUMMARY:Lesnes Twilight presents The Electronix a tribute to the 80s
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the return of Lesnes Twilights! \nLocated in the Monks Garden situated in the picturesque surroundings of the historic Lesnes Abbey Ruins our live band will be The Electonix – a tribute to the 80’s \nDig out from the back of the wardrobe your bright neon clothes and shoulder pads for an evening of 1980s music.   The Electonix will be playing iconic sounds from Yazoo\, Human League\, Eurythmics through to Erasure and much much more. \nDoors/Bar/Food- from 5pm \nShow starts: 6.30pm \nTickets start from £11 +booking fee (bring your own chair or blanket) or £16 + booking fee that includes tables and chairs \nThere will be a pay bar serving alcohol on the night and some yummy street food offerings too. \n(please DO NOT bring any external alcohol onto site this will breach our licensing rules)
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/lesnes-twilight-presents-the-electronix-a-tribute-to-the-80s/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T150000
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SUMMARY:Musicals at the Abbey
DESCRIPTION:If you love the musicals\,this is an event not to be missed.\nAfter 2 sell out years  Musicals at The Abbey are back. Join us for this star line up of west end talent in the historical and atmospheric Lesnes Abbey Ruins. The event of the year at Lesnes\, musical hit after hit\, along with Pimm’s & nibbles in the sun. \nCast includes Broadway and West End star David Thaxton\, \nITV Changing Ends Star Nancy Sullivan (Les Miserables and many more) Jenna Boyd (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry\, Les Miserables)\, Baker Mukasa Currently in West Ends Cabaret and Compere Conor Sheridan (Scrooge). \nAt Lesnes Abbey Ruins – 19th of July \n3pm – 5pm  \nTickets from £18
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/musicals-at-the-abbey/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Ruined Theatre":MAILTO:info@theruinedtheatre.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260728T133729Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Minibeast Hunting \nSadly this event has now SOLD OUT \nCome join us at Lesnes Abbey as we explore the vegetation and flowers around the park looking for minibeasts. Learn how to use a sweep net along with other equipment such as 2 way microscopes and discover the amazing insects\, spiders and other smaller creatures that call Lesnes home. \nTimes: 10-11:15\, 11:30-12:45\, 1:00-2:15 \nMeet outside the lodge by the chestnut kiosk (booking is essential)
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/mini-beasts/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Children’s Workshops,Lesnes Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lesnes Abbey Woods":MAILTO:lesnesabbey@bexley.gov.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260728T133644Z
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SUMMARY:In the Wild Holiday Club
DESCRIPTION:In the Wild Holiday Club \nAll places have now been taken. \nJoin us at Lesnes over the summer holidays for 5 days of outdoor fun. Each day will involve being out in nature doing different activities such as arts and crafts\, games\, den building\, whittling\, minibeast hunting\, fossil digging and fire lighting to name a few. Campfire cooking or packed lunches will also be provided for each day. So\, if you are adventurous and love making new friends and trying new things then this might be the club for you. \nThe Club runs daily from 24 – 28 August (9.30 – 2.30pm) If you want to book multiple days add the first day to the cart then hit the back back button etc.  There will be up to 15 children per day\, they will be with two members of staff who are DBS checked running the Club each day.  When booking please remember to complete the H&S form. \nThis Club has been subsidised through funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/in-the-wild-holiday-club/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Children’s Workshops,Lesnes Events
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SUMMARY:Family Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:This event has now SOLD OUT \nJoin us in the park as it starts to get dark to learn about the nocturnal creatures that live here. For the first part of the walk\, everyone will get the chance to use UV torches to find insects\, plants and fungi that glow in the dark. Afterwards once the sun has set\, we will switch to using bat detectors to find and listen to the bat species that hunt and fly about the park and woods. \nPlease note that we cannot guarantee the appearance of any animals on this walk and that this event maybe postponed due to bad weather. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather\, wear sturdy shoes and bring torches. For this event I am afraid no dogs.
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/family-bat-walk/
LOCATION:Lesnes Abbey Lodge\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Children’s Workshops,Lesnes Events,Lesnes Learn
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SUMMARY:A Midsummers Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:End the summer with this special evening in the ancient woods amongst the trees and the bird songs\, surrounded by the words of William Shakespeare performed by The Ruined Theatre Company. We will take you on an evening of love\, magic and comedy! \nThis adapted version of Midsummer Night’s will be the first time Shakespeare has been performed in Abbey Wood marking a special occasion! And where better to stage it than the new beautiful Clearing Space\, sitting amongst the ancient trees and the willow weaves of Lesnes Abbey Wood. \nWith a large cast of 15 actors this promises to be an evening of chaos\, fun and beauty! \nPlease note the performance will begin at Lesnes Abbey’s Monks Gardens before heading into our magical woods to The Clearing. \nThis production runs for 75 mins and has been adapted by Katie Overstall.\nSuitable for 10+ years\nWe welcome you to bring chairs and blankets to the space \nDATES \n28th AUGUST -4th SEPTEMBER 2026\, Various times see bookings page. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/event/a-midsummers-nights-dream/
LOCATION:The Clearing\, New Road\, London\, London\, SE2 0AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lesnes Events
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