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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Lesnes Abbey Woods":MAILTO:lesnesabbey@bexley.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T213000
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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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