Band playing at outdoor event

What's on

Lesnes Abbey Woods values the community around us and welcomes you to join us for a host of events, activities and workshops. Be part of it!

There is plenty to do: Fitness and art classes; school and group visits; events and volunteering opportunities.

An Evening of Baroque Masterpieces

Dive into the rich sounds of Baroque gems from Western and Eastern Europe live and up close! Join us for an unforgettable in-person journey through the dazzling world of Baroque…

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Halloween Crafts Workshop

All ghoulies and ghosties are welcome to join us at Lesnes for spooky craft making perfect for decorating for Halloween. Have a go at making your own pebble spiders, pinecone…

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Lantern Making Workshop

Bring some autumnal light into your home by making your own willow lantern. Construct the lantern and then decorate it with beautiful autumn leaves and colourful tissue paper. This 2/12…

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Lesnes Active

From a gentle stroll to yoga, pilates or tai-chi classes, Lesnes Active brings you  a great selection of activities to get you moving.

Yoga class sitting in lotus position

Book an exercise class

Try out our free trim trail

Walking group in the woods

Join one of our friendly walking groups

Explore all our activities

Whatever your level of fitness or interests, join us to improve body and mind, make friends and get out and about. There's plenty more on our Lesnes Active page.

Lesnes Learn

It's good to keep learning! Take advantage of our versatile classrooms and outside spaces to learn something new or make something surprising.

Happy woodworkers

Workshops 

Children showing their hand-made masks

Schools programme

A happy group gathering

Group opportunities