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.

A Midsummers Night’s Dream

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…

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In the Wild Holiday Club

In the Wild Holiday Club All places have now been taken. Join us at Lesnes over the summer holidays for 5 days of outdoor fun. Each day will involve being…

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Mini Beasts

Minibeast Hunting Sadly this event has now SOLD OUT Come join us at Lesnes Abbey as we explore the vegetation and flowers around the park looking for minibeasts. Learn how…

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Family Bat Walk

This event has now SOLD OUT Join us in the park as it starts to get dark to learn about the nocturnal creatures that live here. For the first part…

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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