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Woodland Festival plus Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. Discover Lesnes Abbey and its ancient woodland.

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Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey. Discover Lesnes Abbey and its ancient woodland.

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Free

Location

Lesnes Abbey Lodge
Lesnes Abbey Woods
New Road
London
SE2 0AX

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This event is run by the organisation Friends of Lesnes Abbey & Woods. View their organisation details and other listed services.

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We are holding another Woodland Festival as part of commemorating 500 years since the dissolution of Lesnes Abbey.

There's loads to see and do!

A Medieval Village: 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 drumming… and we'll finish off with a grand  procession for everyone to participate in.

Kid's Favourites: Appearances by some well loved children's characters… The Snow Sisters; exploratory trails; quizzes; get dressed up for the procession!

Explore the Woods and Nature: Talks; walks; woodland mindfulness; bees; butterflies; ponds and more.

Historical information: Archaeological walk; An exhibition on Lesnes Abbey.

Creativity: An art show; crafting; cyanotype printing and plenty more to have a go at.

Woodland Crafts: At "The Clearing" join in with creative crafting, woodland relaxation and other fun activities.

Popular Farmer's Market: fabulous food and drink and a special focus on crafts and the environment.

Location

Lesnes Abbey Lodge

Location

Lesnes Abbey Lodge
Lesnes Abbey Woods

New Road

London

SE2 0AX

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible