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.

Lesnes Twilights Razmataz

Summer is back! Why not get tickets for Lesnes Abbey Twilights – an early evening street food and music event. Performance is 7-9pm but gates open to buy from our…

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Lesnes Performs!

We are really excited to welcome back Ruined Theatre with these amazing opportunities for young people and children who are interested in performance. Musical Kids – 14/15/16 April (5 – 11…

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Lesnes Abbey Easter Festival 2025

Lesnes Abbey Easter Festival is back with it’s amazing marketplace, free arts and crafts, face painting, dance workshops, Easter Bunny visit, plus this year Jack Sparrow sails in too, and…

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Lesnes Twlights Cygnet Committee

We are excited to announce the return of Lesnes Twilights! Located in the Monks Garden situated in the picturesque surroundings of the historic Lesnes Abbey Ruins our live band will be the…

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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