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

Details

Accessibility

https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/facilities-and-accessibility/

The park and gardens are fully accessible to wheelchair users.  The best entrance to use is situated at the bottom of the hill on New Road (near Monks Close).

There are specific Blue Badge parking bays situated on New Road near the entrance to the park (near Monks Close)  Click here for more information

Brief description

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https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/about-us/

"Lesnes Abbey is a unique green oasis, 10 minutes’ walk from Abbey Wood Train Station. At 88 hectares, this large site has lots of things to do and explore including woodland, heath, meadow and ponds, alongside formal parkland and gardens with views across the London skyline.

Visit the ruins of a 12th Century Abbey, dig in a prehistoric fossil pit or keep fit in our recreation and play areas.  Visitors can attend a range of activities, classes, events and workshops at Lesnes Abbey Lodge, which is also available for private hire (see What’s On and Hire Lesnes Abbey Lodge pages for further details). Lesnes Abbey Woods is managed by Bexley Council and is part Parks and Open Spaces.

Did you know that Lesnes Abbey is the second largest open space in the London Borough of Bexley? The largest is space is Foots Cray Meadows.

Lesnes Abbey Woods has been managed by the Council since 1986 and been a public park since 1930.  In 2014, Bexley Council Lesnes Abbey Woods was awarded Parks for People funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The grant enabled the site to be significantly developed, including:

• Building a new Lesnes Abbey Lodge that hosts conferences, school workshops, leisure activities and meetings
• A catering kiosk concession for park users
• Improved park facilities including landscaping, way finding and gardens"

https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6981

"Lesnes Abbey Woods is 88 hectares of ancient woodland, park and has a ruined Grade 11 list abbey ruin, situated 10 minutes walk from Abbey Wood train station. There is also The Clearing a new architect designed outdoor classroom."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesnes_Abbey

"Lesnes Abbey /ˈlɛsnɪs/ is a former abbey, now ruined, in Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Bexley, southeast London, England. It is a scheduled monument,[1] and the abbey's ruins are listed at Grade II[2] by Historic England.

The adjacent Lesnes Abbey Woods are a Local Nature Reserve.[3] Part of the wood is the Abbey Wood SSSI, a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest which is an important site for early Tertiary fossils.[4] "

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesnes_Abbey_Woods

"Lesnes Abbey Woods, sometimes known as Abbey Wood, is a 73-hectare[1] ancient woodland in southeast London, England. It is located near to, and named after, the ruined Lesnes Abbey in the London Borough of Bexley and gives its name to the Abbey Wood district. The woods are adjacent to the 159-ha Bostall Woods.

Lesnes Abbey Woods is a Local Nature Reserve[2][3] and includes the Abbey Wood geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, an important site for early Tertiary fossils.[4] "

Address

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

Email

For general enquiries, hiring Lesnes Abbey Lodge or one of our outdoor spaces please email lesnesabbey@bexley.gov.uk

Phone

For any queries about visiting contact Lesnes Abbey Woods on 020 8303 7777 

Website

https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/

https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6981

https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/lesnes/

Directions

Lesnes Abbey Woods is only 10 minutes’ walk from Abbey Wood Train Station.

"Lesnes Abbey is situated off the B213 Abbey Road, Abbey Wood. There are two car parks about 10 minutes walk away, situated near Abbey Wood Station, Gayton Road and Felixstowe Road car parks.  There is limited parking can be found on Abbey Road and New Road.

There are bike stands just outside Lesnes Abbey Lodge, bicycles can be secured but are left at  owners risk.  There are many paths that are suitable for cycling and for younger riders we have a BMX track  in the Recreation Area on Abbey Road""

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/facilities-and-accessibility/

Lesnes Abbey Park and Woodland Opening Times

The woodland and park are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. 2025: Public Toilets

You will find these situated at Lesnes Abbey Lodge next to the kiosk. Public toilets opening times

1st April -31st October 9:00 – 18:00

1st November – 31st March 9.00 – 17:00"

Transport

https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/lesnes/

Lesnes Abbey Woods is only 10 minutes’ walk from Abbey Wood Train Station.

2025: "By train

The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood Station and is a 10 minute walk to Lesnes Abbey Woods. Please click here for live train updates including the Elizabeth Line. The new Elizabeth Line also goes to Abbey Wood.

By bus

The park is on bus routes 229 (Thamesmead - Sidcup),  469 ( Woolwich to Erith), 301 ( Woolwich - Bexleyheath), 244 (Woolwich to Abbey Wood), 472 (North Greenwich - Abbey Wood) , B11, 180 (North Greenwich - Erith).  Bus route 99 serves the woodlands via the Woolwich Road entrance. Super Loop SL3 (Thamesmead - Bromley)

For Bus Stop Locations please click here

Transport for London Journey Planner

Click here to get to Lesnes Abbey Woods via public transport options across London"

Amenities

https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/facilities-and-accessibility/

"With 88 hectares of woodland and park, there are plenty of lovely walks that you can explore with your dog/s. The Chestnuts Kiosk kindly provide water bowls for all those dogs that are thirsty after exploring the woods.

We ask owners to keep their dogs on their lead in the park area and dogs are not allowed in the play area and Monk's Garden.

Each week we feature Dog of the Week sign up to our Instagram and Twitter, we have met some super dogs who love exploring Lesnes Abbey Woods.

Recreation Area

This comprises of an extensive play area, junior BMX track, parkour, basketball courts and outdoor gym. There is something to enjoy whatever age you are."

https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6981

• Toilets
• Accessible toilet
• Baby changing facilities
• Blue badge parking

Accessibility notes

Disabled parking is situated on New Road, near Monk's Close.

What you can expect

The abbey next to Lesnes Abbey woods. There is plenty of quiet space but also medieval activities as part of the Woodland Festival.

+ Lesnes Abbey Wood Fossil Park

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SE2 0AX

+ Public toilets

Abbey Woods, Lesnes Abbey Lodge, Lesnes, New Rd

Abbey Rd

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+ Lesnes Abbey Monk's Garden

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SE2 0AX