Time Travelling though Nature

Event Information

Join us for a circular guided walk through the ancient woodland of Lesnes Abbey Woods, where nature and history intertwine.

This immersive walk traces the remarkable journey of the woods through time - from a Site of Special Scientific Interest dating back 55 million years, to its significance during the Roman period, the changes following 1066, the founding of Lesnes Abbey, and the lasting imprint of the Victorian era.

As we explore this unique landscape, you’ll uncover layers of history hidden within the woodland, gaining a deeper appreciation for how the past continues to shape the environment we see today.

Contributors

The Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods

Lesnes Abbey Woods is a park in the London Borough of Bexley that contains the ruins of an abbey and an ancient woodland famous for its wild daffodils.

We are the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods, or FOLAW for short, a voluntary group, funded by its membership, grants, donations and fund-raising activities. Our aim is to help promote, protect and preserve this historical place. 

Peter Carter

Peter Carter has been running woodland walks at Lesnes Abbey for a number of years. Living locally he has excellent knowledge of the woods and what is seasonal at any time.

Insta@friends_of_lesnes_abbey

Location of event

Location: Lesnes Abbey Lodge, Lesnes Abbey, New Road, London SE20AX

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