please go to For openingtimesandbookinginformation Public Toilets courts andoutdoor gym. play area, junior BMXtrack, parkour, basketball Recreation Area enjoy the view. drink andfood, catch up with friendsor sitand Chestnuts Kiosk park andabbey ruins. a beautifuloutlook withpanoramic views of the LesnesAbbey Lodge Facilities Instagram:- @lesnesabbeywoods Twitter:- @lesnes_abbey Facebook:- @lesnesabbey Email:- lesnesabbey@.gov.uk Website:- www.lesnesabbeywoods.org in TouchGet www.lesnesabbeywoods.org comprises of anextensive -aperfect place to relax, get a is available for hire andhas LesnesAbbey Woods How to Get to wheelchair users. There are disabled toilets. parkandgardens are accessible to Accessibility The parkisonbusroutes 301,229,244, 602. By bus: Station The nearest railway station is By Train: be found on Abbey Road andNew Road. Abbey Road, Abbey Wood. Limited parkingcan issituated off theB213 By car:

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X Grade II listed abbey ruins founded by Richard de Luci, Chief Justiciar of in Explore our beautiful abbey ruins, 1178 as penance for his role in the murder of ancient woodlands and park - , Archbishop of Canterbury. so much to see and discover X Unique Fossil Pit. Lesnes Abbey Woods includes a Site of Special Scientific Interest containing fossils from the Eocene Epoch Lesnes Abbey Woods is a unique green oasis, 10 (54.5 million years ago) including over 40 minutes’ walk from Abbey Wood Train Station. species of mammal, as well At 88 hectares, this large site has lots of things to as reptiles, fish and early do. Come and explore our: - birds. Explore the Fossil Pit where you might pick up X Beautiful ancient woodland (designated a ancient sea shells or even a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation shark’s tooth! and a Local Nature Reserve). Walk amongst X Take time to wander through the Sweet Chestnut, Birch and Oak trees. and relax in our beautiful In March see our wild Daffodils, believed to Park and Monk’s Garden. be the largest display in South East England. The landscaping has been inspired by plants By April/May our native Bluebells burst into that the monks would have used in medieval flower. It is also one of the few places in times for their infirmary. London where you can find ponds, meadows, heath and woodland habitats all on one site. Why not download our free App Lesnes Abbey Woods – have your own personal guide giving you more insights into the history and ecology of the site.