Woodland Festival & Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market
Schedule
Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Lesnes Abbey Ruins Lodge | Dagenham, EN
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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 Grange: 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 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
For more information please go to https://www.friendsoflesnesabbeyandwoods.com/woodland-festival-2025
It is so easy to get to Lesnes Abbey by public transport!
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Where is it happening?
Lesnes Abbey Ruins Lodge, Dagenham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
