Abbeys & priories · London
Lady of the Woods
In or near Darenth.
Lady of the Woods — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Wood · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lady of the Woods is a place of interest in London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Erith and Thamesmead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area SE2.
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Official information
Lady of the Woods features a collection of impressive wood sculptures created by artist Tom Harvey, located throughout Lesnes Abbey Woods. The site also includes beautiful gateways and a mosaic inspired by the history of the Abbey, showcasing the artistic contributions of various local artists.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Abbey Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lady of the Woods is located in the Abbey Wood area of London, within the unparished area of Bexley, postcode SE2. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised for its ecological value within the Abbey Wood SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4869, 0.1291
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE2 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erith and Thamesmead
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Wood — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n10234509617 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lady of the Woods?
- Lady of the Woods is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE2 0AX), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Lady of the Woods?
- Lady of the Woods — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Lady of the Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE2 0AX.
- Is Lady of the Woods a protected site?
- Yes — Lady of the Woods is part of the Abbey Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lady of the Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE2 0AX.