Parks · London
Lesnes Abbey Woods
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Lesnes Abbey Woods — area of ancient woodland in southeast London, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Wood · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lesnes Abbey Woods is located in Bexley, London, with the postcode SE2 0AX. The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Lesnes Abbey Woods is a public park in the United Kingdom. Named after Lesnes Abbey. Wikidata describes it as: "area of ancient woodland in southeast London, England". Coordinates: 51.4892°, 0.1281°.
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Official information
Lesnes Abbey Woods features inspiring art installations, including six large wood sculptures and a beautiful mosaic inspired by the site's history. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the woods while enjoying these artistic creations.
From the Wikipedia article
Lesnes Abbey Woods, sometimes called Abbey Wood, is a 73-hectare 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 and includes the Abbey Wood geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, an important site for early Tertiary fossils.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4892, 0.1281
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE2 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erith and Thamesmead
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Wood — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.lesnesabbeywoods.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6531293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lesnes Abbey Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nave of Lesnes Abbey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lesnes Abbey Woods?
- Lesnes Abbey Woods is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE2 0AX), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Lesnes Abbey Woods?
- Lesnes Abbey Woods — area of ancient woodland in southeast London, England.
- How do I get to Lesnes Abbey Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE2 0AX.
- Is Lesnes Abbey Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Lesnes Abbey Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lesnes Abbey Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE2 0AX.