Parks and open spaces
Uncover History at Lesnes Abbey
Get ready to dig into the past. The Council in partnership with DigVentures, is hosting a week-long community archaeological excavation this April at Lesnes Abbey Woods.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s two-year ‘Lesnes 500’ project, this event commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Abbey’s dissolution. Visitors and volunteers can learn professional field skills, including scientific excavation, artefact collection and recording discoveries.
The week features:
- Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April: dedicated school engagement days.
- Other days: opportunities for the community to visit or participate.
- Saturday highlights: special sessions with the Bexley Archaeological Group and
Young Archaeologists’ Club.
Beyond the trenches, enjoy workshops, historical talks and displays led by experts.
To find out out more visit our website and link to our social media.
Join us at The Clearing
The Clearing is an award-winning unique community and outdoor educational space set amongst ancient woodland at Lesnes Abbey Woods.
There are some amazing workshops, volunteer sessions and events coming up at The Clearing provided by our partners:
Creative Nature HQ
Join our Forest Club Volunteer Thursday Sessions – meet people who also want to learn woodland crafts and woodland management skills.
Woodland Workshops provide the opportunity to learn wood carving, whittling, making withy sculptures and more.
Woodland Whisperers
woodlandwhisperersuk@gmail.com
Quiet sessions for SEN children every Wednesday morning followed by Forest School for homeschool/pre-school children. A welcoming space for children and families to learn new skills and meet likeminded people. They also run crafting activities during school holidays and bi-monthly ladies mental health sessions.
North West Kent Countryside Partnership
A new woodland programme for local nurseries linking activities to the Foundation Stage Curriculum. Morning or afternoon sessions will be offered on Fridays.
Rough Magic
bernadette@thewhiterabbit.org.uk
Award-winning author Bernadette Russell hosts storytelling performances, creative writing and storytelling workshops for adults and children. With Sophie Austin, Bernadette will also be leading “Lore of the Wild” evening story walks in the woods.