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When things start and how long they last (roughly!)
When things start and how long they last (roughly!)
NOTE: ALTHOUGH WE AIM TO KEEP TO THIS SCHEDULE IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE CHECK CLOSE TO THE DAY
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
1 hr
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR
An archaeological tour of Lesnes Abbey ruins covering the latest research and understanding of the history of this once great abbey.
Meet at point 3 and Tony will take you around the abbey ruins explaining the most important features and giving you an insight into what they tell us about the history of Lesnes Abbey.
NOTE: There are limited places on this tour and it should be booked through Open House. You might be lucky if you turn up on the day, and if not you can still visit the historical exhibition, buy a guide book and look around the abbey ruins yourself.
50 m
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
Our popular motley fool, Merryman, has taken a break from touring old England to share in our commemorations. He will be in the medieval village entertaining the residents and visitors... click below to find out more.
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
30 m
GARDEN TOUR
GARDEN TOUR
Explore the flowers, plants and trees in the Monks Garden with one of the volunteer gardeners while the festival warms up.
30 m
CHURCH SERVICE
CHURCH SERVICE
The Abbey Wood Community Church will hold a Christian service in the Chapter House of the abbey which is located on the east side of the Cloister. The canons of Lesnes Abbey would have met here every morning with the abbot. All welcome.
25 m
MEDIEVAL INSTRUMENTS - TALK & DEMO
MEDIEVAL INSTRUMENTS - TALK & DEMO
Find out about the history and use of some common and rarely seen medieval instruments and music with this talk and demonstration in the Lodge with two of the countries leading experts, Vicki and Jonny, performing later as the Sounds of Time.
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
25 m
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
Our Jester, Merryman, jumps on the stage to warm-up old and young with some juggling, jesting and magical tricks.
1 hr
WOODLAND WALK
WOODLAND WALK
Explore the woods on this informative walk that explains the history of the landscape, the natural habitat and the features left by Lesnes Abbey.
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
55 m
SOUNDS OF TIME
SOUNDS OF TIME
Come to our main stage and listen to some haunting and bawdy medieval and modern folk music played on 500 year old musical instruments by Sounds of Time.
90 m
A somatic, embodied and sensory experience at a nearby, but quiet spot in the woods that you will be lead to.
A relaxing mindful experience during which you will become more in touch with yourself and the woodland surroundings.
25 m
BEING A BEEKEEPER
BEING A BEEKEEPER
Find out about how keeping bees can give you a real buzz.
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
55 m
UNDERSTANDING AND CREATING URBAN PONDS
UNDERSTANDING AND CREATING URBAN PONDS
Ponds are vital for our ecosystems, providing the water and insects that support many species, especially birds and bats. They also have their own unique species of reptiles, fish and dragonflies. Learn about ponds and how to make your own.
25 m
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
Our motley fool returns to the small stage for some more amusing entertainment.
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
30 m
OUR SNOW SISTERS
OUR SNOW SISTERS
Singalong with the Snow Sisters as they perform a medley of favourite songs.
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
55 m
LOCAL FOLK MUSIC
LOCAL FOLK MUSIC
Local folk groups will play traditional folk music.
Flatfoot Johnny kicks off with his new five piece blue grass band.
Tideway, a popular trio, follow on with an entertaining and humorous folk music repertoire.
30 m
OUR SNOW SISTERS
OUR SNOW SISTERS
Your chance to get a selfie with the Snow Sisters as they wander around the medieval village talking to their subjects.
55 m
HERBAL REMEDIES
HERBAL REMEDIES
Before we all reached for the medicine cabinet, we went to the woods and gathered herbs that our forebears told us would cure our ailments. Find out about these natural remedies and how they still work today.
55 m
BUTTERFLY WALK
BUTTERFLY WALK
Look for butterfly and moth habitats and the plants that attract and support them.
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
25 m
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
Our Jester returns to get everyone in the mood for the culmination of the day and the grand procession.
55 m
SOUNDS OF TIME
SOUNDS OF TIME
Come to the medieval grange, listen to some old medieval tunes and join in with a bit of dancing the very old fashioned way.
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
25 m
DRUM AFRICA
DRUM AFRICA
Hailing from deepest darkest Greenwich, Drum Africa will show just how versatile and melodic African drumming is.
25 m
GROW YOUR OWN VEG
GROW YOUR OWN VEG
There's nothing more satisfying than sitting down to a meal that you've grown yourself. Find out the secrets of success to go from potting tray to table.
55 m
BEE WALK
BEE WALK
The honey bee is just one of many bee species, most of which don't live in a hive. Find out about them and look for bee habitats.
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
30 m
MORRIS DANCERS
MORRIS DANCERS
Some traditional Cotsworld Morris with all the essential bells and whistles to ramp up the atmosphere and get everyone ready to process through the woods.
25 m
SOUNDS OF TIME
SOUNDS OF TIME
More medieval styled folk music as we head towards the climax of the day and the grand procession.
25 m
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
MERRYMAN THE JESTER
Our Jester returns to get everyone in the mood for the culmination of the day and the grand procession.
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
30 m
GRAND PROCESSION
GRAND PROCESSION
Join everyone in a grand procession around the abbey and through the woods!
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
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