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Learning and Engagement 

Quality Badge Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
Accredited Practitioner of The Institute for Outdoor Learning
The learning team completed the ‘Carbon Literacy for Educators’ training at The Hive, High Beach. At the end of the training we all created an individual action plan and a collective one for L&E. This ‘Carbon Pledge’ and evidence of our climate literacy learning had to be completed to receive accreditation.
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We offer a wide range of engaging curriculum based outdoor learning opportunities across the diverse 26 mile Lee Valley Regional Park where young people can try different activities, develop new skills, be inspired and have fun!

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03000 030 618

Winter learning offer

You can get your autumn and winter learning programmes for less with our winter offer! 

Enter the code 'WINTER26' when you send in your enquiry form and you can get 20% off programmes booked for dates between 1 November 2026  and 28 February 2027.

Book today and have something for your class to look forward to for the next academic year. 

See the T&Cs here. 

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View from outside the Lee Valley Ice Centre

Secondary

Lee Valley Ice Centre: Sustainability in Action KS3

Discover  how we built this new venue with sustainability in mind

Mud tree sprite

Primary

Wellbeing and Natural Art

Students are introduced to mindfulness and wellbeing through outdoor experiences.

School children looking through binnoculars

Primary

Rivers and Lakes

Water in the Lee Valley has helped to shape the park, its' habitats and wildlife.

Primary

Orienteering KS2

Explore the park with our introduction to the exciting sport of orienteering.

Group of kids building a shelter

Inclusion groups and SEND schools

Bespoke sessions: SEND schools, inclusion groups, home educators, adult and community groups

All our programmes can be adapted and/or combined to fulfil the requirements of your group.

View from outside Lee Valley Ice Centre

Primary

Lee Valley Ice Centre: Sustainability in Action KS2

Learn all about how the new Lee Valley Ice Centre has sustainability at its core

Two children holding carrots

Primary

Understanding Plants KS1

Grow your student’s knowledge of plant lifecycles, plant structure and plant your own seed to grow back at school.

Primary

Stone Age Discovery Day

Immerse your students in the world of Stone Age people.

School group on bridge over River Lee

Primary

Rivers Walk

A unique opportunity to compare and contrast the natural features of the meandering River Lea with the straight River Lee Navigation.

Scholl children in wooded area undertaking a Forest Schools session

All

Forest School

Experience Forest School, an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning.

Young child looking under log

Primary

Habitats

Students explore the weird and wonderful world of minibeasts in a variety of both terrestrial and aquatic micro-habitats.


Primary

Understanding Plants KS2

Students will learn about food chains, seed dispersal, pollination and more as we explore the plants that are all around us.

purple flowering plants next to willow dome

Primary

Water in Action

Bring your students to explore this unusual urban nature reserve in the heart of east London.

Orienteering group

Secondary

Orienteering KS3/4

Orienteering is the ultimate teambuilding activity to help your group bond and gain confidence.

Group of people with pond dipping next and white tray with water in from pond dipping session

Adults and Community Groups

Adults and Community Groups

See what we offer for adults and community groups.

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Upcoming events

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Date: 21 March - 30 June

Walthamstow Wetlands

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Nature Tots Forest School

Date: 13 April - 13 July

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Walthamstow Wetlands

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The Music is Black

Date: running until 3 January 2027

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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