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Lee Valley Logbook

Welcome to our Lee Valley Logbook! Here you'll uncover new adventures, activities and ideas with every turn of a digital page. What are you waiting for? It's time to explore 👇

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Love walking

May is National Walking Month and a great time to celebrate the joys and benefits of walking. Read our blog to find our about routes and more.

May 1, 20253 min read

Kids looking out the window at the Wildlife Discovery Centre

Easter celebrations for everyone!

Check out the different things that are happening the park this Easter holidays for all age groups – even for those big kids.

Mar 27, 20254 min read

Spotlight on... spring wildlife

Discover the wildlife and flora you can see in the park this spring

Mar 19, 20254 min read

Wooden tern raft with birds sat on it on Seventy Acres Lake

Spotlight on... working for wildlife

See what habitat works are being done throughout the park this spring

Mar 19, 20253 min read

View from the river at Stanstead with blossom

Show some love for the Lee Valley this spring

The brighter seasons are here - wake up from your winter slumber along with nature and begin exploring.

Mar 17, 20253 min read

Lee Valley Regional Park’s Starring Role

2024 was a bumper year for events from high fashion photoshoots, filming for TV or charity events - where might your spot the park next?

Feb 4, 20251 min read

Looking forward to brighter days in the February half term

Say goodbye to the cloudy days of January and begin to plan for the February half term

Jan 30, 20253 min read

Make the most of the outdoors during Twixmas

Be inspired to get out of the house during the Christmas break.

Dec 26, 20242 min read

Musing the Marshes - autumn/winter 2024

A lot has happened in the short time since I last put pen to paper. The world is a different place and so are the marshes. I was...

Dec 19, 20246 min read

Managing the marshes - spring/summer 2024 update

Spring/summer 2024 newsletter for Walthamstow and Leyton Marshes

Jun 14, 20246 min read

Our staffs’ favourite stomps!

May is #NationalWalkingMonth supported by Living Streets and we asked our team what their most-loved walking routes are to inspire you.

May 3, 20242 min read

Cracking days out for kids and adults this Easter

Holidays aren’t just for kids, they’re for the whole family so we have great ideas for the break

Mar 12, 20243 min read

Spring into life this February half term

The wildlife is waking up and it’s time to get out of that winter slumber!

Jan 25, 20242 min read

See the wonder of wildlife this winter

Some might think most wildlife hibernates during the colder months, and though this is true for some animals keeping busy in the park.

Jan 4, 20243 min read

Autumn adventures this half term

Autumn has finally arrived in the park following the surprise hot spell we’ve had the last few weeks! Crisp mornings, foggy breath and...

Oct 16, 20233 min read

Make the most of the woodland this autumn

This #ForestWeek we want to share with you the different wooded areas in the park and trees you might find.

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Beat the summer holiday fatigue

Holidays can be hard juggling keeping the kids busy without breaking the bank! We have rounded up the best events and activities in the...

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Start summer with some half term fun!

Half term is here again and there’s lots going on in the park!

May 19, 20233 min read

Easter is almost here!

Although the sunshine is yet to make a lasting appearance, we’re excited to have a pause on school life to enjoy the outdoors with the...

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Keep exploring during the winter months!

Winter can be hard when you’re cooped up inside the house! Take inspiration from us with our outdoor inspired activities from free adventure

Jan 26, 20232 min read