Diesel Form to comply with guidelines received from HM Revenue and Customs, are required to include additional duty, payable on all Red Diesel (Gas Oil) used for propelling the vessel. Diesel Form As from 23 February 2009, Lee Valley Marina – Stanstead Abbotts in accordance with guidelines received from HM Revenue and Customs, are required to include additional duty, payable on all Red Diesel (Gas Oil) used for propelling the vessel. First name Last name Street Address City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Street Address Line 2 Country Country Select a date Diesel amount (litres) What percentage of fuel purchased do you declare will be used for propelling a private pleasure craft? Choose an option I declare that diesel purchased in Jerry/fuel cans is being used for the purpose of I am aware that the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979, which permits the use of marked diesel to propel private pleasure craft, only applies within UK waters. I acknowledge that nothing in that Act, or the making of this declaration, affects any restrictions or prohibitions that may apply to the use of the fuel for propelling private pleasure craft outside UK waters, including any restrictions or prohibitions under the law of another member state that apply within the waters of that member state. Your Signature Clear Submit > Thank you for your Diesel Form submission. Your order is being processed. Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

There's lots of waterbodies in the park and keeping safe around them is essential. Find out more about our Bylaws and how you can keep yourself and others safe Staying safe around water Entering water in the park isn’t permitted – not only is it against our Byelaws and but this rule is there to help keep you safe too. In recent years the number of accidental drownings in the UK has risen – a sad fact but true. We’ve set out some advice below to help you enjoy the park this summer. Reporting incidents Report any of the following incidents on the numbers below: unruly or dangerous behaviour in and around water accidents, incidents or near misses wildlife in trouble Contact us 03000 030 610 between 08:00 - 17:00 01992 210 196 between 17:00 - 08:00 In an emergency call 999 Remember Robbie Robbie Lea was a fun loving, sporty 17 year old boy when he entered North Met Pit in the summer of 2017. What was meant to be a laugh with his mates, turned into tragedy as Robbie drowned after the effects of cold water shock took hold. After his tragic death, Robbie’s mum, Sarah, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and other local and national organisations came together to create the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership. Its aim is to help educate children and young people about water safety through assemblies and community events. If you’d like to find out more please email our Learning and Engagement team on learning@leevalleypark.org.uk. Why not? What should I do? Where can I swim? What can parents do? Calling parents! Did you know that 83% of people that drown accidentally are male and there’s been a marked increase in teenagers, mainly young boys and men, entering the waterbodies in the park. We understand that young people want to enjoy themselves, but please share with them the different dangers there are in the water and how they can save themselves and others if they find themselves in danger. You can read the Canal & River Trust's advice for young people here . Why not? Entering water in the park isn’t allowed– it’s dangerous and against our Byelaws. Here are a few of the reason why this isn’t permitted. Here are some other great organisations who have information on water safety: Royal Life Saving Society RNLI Canal & River Trust It’s colder that it looks Inland water is always a lot colder than you think, even on hot days. The drop in your body temperature as you enter the cold water can cause Cold Water Shock . This is where you lose control of your breathing, use of your limbs and if left too long can fall unconscious. This could be fatal. Remember float to live – relax on your back while your body adjusts then make your way to safety. It’s dirtier than it looks From abandoned industrial equipment, dumped trollies, empty glass bottles, wrappers, animal wee and poo… the list goes on! Although our open water is a haven for wildlife it has, unfortunately, been a dumping ground and is still treated disrespectfully today. There’s no way of knowing what’s in the water and what could be going onto your skin, hair and if you accidentally swallow any of the water, into your body. Weil’s disease, also known as Leptospirosis, is a serious infection transmitted through animal wee (particularly from rodents) or contaminated water – you can’t see it, smell it and won’t know you’ve got it until you start experiencing symptoms. Find out more about it here . Dumped rubbish can also cause obstructions underwater which you could get trapped by - this could stop you from getting out of the water to safety. It’s stronger than it looks Lots of water in the park has underwater currents, which you can’t see from the surface. You can easily get caught up in the flow and will tire easily trying to escape. If you find yourself caught in a current, don’t try to swim against it, stay calm, swim with the current and call for help It’s lonelier than it looks There are no lifeguards at our waterbodies so there’s no one to help you. The average time for an emergency ambulance is 8 minutes but with lots of winding paths and detours in the park finding you in an emergency is a lot harder and extra time in cold water can have devastating consequences. A great way to pinpoint your position in the park is with the What3Words app. This will give you three words for your precise location within a 3m square and can be used by emergency services to help find you. Where can I swim? We understand that a lot of people enjoy open water swimming and here are some places around the Lee Valley where you can enjoy it in a safe environment. Lee Valley White Water Centre Herts Young Mariners Base H2O Rampage Redricks Lakes Hampstead Health What should I do? Whenever you’re around water – follow water safety code Stop and think : take in your surroundings, do your research and read all local signs. Stay together: when visiting places with water, go with a friend or family. Only swim at life guarded venues. If you do find yourself in an emergency Call for help! Shout to people on land or call 999 and ask for Fire and Rescue. Do not enter the water to try and help anyone – you could be putting yourself in danger too and making rescues more complicated. Float to live! Lie flat on your back with your arms and legs out like a star, stay calm, and try and keep your breathing at a normal pace. You can see more on float to live here . Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

Explore the top locations in the Lee Valley for filming and event hire. Wide open spaces, tranquil gardens and historic buildings, all commutable from London. Event hire and filming Whether you’re looking for historic gardens, award winning open spaces, beautiful lakes and rivers or tranquil countryside, Lee Valley Regional Park has it. Contact us events@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 640 Site hire form > Read our testimonials > Spaces and venues to hire Apply to hold an event Filming in the park Broxbourne Riverside Size: 12,125m² Postcode: EN10 7AX See the site > Showground and River Lee Country Park Size: 163,764m² Postcode: EN9 1AB See the site > Tottenham Marshes Size: 3,400m² Postcode: N17 0XD See the site > Area 12 at Lee Valley White Water Centre Size: 4,500m² Postcode: EN9 1AB See the site > Green Plaza Size: 1,000m² Postcode: E20 3AB See the site > Turnershill Marsh Size: 5,520m² Postcode: EN8 9AJ See the site > Northwest Arena (Picketts Lock) Size: 7,600m² Postcode: N9 0AS See the site > Leyton Marsh Size: 16,000m² Postcode: E10 7QL See the site > Middlesex Filter Beds Size: 2,000m² Postcode: E5 0BS See the site > East Lawns Size: 12,500m² Postcode: E20 3AD See the site > Three Mills Green Size: 23,600m² Postcode: E3 3DU See the site > Gunpowder Park Size: 37,402m² Postcode: EN9 3GP See the site > Myddelton House Gardens Sizes from 300m² to 900m² Postcode: EN2 9HG See the site > Western Plaza Size: 4,046m² Postcode: E20 3AD See the site > Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Size: 10,521m² Postcode: EN10 6TD See the site > Disc Golf Area Size: 12,908m² Postcode: EN9 1AB See the site > Waltham Abbey Gardens Size: 47,822m² Postcode: EN9 1XQ See the site > WaterWorks Field Size: 4,600m² Postcode: E10 7QB See the site > Rye House Gatehouse Size: 7,000m² Postcode: EN11 0EH See the site > Events within the park Choose from our award winning open spaces and take advantage of the natural beauty within Lee Valley Regional Park. Stretching along 26 miles, 10,000 acres, there are several open spaces to choose from for your next event venue within London, Hertfordshire and Essex. The experienced Events team have good knowledge of the park and hosting all scales of events including music festivals, sporting events, charity challenges, country fairs and more. The Authority has a duty to develop and preserve leisure, recreation, sport and nature throughout the park and the Events Team are keen to work in partnership to develop activities and events that encourage use of the park in these ways. Apply to hold an event To apply to host an event in the park, please: Read our event application guidance Fill out and submit our site hire form a minimum of two months before your event. Site hire form > Commercial filming and photography Whether you're looking for historic gardens, award winning architecture, working farms, world class sports facilities or a unit base, Lee Valley has it - and all within easy reach of Central London. All our commercial filming and photography requirements are handled by Lee Valley Film Office , visit their website to find out more about the locations available and their contact details. For all press enquires please contact our Press Office . Head to Lee Valley Film Office testimonials Testimonials Running events in the park “Working with Lee Valley Regional Authority is always a pleasure. Their team is incredibly supportive, making the lead-up to our events seamless and stress-free. On event day, their professionalism and helpfulness shine through, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We have worked with them for 10 years and will continue to do so!” James Shipley - Managing Director - Active Training World Events “Lee Valley has consistently delivered exceptional service to RunThrough over the years. This phenomenal venue has been instrumental in hosting a diverse array of distances, ranging from a 1 mile race to the Half Marathon. Thousands of our runners have triumphantly crossed the finish line here, with feedback consistently highlighting it as an inspiring and unforgettable place to run. We eagerly anticipate continuing our successful partnership with you for many more years to come!” Ross - RunThrough Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

After a short hiatus, the Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 and Lee Valley Regional Park’s 60th year. Over the past year, our volunteers have snapped photos as part of our Volunteer Photo Competition opening a window into the different areas, activities and wildlife you can see throughout the seasons. A winner is voted for each of the categories and the favourites have their monthly staring moment in the final calendar. Buying your 2027 Volunteers Calendar Calendars cost £7 (discount available for Lee Valley Regional Park staff and volunteers). You can pick calendars up from: Myddelton House Gardens https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/wildlife-discovery-centre Or order online and have it sent direct to you (there's a £2 delivery charge for this option). Our category winners You can see the winners below and purchase a calendar so you can enjoy the vistas over 2027. Canoeist at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Image by Lesley Alsford. Winner of Sport and Leisure category Honey Bee on Yellow Gazania at Myddelton House Gardens. Image by David Gilbert. Winner Overall and Nature category Amwell Walkway in Ware. Image by Debbie Arnold. Winner of Views and Landscape category

We know we’ve only just got into the swing of autumn but we can already hear the Christmas carols calling. Check out how we can help you get your shopping list ticked, creating your own decorations and get into the spirit. Gift voucher for our sporting venues You can choose whether you want to gift a digital gift voucher for a monetary amount or give an experience they'll never forget. Check out the different options below: Digital Gift Vouchers - Available in £10, £25, £50, and £100, these vouchers can be redeemed for select activities at Lee Valley White Water Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark. Vouchers for Lee Valley White Water Centre White Water Experience for One - £65 White Water Experience for Two - £130 Lake Activity Experience - £17 Vouchers for Lee Valley VeloPark VeloPark Experience - £46 VeloPark Experience Plus - £59 BMX, Road or MTB Experience - £17 Vouchers for Lee Valley Riding Centre Junior Have a Go Experience Gift Voucher - £35 Adult Have a Go Experience Gift Voucher - £40 Equestrian Simulator Gift Voucher - £50 PSSSTT...also keep and eye out for Black Friday deals on gift vouchers 🤫 Make your own Christmas Wreath Join us at Myddelton House Gardens, where our Head Gardener will be leading a session using natural materials to adorn your front door this festive season. Dates: 27 and 28 November, 4 and 5 December Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Price: £50 Feel the festive spirit in the gardens Head to the courtyard at Myddelton House, where the Enfield Brass Band will be playing festive tunes. Seasonal treats will be for sale in the Bowles Tea Room, and you can purchase natural decorations from the gardens too. Date: 12 December Time: 16:30 – 18:30 Price: FREE Enjoy a festive treat with a afternoon tea Get a rare opportunity to see inside the Grade II Myddelton House and enjoy a festive-themed Afternoon Tea. Date: 19 December Time: 12:00 and 14:00 Price: £35

As summer slips away and we head into the cooler and colourful autumn months the parks flora and fauna once again changes - read on to find out more about the park's autumn highlights. Autumn migration Autumn is a time of movement for many of our bird species. As summer draws to a close our summer migrants begin their journey back to warmer wintering grounds and our first passage and overwintering birds start to arrive. Keep an eye on our Wildlife Sightings page for the seasonal highlights. Sites with insect-rich muddy margins, so tempting for wading birds, such as Cornmill Meadows, Amwell Nature Reserve, WaterWorks Centre nature reserve and Hall Marsh Scrape are always worth a speculative visit. By late September, Redwing arrive from their Scandinavian breeding grounds. The distinctive red patches along their flanks and underwings make them stand out - especially when they’re feasting on berries or probing fields for worms. They’re often seen alongside Fieldfare, another charismatic winter thrush. Flora and Fauna highlights Bittern The Lee Valley is an important site for wintering Bittern, a secretive buff-brown member of the heron family. Bittern spend much of their time hidden in reedbeds where they feed on fish such as Rudd and Perch. Bittern return to the valley from September onwards, one of the best places to see them is from the Wildlife Discovery Centre at Fishers Green in River Lee Country Park. Volunteers and staff are on hand to help you spot one – they are particularly well camouflaged amongst the golden-brown autumnal reeds. Once extinct in the UK, concerted efforts from a number of conservation organisations has meant that numbers have now increased to over 283 booming males in 2025. ‘Booming’ is the name given to the call the male makes to attract a mate and mark its territory. While breeding hasn’t been recorded in the Lee Valley yet, we're working to make the reedbeds better every year… so watch this space! We will be hosting the annual Bittern Roost Watch event on 18 January 2026 where you can join us to find out more about these amazing birds and have a chance to see one roosting in the reeds. Barn Owl If you spot a pale, silent figure gliding over the grasslands at dusk, it’s probably a Barn Owl. With exceptional hearing and soundless flight, these graceful hunters seek out voles and mice in the twilight. Its Latin name is Tyto Alba – which is quite literally – white owl. You may notice Barn Owl boxes that have been placed on trees and poles around the park. These boxes supplement natural roosting and nesting features, such as hollow trees and old barns, which are becoming scarcer. Each year a licenced bird ringer checks our boxes and rings any young, which are known as owlets and are initially white and fluffy before developing the distinctive heart shaped face. This helps us to learn more about the population in the park and their movements. Water Vole Over the summer Water Voles have maintained their territories and may have reared up to five litters. As the days grow shorter, breeding stops and the Water Voles start to prepare for winter. Autumn sees their focus turn to fattening themselves up for the winter months, storing energy for cold periods which they spend in torpor – these are periods of dormancy to conserve energy when food is scarce. They will also start to create food stores in their burrows that they can eat during the winter months. In partnership with the Herts and Middlesex Water Vole and Invasive Species project, we undertake the second Key Sites Survey of the year on our important Water Vole sites Silvermeade and Cornmill Meadows. These provide a useful overview of how the Water Voles have fared throughout the breeding season. If you would like to find out more about these charismatic animals why not book onto our Water Voles and Wetlands event on 20 September 2026 - see event detail > Floating Pennywort The invasive non-native plant, Floating Pennywort is native to the Americas and has become established in the waterways of the UK having rapidly spread from garden ponds. It grows at a prolific rate – up to 20cms in a day - creating dense mats, reducing sunlight and depleting oxygen, in turn killing native fish, invertebrates and plants. There is a fantastic project in the River Lea Catchment to eradicate Floating Pennywort which has been pioneered in the River Stort by Whoosh Canoes. The project is led by Paddle UK, The Angling Trust and supported by partners including local paddle clubs, statutory bodies and other agencies, utility companies and many volunteers. They organise tasks where Floating Pennywort is removed from the river by canoeists and paddle boarders supported by volunteers on the bank. All fragments of the plant need to be removed as it can quickly recolonise from just a small fragment. Autumn is a good time to clear areas as waterbirds will have stopped nesting. Habitats and their management Reedbed management Reedbeds are a hugely important habitat in the Lee Valley and are home to a wide range of species including reedbed specialists like Bittern and Reed Bunting. If left unmanaged they would eventually turn to woodland. During the autumn months management of reedbeds can start to take place as the nesting season has finished. Willow scrub that has started to establish is removed and in some areas swathes of reedbed will be cut and removed to encourage new fresh growth and prevent the development of a deep layer of leaf litter. Ditch management Ditches need regular management otherwise they become clogged with vegetation and eventually may dry up. After the breeding season management can take place to remove some vegetation from the channels, the Rangers are careful to programme work sensitively, working on areas in rotation so that habitat is always retained on site for wildlife to use. By maintaining a balance of open water and emergent vegetation, ditches provide excellent habitat for species such as Water Voles, dragonflies and Grass Snake. Surveys Wetland Bird Survey The Wetland Bird Survey or WeBS as it is known is a long-running national survey organised by the BTO, undertaken monthly to monitor waterbird populations in the UK. Counts are undertaken on the majority of waterbodies found the Lee Valley, where volunteers note every wetland bird they see, providing invaluable data to assist with our management. The counts can take place all year, but the core dates are from September to March. Upcoming planned events Throughout the year the park runs special wildlife themed events. Up coming events include Discover Bats, Moths and More - 4 September 2026 Water Voles and Wetlands – 20 September 2026 Guided Walk: Birds of River Lee Country Park - 24 September 2026 Guided Walk: Birds of River Lee Country Park - 22 October 2026 Guided Walk: Birds of River Lee Country Park - 26 November 2026 Bittern Roost Watch – 17 January 2027 Know the latest If you want to be kept up to date with our events or wildlife sign why not sign up to our enewsletters. We have specific enewsletters so you only get sent information of interest to you. Find out more and sign up today >