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Lee Valley Regional Park has offer a range of options for specimen anglers from large gravel pits to the wild feeling Old River Lee. Our fisheries are run externally by licensees, angling clubs, societies and consortia. Fisheries There are a range of angling venues in the park run by licensees, angling clubs, societies and consortia. Contact us fisheries@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 622 Check the latest visitor information > Licensed fisheries Things near by Plan your visit How to get here There are lots of different angling locations within the park. You can find all the locations of our angling venues on the licensed fisheries tab and plan your journey here . Lee Valley Fisheries Admirals Walk, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Ashley, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Bowyers Water, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Glen Faba, Roydon, Essex Nazeing Meads, Waltham Abbey, Essex North Met Pit, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Stanstead Innings Complex, Ware, Hertfordshire Waltons Walk & Cornmill Stream, Waltham Abbey, Essex See website > Kings Weir Fishery Langridge Lake, Nazeing, Essex Old River Lee, Kings Weir, Hertfordshire See website > Ware Angling Club Old Lea & Mill Pool, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Dobbs weir Pool & Island, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Slipe Lane Pits, Wormley, Hertfordshire See website > Things near by Lee Valley Boat Centre Set on the banks of the River Lee, you can explore the waterways by boat with all the family See more > Glen Faba A short walk from Dobbs Weir, you'll find this secluded area of grassland and reedbeds See more > Hertford County Yacht Club This clubs has great opportunities for grass roots sailors See more > Nazeing Meads Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir See more > Fishers Green A hub in the middle of River Lee Country Park with sculptures to find and wildlife to see See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Find out more about parking in our open spaces and the charges that all help manage and maintain the park we all love Parking in the park Car park tariffs apply at several car parks in and around River Lee Country Park. See who manages the car parks, how to pay and our permits. Contact us carparkingpermits@leevalleypark.org.uk Check the latest visitor information > Car parks in the park How to pay Annual car parking permits Blue Badge parking Blue Badge holders Free parking is available for all Blue Badge holders in any of our car parks where charges apply. You’ll need to register your details with us to be eligible. To register: Please email us at carparkingpermits@leevalleypark.org.uk with the following information: Full name Contact email address Car registration (up to two registration numbers can be registered) A scanned copy or photo of both sides of your Blue Badge Please allow seven days for your registration to be activated. Parking in Broxbourne Borough Council managed car parks Free parking is available for all Blue Badge holders in Broxbourne Borough Council managed car parks. Please display your Blue Badge on your dashboard. ParkingEye managed car parks Clayton Hill (location ref: 806337) Cornmill Meadows (location ref: 806335) Fishers Green (location ref: 800969) Gunpowder Park (location ref: 806338) Hooks Marsh (location ref: 806328) Waltham Abbey Gardens (location ref: 59780) Broxbourne Mill & Meadows (location ref: 806339) Cheshunt Country Walk (location ref: 806341) Pindar (location ref: 806347) Turnford Brook (coming soon) Methods of payments for day tickets You can pay for your parking tariff in four ways at the end of your visit: At the payment machine in the car park - all of our machines are card only due to constant vandalism of those which took cash. If the machines are not operating, please note charges still apply and an alternative method of payment should be used. You have until midnight on the day you park to pay for your ticket online if you're unable to pay whilst on site - you'll need the site location code to do this (see car park list above for location codes) Automatically using Evology app -This is Parking Eye's payment app that allows you to set up auto payments. You can read the FAQs on auto payment. Online at paybyphone.co.uk – there’s an extra administration fee for using this service however you'll still only pay the advertised fee for parking as the Authority covers the administration cost. By phone 0330 400 7275 - there’s an extra administration fee for using this service however you'll still only pay the advertised fee for parking as the Authority covers the administration cost How do I appeal if I have received an Penalty Charge Notice with ParkingEye? Please be aware that Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is not involved in the issuing of, or the appeals process for, any Penalty Charge Notice given. The car parks are run by ParkingEye and in the event of a visitor appealing their Penalty Charge Notice all appeals are dealt with directly by them. You would need to contact ParkingEye as per the details on their charge letter, which is via one of the following methods: In writing to Appeals Department, ParkingEye Ltd, PO Box 117, Blyth, NE24 9EJ Via the online appeals at the parkingeye.co.uk/appeal Broxbourne Borough Council managed car parks Broxbourne Riverside (location ref: 801288) Methods of payment for day tickets You can pay for your parking tariff in three ways: At the payment machine in the car park when you arrive and display your ticket in your windscreen Online at RingGo – there’s an extra administration fee for using this service By phone 0330 400 7275 – there’s an extra administration fee for using this service How do I appeal if I have received a Penalty Charge Notice with Broxbourne Borough Council? Please be aware that Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is not involved in the issuing of, or the appeals process for, any Penalty Charge Notice given. The car parks are run by Broxbourne Borough Council and in the event of a visitor appealing their Penalty Charge Notice all appeals are dealt with directly by them. Details are available at broxbourne.gov.uk/parking There's multiple car parks in and around River Lee Country Park, which are operated by different companies. Please see the list of the different operators, locations and charges. Car parking tariffs are also payable at Lee Valley White Water Centre. The annual car parking permits are not valid at this venue. See Lee Valley White Water Centre's parking charges > Here you can find out all about our annual permits, where they are valid, how to renew and change details as well as discounted permits for clubs in River Lee Country Park. Annual car parking permits Pay once and park for a whole year for less than 23p a day at ten car parks in and around River Lee Country Park. Our £85 annual pass means that if you’re a frequent visitor to the many attractions of the 1,000 acre park and think that you’ll pay to park for more than an hour more than 38 times a year it’ll be cheaper for you to buy a permit. The car parks in the scheme are: Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows Cheshunt Country Walk Clayton Hill Cornmill Meadows Fishers Green Gunpowder Park Hooks Marsh Pindar Waltham Abbey Gardens Turnford Brook Please note, the annual car parking permits are not valid at Lee Valley White Water Centre or at Broxbourne Riverside car park. You can see more about parking at these car park in the 'River Lee Country Park car parks' tab Our car parks are managed with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), so there’s no need to display your permit in your car. Please keep this email for your reference. Please note it will take seven days to be valid from when you buy it. Please factor this in to your visit. Please ensure you read the Car Parking Permit Terms and Conditions and the Terms and Conditions of Sale. Buy a permit > Car parking permit renewal In order to ensure continued cover you need to renew your car parking permits at least seven days prior to the expiry date. You can check the expiry of your car parking permit online by following the steps below: Please visit our website Select My Account > Log in Select My Memberships on the left tab View your current Car Parking Membership with their expiration date Check expiry > Renew permit > Changed your car? Update us with a new registration number by selecting the change car registration option. There's a £10 admin charge for this.Please note the change of registration can take up to seven from the date you apply. If you are Blue Badge Holder this is free of charge and please email carparkingpermits@leevalleypark.org.uk Discounted permits We give discounts for angling club members who regularly fish our waters, and for members of clubs which are tenants of the park in recognition of the licence fee paid. These are: Broxbourne Model Railway Club Hoddesdon Model & Railway Club Lee Valley Model Yacht Club These cost £30 a year and you’ll need to contact your club for us to be able to issue you a membership number before you can buy a discounted permit. Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

The best of nature and the city come together at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone! With pitches and camping pods on offer you'll find the perfect place to pitch for your adventure Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR Reception opening: Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 18:00 Sunday – 08:00 – 17:00 Site open all year. Download our season calendar for 2026 Urban meets camping at this north London site with a golf course and cinema located nearby. Contact us edmontoncampsite@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 625 Accommodation types: Facilities BOOK NOW > See our current special offers > Read our FAQs > Check the latest visitor information > contact us About the campsite Site facilities Pitch and accommodation options Things to do nearby Plan your visit What 3 Words ///storm.moons.lock How to get here You can easily plan your journey to the site using Google maps – click on the site in the map to discover more. Staying safe at our campsites Read through some important information to help keep you, your group and and others safe during your visit. Read more > Frequently asked questions and campsite rules Got a question? We’re here to answer! If you can’t find the info you’re looking for please contact us. Read our FAQs. Like any site we have some rules we ask our visitors to follow. Download a copy of our rules . Accessibility None of the Lee Valley campsites are fully wheelchair accessible all year round. We have wheelchair accessible cabins onsite; and all the campsites can accommodate campers with reduced mobility requirements and have facilities that are exclusive and accessible for people with disabilities and their family member/carers. Staff are also on hand to provide additional support. If you or any of your party have a disability or complex needs of any description, please contact the site you wish to visit and we'll try and make arrangements to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. For more information on accessibility at this site visit AccessAble . Choose from: Touring and camping Pitches for tents, trailer tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs or fifth wheelers. Find out more > Cocoon Cosy wooden camping pod. Sleeps 2. Find out more > Cabin Larger wooden open plan camping pod. Sleeps 4. Find out more > Winter on-pitch storage Temporary winter storage. Find out more > Not what you’re looking for? Our other sites may be have what you need: Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone YHA, London Lee Valley Located in north London tucked away next to a fantastic lake which teems with wildlife throughout the year, the peacefulness found at this urban site will surprise you. A great site for exploring from ensuring you never have a dull moment on your holiday. Located on a small leisure complex which includes a 18 hole golf course (20% off rounds of golf for those staying at the site), an athletics centre with a gym, a cinema with a Costa. If you’d like to go further afield there’s the impressive Epping Forest and River Lee Country Park a short drive away or hop on the bus and travel into the bright lights of London. The site is split into two dedicated areas: Touring field ideal for caravans, motor homes and RVs Mix of hard standing and grass pitches all with electric hook up. See our pitch options Tent field with camping pods Grass pitches with and without electric for tents, pre-pitched teepees ideal for backpackers plus our camping pods. See our pitch and accommodation options Groups welcome Our spacious site welcomes groups – if you looking for a location to host a rally, put up a school or youth group then we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to receive a quote tailored to your groups needs. Prices All our prices are shown on each accommodation option. The easiest way to find out the total cost of your holiday is to click on book now and input your dates and choices. You’ll be shown availability and a price including any extras for your holiday. T&Cs apply to all bookings made Checkout what’s nearby: King George Sailing Club Located in Chingford, this sailing lake is the largest in north London See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Tottenham Marshes An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups See more > Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Walking and running There's lots of different routes you can take when exploring the park - pick yours today See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > For more ideas on places to visit check out: Visit Epping Forest Visit Herts Visit Essex Visit Cambridge Visit London We have everything you need to for a great stay. Facilities on site include: Electrical hook up Water Toilets and showers Chemical toilet disposal Accessible facilities Shop Takeaway hot drinks Launderette Washing up area Playground (temporarily closed) Cycle hire Firepit/BBQ hire Dog friendly For more information on accessibility at this site visit AccessAble . Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

From visiting the park to using it for business and events, here you will find all the information on how to make the most of the green playground Your park This is where you will find all the information on using the park, from parking to volunteering, from Countryside Code to event hire. Enjoying the park See how you can make the most of your visit and follow Countryside Code. See more > Dog walking licences Are you a commercial dog walker? You'll need a permit to operate at our sites. See more > Keeping safe around water There are many waterbodies in the park which hold dangers to visitors - here's our Byelaws and advice. See more > Event hire and filming We've great spaces that are perfect for events and filming. See the spaces and send a request. See more > Parking in the open spaces Find out about our 10 car parks in and around River Lee Country Park. See more > Volunteering Find out about the different opportunities on offer and about an amazing volunteers team. See more > Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

The best of nature and the city come together at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone! With pitches and camping pods on offer you'll find the perfect place to pitch for your adventure Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Nazeing New Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6TD Site open April - October (weekends and Bank Holidays only) Download our season calendar for 2026 Get back to nature at this secluded site nestled on the banks of the River Lee Navigation on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex. Contact us almostwild@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 619 Accommodation types: BOOK NOW > See our current special offers > Read our FAQs > Check the latest visitor information > contact us About the campsite Site facilities Pitch and accommodation options Things to do nearby Plan your visit What 3 Words ///young.speak.store How to get here You can easily plan your journey to the site using Google maps – click on the site in the map to discover more. The site is located within a short walk of Broxbourne train station. Staying safe at our campsites Read through some important information to help keep you, your group and and others safe during your visit. Read more > Frequently asked questions and campsite rules Got a question? We’re here to answer! If you can’t find the info you’re looking for please contact us. Read our FAQs . Like any site we have some rules we ask our visitors to follow. Download a copy of our rules . Choose from: Wild camping Pitch up in the wilds of Hertfordshire at this riverside site. Find out more > Safari tent Large pre-pitched tent with open plan main living area. Sleeps 5 | 2 bedrooms Find out more > Not what you’re looking for? Our other sites may be have what you need: Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton YHA, London Lee Valley Get ready for your very own wilderness adventure in this rugged natural setting. Choose from large riverside pitches great for a group or smaller woodland glade pitches idea if you want to sling a hammock in the trees and camp old style. With limited facilities on site grab the chance for a digital detox and embrace the wonder of the great outdoors. Situated with easy access to the local waterway you can bring your own canoe and launch it from the site. What do we mean by wild camping: No mains electric. Lit by only solar powered, motion sensor lights located in key areas of the sites – so don’t forget your torch. No WiFi either Composting toilets Water – but it’s cold. There’s a drinking water tap onsite but no hot water or shower facilities. There’s also a minimum age to stay at the campsite,12 years old, not quite adult only but nearly. Well behaved dogs are allowed, maximum of two per pitch – please add them on when you book. Hire the site The site can be hired for events (it’s great for foraging, bushcraft and Forest Schools) plus a fantastic filming location. Contact us if you’d like to know more. Prices All our prices are shown on each accommodation option. The easiest way to find out the total cost of your holiday is to click on book now and input your dates and choices. You’ll be shown availability and a price including any extras for your holiday. T&Cs apply to all bookings made. Checkout what’s nearby: Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Wildlife Discovery Centre This state of the art hide with a Discovery Room and tower give you a spectacular view over Seventy Acres Lake See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows See history and nature come together See more > For more ideas on places to visit check out: Visit Epping Forest Visit Herts Visit Essex Visit Cambridge Visit London Remember we're a back to nature site and our facilities reflect this. Facilities on site include: Water (cold only) Toilets (composting) Washing up area Cooking grill hire Dog friendly Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

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 English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Walking and running are a great way to explore the park. Whether you're exploring a new area of the park, following one of our routes or joining in one of our guided walks and running events Walking and running Explore selected walking and running routes across Lee Valley. Spanning 10,000 acres discover the ever-changing landscapes from countryside to urban plus the wildlife that make the park its home in our selected routes. Routes have been created of varying lengths, terrain and locations to give you a flavour of the park. Things that may affect your visit > Refine your search The filter options below will help you narrow down the route that matches what you're looking for. Simply choose your options and the routes that match your choices will be shown below - the more options you choose the less route may be displayed. If nothing comes up think about reducing the number of filters you've selected. Choose your route by what's important to you: Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available Filter by location: Bromley-by-Bow Broxbourne Canning Town Cheshunt Dobbs Weir Enfield Hoddesdon Leyton Stanstead Abbotts Stratford Tottenham Waltham Abbey Filter by distance: 10+ miles 3 - 6 miles 6 - 10 miles Up to 3 miles A Royal Reserve Rye House Gatehouse, EN11 0EH 4 miles Explore this route > Explosive Pedal Power Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Farm and Wetland Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > Fishers Green Foray River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 12 miles Explore this route > Golden Circle Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB 5.5 miles Explore this route > Grebes and Gravel Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB 2 miles Explore this route > Lake and Riverside Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 4 miles Explore this route > Marshes and Meadows Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Monks and Meadows Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 1XQ 5 miles Explore this route > Otter Discovery Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 1.75 miles Explore this route > Planes and Trains Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 1 mile Explore this route > Rammey Ramble Rammey Marsh, EN3 6JN 1 mile Explore this route > Road to Gold Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB 3.5 miles Explore this route > Rye Meads Discovery Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS 6 miles Explore this route > Sensory Walk - Waltham Abbey Gardens Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 2ES 0.5 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 1 Fishers Green, EN9 2EF 5.5 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 3 River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > Urban Oasis Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 3.5 miles Explore this route > Waders and Waterfowl Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB 2 miles Explore this route > Walthamstow Wonders Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 2 miles Explore this route > Water-lily Wander River Lee Country Park (Pindar), EN8 9AJ 2 miles Explore this route > Winged Wonders River Lee Country Park (Hooks Marsh), EN9 2ED 2 miles Explore this route > Art on the Marshes Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 1.5 miles Explore this route > Faba to Fieldes Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AZ 2 miles Explore this route > Filtering Back in Time Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 5 miles Explore this route > Full Circle at St Paul's Field Meadgate Road (EN9 2PB). Dobbs Weir (EN11 0AS) 2 miles Explore this route > Grasshopper Walk River Lee Country Park (Pindar), EN8 9AJ 0.5 miles Explore this route > Gunpowder Woodland Trail Gunpowder Park car park, EN9 3GP 1.75 miles Explore this route > Lakes of the River Lee River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 7.5 miles Explore this route > Mills and Thrills Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station 4 miles Explore this route > Nature's Magic Waterworks Centre, E10 7NU 2 miles Explore this route > Pedaller's Paradise Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 16 miles Explore this route > Rambling Rivers River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > River Lee Trail Lee Valley Boat Centre car park, EN10 6LX 4 miles Explore this route > Rockets to Woodland Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 3 miles Explore this route > Sensory Walk - Gunpowder Park Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 1.5 miles Explore this route > Tale of Two Rivers Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS 9 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 2 River Lee Country Park (Hooks Marsh), EN9 2ED 4 miles Explore this route > Three Hidden Gems Canning Town Tube Station 2.5 miles Explore this route > Valley Views River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 8 miles Explore this route > Walk on the Wild Side Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 1.5 miles Explore this route > Water Vole Trail Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows, EN10 7AX 1 mile Explore this route > Waterbird Discovery Trail Cheshunt Country Walk, EN8 9AJ 4 miles Explore this route > Wonderful Wet Meadows Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 2ES 1.5 miles Explore this route > Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Our 1,000 country park spanning from Waltham Cross to Broxbourne where you will find with routes, visitor farm, sculpture trail, Lee Valley White Water Centre all surrounded in open space River Lee Country Park See our different entrances on our 'Plan your visit tab' below Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day River Lee Country Park stretches between Waltham Abbey in Essex and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, this 1,000 acre park has a huge variety of activities to enjoy Contact us info@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 610 Check the latest visitor information > Download our River Lee Counrty Park leaflet > Facilities About Wildlife Things to see and do Plan your visit What 3 Words ///enjoyable.wacky.clips How to get here You can plan your journey to the site using Google maps – click on the site in the map to discover more. Car parking The majority of our car parks are open all the time, no overnight parking is permitted at any time. Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk car parks are open from 09:00 - 20:00 . The gates will be locked when the car park is closed. Once locked no access (in or out) will be available until the car park reopens. Car parking charges apply at all times. Find out more about parking in our open spaces here > Find us Different locations in River Lee Country Park: Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7AX Broxbourne Riverside, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7AX Clayton Hill, Nazeing Road,Nazeing,Essex EN9 2HX Cornmill Meadows, Crooked Mile,Waltham Abbey,Essex EN9 2ES Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF Hooks Marsh, Fishers Green Lane,Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2ED Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ Turnford Brook, Off Cheshunt Wash, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 0LU Waltham Abbey Gardens, Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XD Picnic spots Top picnic spots are Fishers Green, Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Abbey Gardens and Broxbourne. You will find benches and open spaces to your can enjoy a spot of lunch. Walking running cycling routes Valley Views Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF See the route > Water-lily Wander Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Pindar car park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ See the route > Lakes of the River Lee Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF See the route > Rambling Rivers Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF See the route > Water Vole Trail Starting point: Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7AX See the route > Waterbird Discovery Trail Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Cheshunt Country Walk car park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ See the route > Grasshopper Walk Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Pindar car park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ See the route > River Lee Trail Starting point: Lee Valley Boat Centre car park, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX See the route > Pedaller's Paradise Starting point: Gunpowder Park, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP See the route > Bird hides Wildlife Discovery Centre is our main bird hide in the park with discovery room, tower and hide to enjoy wildlife watching. At Cornmill Meadows you will also find the Wake Hide and at Holyfield Lake the Grebe Hide. Toilets You will fins toilets in our country park at Fishers Green. Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, and at Lee Valley White Water Centre. If in the Waltham Abbey Area, there are also toilets at Waltham Abbey Town Hall. Things to do Angling We have a host of fisheries run by licensees, angling clubs, societies and consortia See more > Disc Golf This free family activity is a great addition to any day out in River Lee Country Park See more > Herts Young Mariners Base Set in River Lee Country Park, this centre is known for its open water swimming sessions See more > Lee Valley Canoe Cycle Explore the Broxbourne area canoe or bike See more > Orienteering Grab a map and test your navigation skills with this orienteering course See more > Sailing We have lots of clubs that offer sailing up and down the park so you can get your sailing fix See more > Watersports With clubs and centres in the park that offer a range of different watersports you can try See more > Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows See history and nature come together See more > ESSA Water Activities Centre Get your paddles at the ready, this watersports centre has a range of activities See more > Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park From meeting farm animals to epic event days - plan a day out for all the family See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Royal Gunpowder Mills Explore the Mills' explosive history and see how nature has reclaimed this site See more > Walking and running There's lots of different routes you can take when exploring the park - pick yours today See more > Wildlife Discovery Centre This state of the art hide with a Discovery Room and tower give you a spectacular view over Seventy Acres Lake See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Epping Forest District Museum Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of the area See more > Lee Valley Boat Centre Set on the banks of the River Lee, you can explore the waterways by boat with all the family See more > Nazeing Meads Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir See more > Rye House Gatehouse One of the first brick built houses in England, packed full of history and mystery See more > Waltham Abbey Church Discover the amazing history of this Augustinian landmark See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Nestled along the board of Hertfordshire and Essex is our 1,000 acre park, River Lee Country Park. Made up of wide open spaces, wildlife havens, sporting venues, farm land and a myriad of water and walk ways, there’s 100s of great days out you can have in this one area of the park. Are you a nature lover? The open spaces in the parkland create a range of different habitats from wetlands to woodlands. Along the river you might spot Kingfisher or amongst the reeds Water Rail and Bittern. Amongst the branches you will find crowds of Long Tail Tit and in the spring the distinct call of the Nightingale. Cornmill Meadows is buzzing during the summer months as a Dragonfly Sanctuary where you can see Hairy and Emperor Dragonfly as well as the Branded Demoiselle. Silvermeade in Broxbourne is our key location for Water Vole and if you’re lucky you might catch sight of one or hear it as it ‘pops’ into the water. The jewel in the crown of our wildlife watching is the Wildlife Discovery Centre . Visitors enter through the discovery room where they can learn all about the wildlife in the park and the head up the tower to get views over Seventy Acre Lake and the reed bed. Once back on the ground, you can enjoy watching the flitting birds from the wide windows. If sport is your thing, you can enjoy getting the most out of outdoor fitness with miles of walking, running and cycling routes. There’s many different waterbodies in the park and plenty of water sports for you get involved in from the extremes of the white water rapids at Lee Valley White Water Centre to sailing at Fishers Green Sailing Club and rowing along the river at Broxbourne Rowing Club . You can see all the different sporting venues in the Things to Do Nearby Tab . If you’re just beginning your wellbeing journey our Active Communities team have a range of different activities to get involved in from Life Walks to Sensory walks as well as some new and exciting activities on the horizon. There’s many historic sites even in this small area of the park. Waltham Abbey Garden s dates to the 7th century and is one of the largest Augustinian abbeys in the country. This has seen kings from Harold Godwinson to Henry VIII and now the King Charles. Just down the road is Royal Gunpowder Mills . Formerly the site of gunpowder manufacture is now a wonderful historic site with open space and nature now calling it home. Visitors can visit on select days through the year and enjoy their iconic fireworks for Bonfire Night. In the north of River Lee Country Park is Rye House Gatehouse . This was one of the first brick-built houses in the country and has been the setting for tales of treason and ghost stories. This great place is open for select days from spring to autumn by our knowledgeable volunteers. There's also lots of family friendly days, whether you’re heading to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park to see the farm animals or enjoy and action pack day out on one of their event days to enjoying a bit of disc golf in the open spaces. All of the key areas come together to make great days out for family and friends so start planning your next day out today. The 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park is an excellent place to spend time watching a range of wildlife. The network of surfaced paths wend their way round the mosaic of flooded gravel pits, wader scrapes, wet woodland, rivers, grassland and scrub. There’s a wealth of wildlife throughout the year with every visit offering different sightings. Here are some of the wildlife hotspots for your to discover. Spring The woodland around Turnford and Cheshunt Pits is the perfect place to spot (or just hear) a Nightingale and amongst the reed you might see a Water Vole enjoying the ditches in the area. In terms of plant life, May and June are ideal for Orchids with Orchid displays in North Metropolitan Pit and Bowyers Water. Holyfield Hall Farm is a great viewing point for migrant birds in the spring months as well as smaller species such as Wheatear found along the edges of tracks and fields. The shingled islands along Hall Marsh Scrape are used by Little Ringed Plover as they return from Africa to breed. Waders like Green and Common Sandpiper use this as a rest during their passage through the valley. Cornmill Meadows muddy scrapes are a great source of food for waders and some interesting species such as Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit along with regulars like Redshank and Common and Green Sandpiper. Lapwing breed around the edges of the pools in the spring and can be seen defending their young. Summer Over Seventy Acres Lake the calls of the Common Tern and Black-Headed Gull can be heard all around and the Wildlife Discovery Centre is great place to spot them from the tower and CCTV cameras. Thistly and Cheshunt Marsh come alive with the sounds of crickets so keep and eye out for the Roesel’s Bush-cricket. Dragon and damselflies begin to take flight along the water ways like the Brown Hawker. Butterflies also make an appearance with the Speckled Wood preferring the woodland and skippers fluttering amongst the meadows. Bowyers Water is also a great place to see the water lilies in bloom. The flower rich meadows in Holyfield Hall Farm attracted a large amount of butterflies with Elms growing along the hedgerows providing a home for the White-letter Hairstreak. Hall Marsh Scrape become a show of birdlife with the Common Terns from Seventy Acres Lake being spotted over head and the Hobby hunting for dragonflies. If it's dragonflies you want to see, Cornmill Meadows is the place to be with the Hairy Dragonfly being the first to emerge, the Emperor Dragonfly patrolling the water ways and the Red-eye Damselfly resting on floating vegetation. Barn Owl and Kestrel can be often seen hunting for small mammal in the grass. Autumn The Tree Park at Cornmill Meadows is a great place to visit during the autumn months with the changing colours of the leaves. English Oak turns a wonderful brown colour, English Elm a buttery yellow and Hawthorn turning from green to red to orange along with their signature red berries. Winter visitors begin to return to Holyfield Hall Farm so keep an eye out. Hall Marsh Scrape and Cornmill Meadows is a regular stop for migrate birds making their return journey so you can get some spectacular sights. Winter The Bittern is the star of the winter show in River Lee Country Park, returning to Turnford and Cheshunt Pits yearly. The Wildlife Discovery Centre is a great spot to see them. There are some other great winter visitors like Gadwall and Shoveler. It’s worth looking out for more uncommon visitors such as Pintail. Alder thrives in the damp habitats around the pits and provides excellent feeding opportunities for flocks of tits, which are joined by large flocks of Siskin and Redpoll in the winter months. Holyfield Hall Farm is planted up with crops like Quinoa and Millet which provides a great food source for Yellowhammer and Linnet. You can also spot winter thrushes like Fieldfare and Redwing. A variety of ducks come to Hall Marsh Scrape like Gadwall, Shoveler, Teal and Wigeon as well as large flocks of Lapwing. Some rarities have been spotted to like Spoonbill and Spotted Crake. Cornmill Meadows flooded meadows are great for spotting large flocks of Wigeon and Teal. You might also see Snipe feeding amongst the rushes. Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Myddelton House Gardens is a joy to visit anytime of year. The lifelong home of E A Bowles, the world renowned horticulturist this gardens is a hidden gem in Enfield's botanical crown. Myddelton House Gardens Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, EN2 9HG Open daily, 10:00 - 16:00 Eight acre botanical garden and lifelong home of renowned horticulturist EA Bowles. myddeltonhousegardens@leevalleypark.org.uk Contact us 03000 030 610 Facilities Donate to the Rock Garden Project today > Download a gardens map See upcoming events > See our venue hire page Check the latest visitor information > About the gardens Things to see and do The Bowles Tea Room Make a donation Plan your visit What 3 Words ///title.token.sweep How to get here You can easily plan your journey to the site using Google maps – click on the site in the map to discover more. London's Low Emissions Zones Our site is located within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)e. This means that you may need to pay a charge when visiting our site if your vehicle doesn't meet the emission standards set. You can find out more and check your vehicle's compliance on Transport for London's website . Download a gardens map Prices Free to enter - donations welcome to help fund raise for our Rock Garden project Car parking charges apply Car parking charges Cars: £3 Minibuses (under 16 seats): £13.50 Coaches: £28.50 Blue Badge annual parking pass: FREE Are you a regular visitor? Our annual car parking permits offer great value for money: Annual car park pass: £35 EA Bowles Society Members: £22 Buy your permit Pay for parking Wheelchair available Visitors are welcome to use one of our wheelchair during your visit. Wheelchairs are offered on a first come first served basis and you can find them in the shed in the car park by the accessible parking area. There's loads to see at Myddelton House Gardens with just a few of its wonderful features listed below: The New River Masterminded by Sir Hugh Myddelton, the New River brought fresh water from Ware in Hertfordshire to London. The river became redundant in 1859 but was kept as a feature in the garden until 1967. The footprint of this can still be seen in the gardens in the form of the New River Lawn. The Alpine Meadow In this area of the garden Bowles created an alpine environment inspired by his plant hunting holidays in the Pyrenees. From late winter and into spring a mass of snowdrop and crocus appear, followed shortly after by daffodil and camassia. In summer the area is carpeted in a blue cloud of wild geraniums that grow up through the grass. Fun for the little ones! Let your little ones take on Ossie’s challenge discovering the gems in the gardens and museum. From finding hidden artefacts to colouring and puzzles, this pack is full of fun and comes with colouring pencils so it can be completed on the go. Japanese Knotweed Bowles planted Japanese Knotweed in his garden at Myddelton House as he admired its architectural qualities, something that seems unthinkable today! Widely considered an invasive species, our gardeners still maintain two specimens as a means to educate visitors on how to identify the weed and to demonstrate that through careful maintenance it can be kept in check. The Rock Garden This area is currently being restored and we can’t wait to see what has been achieved after all the hard work put into it! The Market Cross Bowles loved to salvage local relicts and artefacts, rescuing Enfield Town's market cross from a builder’s yard where it was destined to become rubble. It now forms a striking feature in the centre of the Rose Garden, a formal area of beds waiting to be discovered in the hidden middle of the garden. The Pond Forming the centre piece of the gardens, the pond and its fountain make a tranquil spot to pause and watch the world go by. During summer days Bowles could often be seen weeding the pond margins and would regularly use water from the nearby New River to top up the water levels when they got too low. Things nearby Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Learning in the park There's lots of learning opportunities in our outdoor classroom See more > An enchanting place to visit at any time of year Myddelton House Gardens were once home to Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. Nestl ed in the heart of Enfield, the eight acre grounds play host to a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers as well as an extensive heritage kitchen garden and cut flower beds. Bowles dedicated his life to maintaining the gardens at Myddelton House often bringing back unusual plants from his travels. An example of this today is in the ‘Lunatic Asylum’ beds, where plants with contorted stems and foliage can be found. The gardens are a treasure trove of hidden oddities and the beautifully reconstructed Victorian Glasshouse is no exception. With four climatic zones, you will find exotic plants from around the world ranging from cacti which thrive on dry arid conditions to air plants which obtain all of their nutrients from water vapour in the air. The sunken glasshouse, know as the Peach House, is perfect for harvesting fruits that thrive on high humidity. You can visit some of the sections today and discover what’s growing. The gardens are a treasure trove of hidden gems and the beautifully reconstructed Victorian Glasshouse is no exception. With four climatic z ones, you will find exotic plants from around the world ranging from cacti which thrive on dry arid conditions to air plants which obtain all of their nutrients from water vapour in the air. A brief history Myddelton House was built in the reign of George III circa 1812 and completed in 1818. It was built by Henry Carrington Bowles (1763-1830) one of five generations of print and map makers, based at St Paul’s Churchyard, London. It replaced an earlier Elizabethan property, Bowling Green House where Bowles had lived with his wife who died in 1812. After her death, Bowles built the new house in a then fashionable white brick from Suffolk and named it Myddelton House in honour of Sir Hugh Myddelton, an engineering genius who created the New River. A section of the New River had bisected the garden from 1613 until 1968. When Bowles died in 1830 the house was passed to his son, also Henry Bowles who later bequeathed it in 1852 to his nephew, Henry Carrington Bowles Treacher. Treacher assumed the name Bowles by Royal Licence in order to inherit the estate, thus becoming Henry Carrington Bowles Bowles. It’s these initials that can be seen in monogram on the newly restored main gate at the end of the drive. The youngest son of five children to Henry Carrington Bowles and his wife Cornelia was Edward Augustus “Gussie” Bowles, born in 1865 who became one of the great gardeners of the 20th century. He originally trained for the church, but family tragedies caused him to change course and he remained at Myddelton House and developed the remarkable garden as a self-taught horticulturist. For many years people came from all over the country to visit. He became an expert on many plants, particularly the Crocus and was dubbed “The Crocus King”. The connection with the Bowles family is still maintained today and Brigadier Andrew Henry Parker Bowles is the current President of the EA Bowles of Myddelton House Society . The beautiful Victorian Glasshouse range is open to the public. The restoration of the Kitchen Gardens led to the discovery of the foundations of the original glasshouse range. A collection of tender plants was transferred from the 1950s London School of Pharmacy glasshouses, which were subsequently demolished. Unique details have been kept in the designs, such as four climatic zones, a vine house complete with gauged arches to allow vine roots to remain outside and the vines to grow inside and a sunken glasshouse that would have been used to grow fruit such as melons and cucumbers. The gardens have had four Conservation Management Plans written, CMP4 is the current version. The plans address the historic nature listing a range of past elements to the gardens and actions that are taken to preserve various elements that sit within the Grade II registered landscape listing. Copies of the four CMP’s can be downloaded here: CMP 1 (2003 - 06) See plan CMP 2 (2006 - 08) See plan CMP 3 (2008 - 12) See plan CMP 4 (2018 - present) See plan The Bowles Tea Room Take a break from exploring the gardens with a hot drink in the Bowles Tea Room. Our tea room is the perfect pit stop when visiting the gardens. With a range of hot and cold food and refreshing drinks, you can enjoy the views in the sunny courtyard or keep toasty and warm inside on colder days. We also offer take away options so you can find your perfect picnic spot in the gardens. Drinks offers Loyalty Card Regular visitor to the gardens? We've hot drink loyalty cards so you can collect nine stamps and get your tenth drink free! Bring your reusable cup Bring a clean reusable cup to the tea rooms and get 20p off your hot drink. The Museum Take time to learn about the man himself in the Bowles Museum just off the side of the tea room. The display will tell you all about E A Bowles' life, the history of the house and some of his wonderful paintings are on display too. Opening times Daily 10:00 - 16:00 See our menu > Make a donation to the gardens Myddelton House Gardens, the Grade II listed home of renowned plantsman E A Bowles, is a place full of history, beauty and botanical curiosity. We're currently raising funds to restore Bowles’ much-loved Rock Garden - one of the most characterful and important features of our eight acre gardens. Your donation helps us to: Rebuild and conserve the historic rockwork Replant specialist alpine species Protect a unique part of Bowles’ legacy How to donate You can donate either online via our secure payment portal or in next time you’re visiting the gardens (collection boxes in the café and as you enter the gardens. If you’d like to donate online just click the donate button as choose the amount you’d like to give. Make a donation > Thank you for helping us care for this remarkable garden Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events Cancelled Easter Wreaths and Tablescaping Date: 3 April Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Easter Art Workshop Date: 8 & 9 April Time: 10:30 - 15:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Vegetable Growing Course Date: 6 - 20 May Time: 16:30 - 18:30 Myddelton House Gardens See more > An Evening of Opera Date: 18 June Time: 18:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Date: 18 July Time: 15:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Lady Windermere’s Fan Date: 18 July Time: 19:30 Myddelton House Gardens 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 English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Find a new way of exploring River Lee Country Park with the orieteering trail. There are 34 post throughout the 1,000 acre park and you can purchase a map and begin exploring Orienteering River Lee Country Park Open 24/7 Explore River Lee Country Park using you map and compass from four different starting routes throughout our 1,000 acre park. Check the latest visitor information > Find your way around the park armed with map and post numbers! This course is great for family groups and individuals alike! What are you waiting for? Purchase a physical map and start exploring the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park. Self guided orienteering You can join at any one of our four starting points Waltham Abbey Gardens (EN9 1XQ) River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green (EN9 2EF) River Lee Country Park, Pindar (EN8 9AJ) Lee Valley White Water Centre (EN9 1AB) All you need is a map (£4), post descriptions and a score card which you can order online. This is a physical map that will be posted out to you. Please confirm your postal address at the point of ordering and allow five working days for receipt of your map. Buy a map Orienteering for schools and youth groups Our Learning and Engagement Team can provide an amazing range of experiences on the course from map based orienteering to GPS! Things near by River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Based in east London, Walthamstow Marshes is a haven for wildlife in the capital with walking routes around the marshes, grazing cattle and close to Lee Valley Ice Centre so you can pick up a drink after you have had a walk around. Walthamstow Marshes Walthamstow Marshes, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day As one of the last remaining floodplain marshlands in London, Walthamstow Marshes is a precious, urban refuge for over 400 plant and animal species. Contact us info@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 610 Check the latest visitor information > Facilities About Wildlife Things to see and do Plan your visit What 3 Words ///frozen.pirate.speaks How to get here You can plan your journey to the site using Google maps – click on the site in the map to discover more. We’re within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone. Find out more about ULEZ > Car parking There's car parking available at Lee Valley Ice Centre. The car park is payable and you can see the charges on their website. Lee Valley Ice Centre History of the site Walthamstow Marshed is an area of wetland bordering the River Lea and nestled between Hackney and Waltham Forest. It’s one of the last remaining examples of London’s once vast and widespread floodplain grasslands. From Saxon times until well into the 20th century the marsh was used as “Lammas land”, a place for local people to cut hay and graze their livestock. In 1909, the pioneer, Sir Edwin Alliott Verdon Roe became the first Englishman to fly an all-British made triplane (The Yellow Terror) on Walthamstow Marshes. A blue plaque commemorating his efforts is located at the western end of the viaduct where he built his machine. During the industrial revolution, the land retained its agricultural use, though increasingly hemmed in by surrounding developments. The impact of aggressive industrial urbanisation pressured local agricultural communities into relinquishing the ancient traditions of hay making and grazing. As a consequence the local council acquired the site with plans to develop it for recreational use, proposals which were hindered by the onset of World War II and the resulting period of austerity. WWII left its scars on the landscape across the Lee Valley, signs of anti-landing trenches and the impacts from shelling are still visible today. In 1965, Walthamstow Marshes was acquired by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority as part of its plans to acquire the land which now forms the Lee Valley Regional Park. What would now be considered as a programme of rewilding was ushered in across many of the sites still under management by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, however, the focus here at Walthamstow was on the preservation of the marshes as they existed then. Pressure from local campaigners to stop development from encroaching on the site means that Walthamstow Marshes has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1985. It has since been further designated a nature reserve. The reserve is now actively managed by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority with the aims of retaining and, where possible, enhancing its original grassland meadows and marshlands - increasing its value for wildlife, while providing the local community space for recreation. Present day Walthamstow Marshes’ today serves a number of functions on a local, national and even international scale. Primarily it is a place to enjoy over 400 plant and animal species that use the site across the year. Located on the edge of London, sandwiched between zones 2 & 3 on the London underground, Walthamstow Marshes provides a huge number of people with the opportunity to feel at the heart of the countryside in the middle of the city. It has become a hugely important connective piece of the landscape which welcomes over a million visitors a year. Bordered on its southern edge is the brand new Lee Valley Ice Centre, a world class and sensitively designed venue which features fabulous wildlife friendly landscaping, green walls and the installation of two large ponds. North of the reserve sits the hugely important Walthamstow Wetlands managed by the London Wildlife Trust, home to a diverse communities of wetland birds, many of which use the Marshes as hunting and feeding grounds. Making the most of the open spaces The main focus of the site is its status as a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) but it still boasts some wonderful amenity and picnic areas with benches for people to take a seat and do some wildlife spotting Place to eat and drink Lee Valley Ice Centre is right by the entrance of the marshes where you can pick up something to eat and drink, and there are toilets too. The marshes are also a ten minute walk from Chatsworth Road, one of the liveliest and most interesting high streets in Hackney, packed full of cafés, bars and restaurants Walking, running and cycling routes Walthamstow Wonders Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Road to Gold Starting point: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB See the route > Planes and Trains Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Golden Circle Starting point: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB See the route > Filtering Back in Time Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Nature's Magic Starting point: Waterworks Centre car park Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU See the route > Things nearby Lea Rowing Club Located in Hackney, this is a diverse and successful club in the city See more > Middlesex Filter Beds Come and see this 19th century water filtration, now a wildlife habitat See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Lee Valley Ice Centre Head down to the coolest place in town and take to the rink, pump some iron or just chill out See more > Walthamstow Wetlands Run by London Wildlife Trust, connect with nature in north London See more > Lee Valley Riding Centre The perfect place for horse lovers in London! There are sessions for every level See more > WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve See more > Spring The Sand Martin and Swift return from their migration. Kingfisher, Little Egret, Grey Heron and the final weeks of the Snipe that use the south marsh over the winter. Horsetail and Marsh Horsetail cover the site, Cuckooflower and Garlic Mustard, patches of Wild Garlic and Comfrey. Orange-tip and Peacock Butterflies emerge and if you’re incredibly lucky you might see a Water Vole in one of our ditches. Summer The especially rare Creeping Marshwort flowering in the scrape on the South Marsh. Meadowsweet all around the fringes with Yellow and Purple Loosestrife highlighting the ditches all over the site. A massive suite of marshland grasses, sedges and herbs in full meadow. Kestrel and the odd Red Kite using the summer thermals to hunt for shrews, mice and voles. Peregrine Falcon sit on watch from the electricity pylons and everywhere the buzz of diverse community of pollinators, including all three carder bee species. And of course if you’re very lucky you might hear the distinctive plop of a Water Vole as they dive in and out of the ditches. Autumn The soft lilac of Michaelmas Daisy (which very much needs to be kept in check) as well as the striking autumn colours on the foliage of the willow and poplars in the wet woodland. Alongside our conservation herd of Red Pol Cattle who stay on site until October. Marsh, Reed and Sedge Warblers and Long Tailed Tits remain active long into the autumn. Winter The site take on a dramatic change, stripped of colour but still refuge for a number of overwintering invertebrates and bird species. Snipe return to the site along with Grey Heron. Areas are cut back to promote next years growth and the water levels rise to highlight the ephemeral rivers and ponds that scar the marshes; a paradise for wading birds. Take a read of our blog English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Celebrate Women in Sport Be inspired this International Women's Day to take the plunge into sport in the Lee Valley Mar 6 Love spring Spring in Lee Valley is a great time of year - find out what's gong on and get some inspiration for your next adventure Mar 1 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Floating Pennywort Clearance Date: 2 April Enfield See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre -2 April Date: 2 April Time: 10:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >