< Back to list 15. Wesley Kerr 15. Wesley Kerr Artist Name 00:00 / 01:34 Wesley Kerr: I’m Wesley Kerr… I’m a very keen horticulturalist and I come into the Myddelton House story because I have the honour to chair the London Committee of the Heritage Lottery Fund. … The Bowles story at Myddelton House when it came to my committee in September 2008 was immediately electrifying when I read the paper. ...This is one of the great gardens that was created in the last century… I think of …. Myddelton House as one of London’s most poetic horticultural plantations: it speaks to us of landscape, of river, of man working with nature, of a wonderful warm interesting human being. It’s chocca full of incredible plants which have something new to say to us every week because the plants are constantly evolving as they emerge from the soil. … Bowles,… or Gus as I prefer to call him, was one of the great plants-people of the last 150 years. By the time he was 30 he’d collected over 125 different crocus varieties. He grew all the possible crocuses that will survive in the British Isles,… I think that one new, special place is going to be the brand new glasshouse which is going to be one of the great glasshouses of London and will bring back Bowles’ spirit. … I think that the buildings, the artefacts are as important in creating the magic of Myddelton House as the plants. … < Last page Next page >

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 23 December Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next

Wee Brave Wigwam © Book now > Special offer available Sleeps two people comfortably. These timber cabins are carefully crafted timber pods which have heating and electricity. Supplied and named by our supplier, Wigwam Holidays ©, their name links to Native American culture where the word 'wigwam' is used by several tribes to refer to a domed dwelling. For the Abenaki tribe, native to the Northeastern states of North America, wigwam simply means 'house'. Designed to be more permanent than teepees, wigwams were built for those who wanted to settle down and feel at home within nature's wildest landscapes. Located at the edge of the site with a backdrop of mature trees these wooden pods offer a great camping experience without the hassle of pitching a tent. With a few creature comforts too they make an ideal base for a holiday stay. Hire BBQs, fire pits and bikes for your stay – see our holiday extras . Dogs are welcome (maximum two) - just select a dog friendly unit at the time of booking. Please note: no bedding is provided in this camping pod. The beds when made up are longer than a standard mattress and fitted sheets won't fit on them, please bear this in mind when packing your bedding. In our Wee Brave Wigwams © you’ll find: Seating area which converts to sleeping platform TV Kettle Small fridge Microwave Heater Private decking area with picnic table View image gallery to see this camping pod in more detail. Camping pods are also available at: Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone (see their cabins and cocoons) Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton (see their cabins and cocoons) Access guide If you need any more information on the accessibility of this accommodation please contact us. Parking: next to the pod with gravel surface, uneven ground Access to unit: steps (with handrail) leading onto wooden decked area, small step over doorway lintel Outdoor space: flat grassed around surrounding the Wigwam For accessibility information for our site and its facilities please see out listing on Access Able . Price Wee Brave Wigwam © (sleeps two): £55 to £60

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 11 November Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tai Chi - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 19 November Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Date: 19 November Time: 11:30 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Book your space > Join Dao Lu CIC and Lee Valley Regional Authority for a summer of tai chi and health qigong sessions right in the beautiful grounds of Lee Valley White Water Centre. We’ve got back-to-back Thursday sessions for you over 15 weeks (13 August - 19 November): Tai Chi - 11:30 to 13:00 Qigong (Liu Zi Jue or Six Healing Sounds) - 13:30 to 15:00 . Feel free to try one or both! These sessions are perfect for beginners or anyone at any level. Plus, kids are welcome if they come with a parent or guardian. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Sensory Walk Join in this relaxing and inclusive walk Date: 23 December Date: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Join us for a relaxing Sensory Walk and take time to reconnect with nature, your surroundings, and your wellbeing. Through gentle guided activities, participants will be encouraged to engage their senses, notice the world around them, and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness, fresh air, and social connection. Suitable for all abilities. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space Cost: FREE To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

Peaky Pod Book now > Special offer available Sleeps four people. We all love getting away in the great outdoors but sometimes we still want those little luxuries as well as a solid roof and door. These fully insulated and heated pods offer just that. Hire BBQs, fire pits and bikes for your stay – see our holiday extras . Dogs are welcome (maximum two) - just select a dog friendly unit at the time of booking. In the Peaky Pod you’ll find: Built in king size bed Bed settee Bathroom with full size shower Kitchen area with fridge, microwave, sink, double electric hob Table and chairs Cooking pans, utensils and kettle Dinnerware, cutlery, can opener, peeler and corkscrew Smart TV Decking area outside your pod with outdoor seating Private parking next to pod with EV charging point - charging costs are included in accommodation price The accommodation includes: Standard WiFi access. Premium WiFi is available as an onsite upgrade (charges apply) Bedding and towels Welcome pack with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuit selection View image gallery to see this glamping pod in more detail. Peaky Pods also available at: Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Access guide If you need any more information on the accessibility of this accommodation please contact us. View floorplan in the gallery Parking : next to the pod with gravel surface, uneven ground Access to unit: steps (with handrail) onto wooden decked area Outdoor space: wooden decked area Main entrance door: door width 720mm, step over lintel Bed height: 600mm. Built in bed, no access from each side of bed Bathroom: Door width 590mm Toilet height 450mm (no grab rails) Walk in shower cubicle with small step over door surround. Adjustable height shower head. No grab rails or seat within cubicle Sink height 850mm For accessibility information for our site and its facilities please see out listing on Access Able . Price Peaky Pod: from £369 for a three night stay

Road to Gold Distance: 3.5 miles Terrain: predominately tarmac with some gravel paths. The route requires you to use the cycle lane of the pavement at Lea Bridge Road before re-entering the park Starting point: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB Total elevation gain : 56ft Cycling time *: 21 minutes Calories burnt *: around 130 calories Download route map > GPX route file available > At at glance information for this route Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available This six mile route starts at the stunning Lee Valley VeloPark then heads north through taking in the local marshes. This route will help you discover the important role the filter beds played in London’s history. Along the route you’ll find… Lee Valley VeloPark Built for the London 2012 games and host venue for the track and BMX events this iconic building now offers visitors the chance to enjoy four cycling disciplines, track, road, BMX and mountain biking all in one location. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Just before you cross over the bridge from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park you’ll see the fantastic union jack hockey pitch of Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Used during London 2012 for the Paralympic tennis events and subsequently remodelled to include two water-based hockey pitches as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Eton Manor The powerful poem ‘Eton Manor’ by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy adorns one of the external walls at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, bringing the rich history of this site to life. This unique sporting venue also houses a war memorial that serves as a tribute to Eton Manor Club members who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial was restored as part of the work on the venue. Hackney Marshes These marshes are steeped in history and have seen many developments over the years leaving us with the areas you can see today. The north and south marshes are renowned as the home of Sunday league football and boast 82 football, rugby and cricket pitches. The area is owned and run by London Borough of Hackney. Middlesex Filter Beds This once industrial area used to house filter beds that provided clean water for London. Following an outbreak of cholera in 1852 these filter beds, along with a sister set at the WaterWorks Centre were built to ensure that Londoners had access to clean water to help with the prevention of disease. The filter beds were in use up until 1969 when they were closed. Since their closure they have been turned into a wildlife haven offering a thriving mix of open water, reedbeds and wet woodland habitats. It’s a great area to spot amphibians, dragonfly and damselfly plus a whole host of different species of bird. Alternative starting points: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre – E20 3AD sat navs, please use E10 5SQ Lee Valley Ice Centre Toilets: Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Lee Valley Ice Centre Refreshments: Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre (vending machine) Lee Valley Ice Centre Things to note Public transport links: There are numerous train stations close to the starting points of this route The area well served by the local bus network Plan your journey with Transport for London Car parking charges apply at the car parks listed on this route The site is within the Ultra Low Emissions Zon You can ride these routes on any type of bike but the best ones to use would be either a mountain or hybrid bike. Please cycle responsibly in the park, for more information check our cyclists code of conduct. * Cycling time and calories burnt are calculated using a cycling speed of 10mph and a weight of 10 stone Previous Next

Common Tern Common Tern arrive back in the Lee Valley from Africa each summer to breed in colonies on the artificial rafts which mimic the shingle beaches and gravelly shores of their natural breeding habitat. The first raft in the Lee Valley was installed at RSPB Rye Meads in 1963 and since then have been installed in various locations including Seventy Acres Lake at Fishers Green, Walthamstow Reservoirs and Ponders End Lake. In 2008 the first Black-headed Gull pair also nested on the raft at Rye Meads and since then their numbers have grown to a peak of 155 on Seventy Acres Lake in 2017. As the gulls arrive earlier than the terns, they tend to monopolise the space and research by the RSPB found that the gulls prefer to nest against a structure, for example against the edge of the rafts, and the terns prefer an open space such as the middle of the rafts, so the design of rafts has been adapted making them larger to accommodate both species. Common Tern lay two to three eggs on the gravel which are incubated for up to three weeks before they hatch, and after 3-4 weeks they are fully fledged. The chicks at Fishers Green are carefully monitored and each year they are ringed by a licensed bird ringer, this involves putting a small metal ring on their leg each with a unique number. Which means if they're ever recaptured, recorded or recovered there's a fascinating insight into their movements. The typical life expectancy for a Common Tern is approximately 12 years with breeding starting when they're three years old, however one chick ringed in Northumberland in 1963 was record in the field in Liverpool and incredible 33 years and six days later!

< Back Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Address : Nazeing New Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6TD Site overview Set in a natural rugged setting with the river running next to it this this back to nature campsite is perfect if you're looking for something a little bit different for filming or events. Key venue information Size of hireable space: 10,521.46m² Surface: mixture of barked chipped pathways, grass flat pitches Availability: April - October Utilities: water Toilets: yes (composting) Lighting: none Vehicle access: via gate off of Nazeing New Road Pedestrian access: via gate off of Nazeing New Road Public transport: good train and bus connections within a 10 minute walk Car parking: yes, car parking area available Local Authority: Borough of Broxbourne Council Previous events and site hires Filming location TV shows such as Amandaland Foraging workshops Commercial filming Download site info sheet > Go to our Event Enquiry Form >

< Back Tee times Book your tee time today and hit the fairways. Online booking isn't essential however adult, concession and buggy hire bookings made online do receive a discount. Standard costs are: Weekday golf: from £22 Weekday concession: from £13.00 Weekend and Bank Holidays golf: from £31.50 Golf buggy hire: from £20 (only available from 08:00) Please note: children under the age of 14 not accompanied by a responsible adult are not allowed into the course. Book now > We've reduced the price of a round of golf Lee Valley Golf Course, like many across the country, has been affected by the exceptionally hot and dry weather this summer which has been exacerbated by problems with our irrigation system. The course isn't at the standard we want to offer, so in fairness to our customers, we've reduced the price until the course is in a better state. The reduced price is applicable to all tee times and is a set price – there’s no additional discount for any of the concession categories. Golf buggy hire is only available from 08:00 - this is on a first come first served basis. To hire a golf buggy you must have a full driving licence, please show your licence at reception when you collect your buggy. Provisional driving licences are not accepted. Click on book now link and select your dates and tee time, it'll show you the availability and price for that tee time.

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 16 December Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next