< Back to What's On Lee Valley Vampires vs Peterborough Phantoms Cheer on Lee Valley Vampires at their home game Date: 12 December Time: 16:30 Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: See the fixtures > Cheer on the Lee Valley Vampires as they battle through the ladies Ice Hockey League. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 1 December Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 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 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. 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 - 5 November Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Date: 5 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 Lee Valley Bats vs Medway Redkites Cheer on Lee Valley Bats at their home game Date: 17 April Time: 14:00 Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: See the fixtures > Cheer on the Lee Valley Bat as they battle through the ladies Ice Hockey League. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre These sessions create an inclusive environment for individuals seeking to become more physically active. Date: 7 December Time: 09:15 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Book your space > Chair Based Exercise Sessions: These are primarily aimed at: Older Adults: Especially those who are frailer or in residential care, to help maintain independence and prevent falls. People with Limited Mobility: Individuals who have difficulty standing for long periods or those who use a wheelchair. Individuals Recovering from Injury or Surgery: It provides a “graded approach” to slowly rebuild strength and movement tolerance without overexertion. People with Long-term Health Conditions: Specifically, those managing conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or chronic pain. Beginners or Inactive Individuals: Those who haven’t exercised in a long time and want a gentle, low-impact way to start Previous Next

Fishers Green Foray Distance: 12 miles Terrain: tarmac and gravel paths. This route involves crossing sections of road Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF (height barrier) Total elevation gain: 220ft Cycling time *: 1 hour 12 minutes Calories burnt *: around 430 calories Download route map > GPX route file available > At at glance information for this route Dog friendly Parking available Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available This route takes you around the outer edges of the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park and shows the diverse areas that make Lee Valley Regional Park simply unique in the area. From how we manage our farmlands, to the wildlife that makes the area its home and the historical significance of the area during WWII - this ride will touch on it all. One of the longer rides in our collection of routes but with plenty of stopping points if you need to take a break, it’s not a race just an idyllic place to pedal away the time. Along the route you’ll find… The Glade Sculpture Before you embark on your ride take a quick look at one example of the sculptures that you’ll find in River Lee Country Park. The skilful blending of metal and wood forms the basis of this fantastic sculpture which represents the hidden world of the minibeast. From the tall flower protecting the ant to the smaller flora that grows closer to the ground, all these make up the minibeast’s habitat. WWII remnants All throughout the park there are reminders of the importance of the area during the war. You’ll see the remains of a pill box in the field, just one of the many that were dotted around the area. As you climb the hill from the farm towards Nazeing you’ll notice how high you are and the views that you’ll see. This was a location of search light battery whose lights roamed the skies looking for enemy fighters as they approached London. The River Lee acted like a set of landing lights for the enemy bombers and they’d follow it all the way in and out of London. Clayton Hill With a pond at its heart this open space is a great area to stop and catch your breath. See what lurks in the ponds and make friends with the ducks who make this area their home. Glasshouses The Lee Valley is renowned for its acres of glasshouses that can be seen shimmering in the sunlight and is often described as the cucumber capital of England! 80 million of them are grown in the area each year along with 50 million sweet peppers, tomatoes, aubergines and varieties of lettuce. Much of this produce is sold in the major supermarkets throughout the country and it’s said that the rare chalk stream filtration of the Lee Valley’s water adds a sweeter taste to the produce. Broxbourne Old Mill & Meadows This site is steeped in history and was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the years, as you can imagine, the site has changed a lot and following a devastating fire in 1949 there’s now little left of the mill apart from a section of 16th century floor. However the area still bustles with life, whether it’s on the pathways or the river that runs through it. Silvermeade This area is a network of ditches, pools and reedbeds and is home to a colony of Water Vole, an endangered and protected species in the UK. The charismatic creatures live above and below ground and even have entrances to their tunnels below the waterline. As well as the Water Vole the site is also excellent for dragonflies and in the summer months cattle can be seen grazing the fields acting as our lawnmowers. Plants that thrive in these damp meadow conditions are the Cuckooflower and the striking pink Ragged Robin that nestle amongst the grasses and sedge. The long grass next to the water’s edge is a great place for Grass Snake to live who often hunt their prey along the edges, and they’re not afraid to take dip in the water either. Lee Valley White Water Centre White water rapids on the edge of London you’d never have thought it. But following the London 2012 Games that exactly what we’ve got! This fantastic venue offers rafting, canoeing, hydrospeeding and hot dog kayak sessions – everything that will ensure you get wet and have fun. The site has a licensed café so makes a great refuelling point during your ride, take it easy and watch others take on the rapids. Gravel pits River Lee Country Park never used to look like this and is the result of man’s intervention. The deposits of sand and gravel, which were left by ice sheets as they retreated at the end of the last ice age, were highly valuable to the construction industry. After extraction of the gravel, pits were either in-filled using landfill or left to fill with water providing the network if lakes that you’ll see as you cycle along. These lakes form a Site of Special Scientific Interest in River Lee Country Park and are part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area, recognising their national and international importance for wildfowl. Hall Marsh Scrapes This area is a prime example of the habitat that has been created as a result of the regeneration following the industrial past of the area. As a section of floodplain grasslands this is a great place to spot Little Egret, Lapwing and other wading birds. On the other side of the water you’ll see a fence, behind this fences lies the 170 acre Gunpowder Mills. Used for the production of explosives from the 17th century right through until it ceased operations in 1991. Water was crucial to the both manufacturing process and the transport of explosives and the site has its own manmade canal network which is fed from the River Lee. During WWII the site didn’t expand its output very much as the site was too easy for enemy bombers locate. The site has played a huge part in the countries wartime history over the years, to find out more visit their website gunpowdermills.co.uk . Hooks Marsh As you wind your way along the river watch out for signs of the secretive Otter. Living along this stretch they can sometimes be seen swimming in the waters or you may even spot signs that they’ve been there. Information panels along the route will help you know what to look for and tell you more about this great creature. Fishers Green An area of great beauty Seventy Acres Lake offers a snapshot of the wildlife that you’ll find throughout the area. A viewing platform near the waters’ edge allows you to get close up views of the waterbirds on the lake. If you want to have a closer look our Wildlife Discovery Centre, staffed by volunteers, is open throughout the year and allows you to see out across the lake at the less obvious wildlife. Our knowledgeable volunteers will guide you and tell you who’s who in the wildlife world. Live wildlife cameras look out over the lake throughout the year providing a close up look at the changing wildlife through the seasons such as wintering Bitterns and Common Terns throughout the summer breeding season. Alternative starting points Clayton Hill – EN9 2HX (height barrier) Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows - EN10 6LX (height barrier) River Lee Country Park (Pindar) car park – EN8 9 AJ (height barrier) Lee Valley White Water Centre – EN9 1AB Hooks Marsh – EN9 2ED (height barrier) Toilets Fishers Green car park Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows Lee Valley White Water Centre Refreshments Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows Lee Valley White Water Centre Wildlife Discovery Centre Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Cheshunt – join the route at Pindar car park alternative starting point. Broxbourne station is close to the route, if using this station join the rout at Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park Buses run to Cheshunt and Broxbourne stations as well as along the road to Lee Valley White Water Centre Car parking charges apply at all the car parks listed for this route 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

< Back Tottenham Marshes Address: Tottenham Marshes, Watermead Way, London, N17 0XD Site overview With flat grassy open space available for hire with only a ten-minutes away from Tottenham Hale Tube and Rail Station. The marshes are a unique and peaceful area, the perfect location for outdoor events including local markets, family fetes and community engagement events with local footfall. Key venue information Size of hireable space: 3,400m² Surface: flat grass surrounded by meadows Utilities: none Availability: April - October Toilets: none Lighting: none Vehicle access: yes via A1055 Watermead Way, 3m restrictions for lorries Pedestrian access: via A1055 Watermead Way Public transport: good tube and bus connections within a 10 minute walk Car parking: 50 spaces available Local Authority: London Borough of Haringey Previous events and site hires Park Runs McMillian Mighty Hike, capacity 2,000 Commercial filming Tottenham 10 Run the River 10k and half marathon Community events Download site info sheet > Go to our Event Enquiry Form >

Lakes of the River Lee Distance: 7.5 miles Terrain: A mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath and grass pathways, several bridges (one with steep incline) and several walk-around and kissing gates Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A scenic circular route taking in the sculpture and natural play pieces within the River Lee Country Park. The route heads north from Fishers Green car park adjacent to Seventy Acres Lake and the Relief Channel. It turns east then south just north of Seventy Acres Lake, meeting up with Cheshunt Country Walk cutting east at Cadmore Lane to Hooks Marsh car park finishing back at Fishers Green. Directions From the car park cross over the road and go through the staggered wooden gates, follow the pathway pass the picnic benches and cross the Flood Relief Channel via the green bridge. (Lee Valley Animals Adventure Park is a short detour from the route - proceed past the front of the toilets and take the first right turn and continue along the pathway to the site’s car park) Turn left and proceed through the walk-around and head south along the pathway, keeping Seventy Acres Lake on the right and the Old River Lea on the left Proceed through the walk-around gate, into Hooks Marsh car park Continue towards and around the metal field gate opposite, onto Waltons Walk, heading in a south direction, keeping the river on your left Continue past Hooks Marsh Lake, the Dave Stocker Sluices on the left and Hall Marsh Scrape on the right At the south end of Hall Marsh Scrape, turn right following the pathway Turn left signposted Highbridge, crossing the large wooden bridge and proceed through the kissing gate Continue along the pathway across the Showground to the bridge Proceed through the kissing gate, crossing the bridge over the River Lee Navigation Turn right, down the slope Proceed along the surfaced path, across the wooden bridge over the Small River Lea and continue west, bearing to the right at the pathway junction Proceed north, keeping Bowyers Water on the left At the pathway junction, bear to the left and continue north through Thistly Marsh Turn left along the gravel path, bearing right onto the access road continuing north with the railway line on the left Proceed around the gate and turn left onto the road At the railway crossing, proceed over the road into Cheshunt Country Walk car park (alternative starting point Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk car parks) Exit the car park through the walk-around and follow the surfaced path, keeping left, alongside the railway line Continue north along the pathway (North Metropolitan viewing area is a short detour from the route – turn right at the signposted crossroads. The viewing area is located on the other side of the bridge) and over the red brick bridge, crossing the Small River Lea Turn left at the end of the bridge and proceed north between the river and North Metropolitan Lake , passing Nightingale Wood on the right Turn left across the small bridge, crossing the Small River Lea, heading towards the railway bridge (alternative starting point Turnford Brook car park) Turn right at the bridge and continue north along the surfaced pathway alongside the railway line Remain on the surfaced path, bearing to the right and proceed north alongside Ashley Lake on the right At the top of the lake, remain on the surfaced pathway, continuing in a northerly direction Continue over Slipe Lane crossroads proceeding north to Wharf Road Proceed through the walk-around to the road Turn right along the pavement to Wharf Road car park and proceed onto the towpath Turn right onto the towpath and follow the River Lee Navigation south, passing Aqueduct Lock Proceed under the bridge and continue south to Cheshunt Lock Proceed over Cheshunt Lock and follow the pathway to Seventy Acres Lake Turn left and continue north around the lake Turn right at the Old River Lea and continue south, following the river on the left and passing Seventy Acres Lake on the right Continue past the Wildlife Discovery Centre , on reaching the green bridge, turn right crossing the Flood Relief Channel, follow this pathway to the car park through the staggered wooden gates Alternative car parks and starting points River Lee Country Park,Turnford Brook car park, Turnford, Hertfordshire EN8 0LU River Lee Country Park, Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk car parks, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ Toilets Fishers Green car park Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park – 5 minutes from route Refreshments Wildlife Discovery Centre Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park – 5 minutes from route Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Cheshunt – join the route at the Cheshunt Country Walk car park starting point Buses run to Cheshunt station Car parking charges apply at all the car parks listed for this route Previous Next

< Back to What's On Runthrough Lee Valley VeloPark December 2026 Join us at the Lee Valley VeloPark Half Marathon, 10 miles, 10k, 5k, 1 mile & Junior Race Date: 19 December Time: 09:00 From £10 Lee Valley VeloPark Location: Book your space > Lee Valley VeloPark series returns on Saturday 25th April 2026, offering you a chance to run a Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10k, 5k or Mile on this unique and gently undulating Moto GP styled circuit. The Lee Valley VeloPark’s one-mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split chip timed for you to view after the race. As one of the London 2012 Olympic venues, you can’t help but feel inspired to give it your all on this course as we are there to cheer you all the way round to the finish! Previous Next

< Back to What's On Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre These sessions create an inclusive environment for individuals seeking to become more physically active. Date: 14 December Time: 09:15 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Book your space > Chair Based Exercise Sessions: These are primarily aimed at: Older Adults: Especially those who are frailer or in residential care, to help maintain independence and prevent falls. People with Limited Mobility: Individuals who have difficulty standing for long periods or those who use a wheelchair. Individuals Recovering from Injury or Surgery: It provides a “graded approach” to slowly rebuild strength and movement tolerance without overexertion. People with Long-term Health Conditions: Specifically, those managing conditions like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or chronic pain. Beginners or Inactive Individuals: Those who haven’t exercised in a long time and want a gentle, low-impact way to start Previous Next

< Back Broxbourne Riverside Address : Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6TD Site overview With a natural amphitheatre feel, this space is ideal for outdoor cinema, theatrical or musical productions and corporate events. Key venue information Size of hireable space: 12,125.67m² Surface: mixture of hard surface pathways and grass flat open space Availability: April - September Utilities: none Toilets: none Lighting: none Vehicle access: via New Nazeing Road Pedestrian access: via underpass from New Nazeing Road Public transport: good train and bus connections within a five minute walk Car parking: yes, large car park operated by Borough of Broxbourne Council Local Authority: Borough of Broxbourne Council Previous events and site hires Commercial filming Community events Dog agility training sessions Download site info sheet > Go to our Event Enquiry Form >

Farm and Wetland Trail Distance: 3 miles Terrain: surfaced pathways, several bridges (two with steep inclines) and several walk-around gates Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A circular route linking the Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park to the wetlands of River Lee Country Park. An ideal route for all ages and abilities throughout the year. The route travels west across the three waterways before turning south around North Metropolitan Pit and returning along the east side of Seventy Acres Lake. Directions Follow the pathway in front of the toilets which takes you to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park’s car park Keep on this path following it round until you get to the Fishers Green overflow car park Proceed through the car park and turn left onto a stony grass path alongside the Flood Relief Channel , heading south Proceed through a walk-around gate onto the road, turning right over a bridge across the Flood Relief Channel to the two field gates Proceed through the walk-around gate on the left and continue along the surfaced path passing the National Grid sub station on the right Turn left, over the metal Bailey Bridge, crossing the Old River Lee , heading south Turn right at the wooden Otter sculpture , over the wooden bridge, crossing River Lee Navigation and proceed along the causeway dividing North Metropolitan Pit Bear to the left, heading south past Nightingale Wood and Pochard Viewpoint. Turn right over the red brick bridge crossing Small River Lee , turning left and heading south Turn left, signposted Hooks Marsh, continue east over a metal bridge, crossing the Small River Lee Continue past the North Metropolitan Pit viewing platform on the left and proceed over the bridge crossing the River Lee Navigation Exit the bridge and continue ahead, keeping to the right pathway in an easterly direction, crossing the green bridge between Seventy Acres Lake and Hooks Marsh Lake Proceed into Hooks Marsh car park passing the bollards and exit through the walk-around on the left side of the car park Continue along the pathway heading north, passing alongside Seventy Acres Lake on the left and the Flood Relief Channel on the right At the north end of the lake, continue through a walk-around gate and turn right over the green bridge crossing the Flood Relief Channel. (The Wildlife Discovery Centre is a short detour from the route – remain on the pathway passing the bridge, to the information point) Continue ahead through a walk-around gate into Fishers Green car park Toilets Fishers Green car park Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park – short distance from route Refreshments Wildlife Discovery Centre – short distance from route Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park – short distance from route Things to note Public transport links to the starting point are limited Car parking charges apply at Fishers Green car park Previous Next