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Based in Hertfordshire, Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts, provides all marina services in the north of the River Lee. Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts South Street, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire SG12 8AL Chandlery : Monday – Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00, Sunday: closed Marina : Monday – Saturday: 08:30 - 16:30, Sunday: closed Lee Valley Marina at Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire provides all marina services and is situated in Lee Valley Regional Park a few miles north of the junction with the River Lee. Contact us stanstead@leevalleypark.org.uk | stansteadchandlery@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 628 Facilities Check the latest visitor information > Interested in moorings or storage? > About Services Boats and moorings Things near by Prices Plan your visit What 3 Words ///stays.dimes.dimes 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. Marina services The marina offers a range of services for the inland waterways user. Unfortunately, we're unable handle Dutch barges and widebeams. General services Diesel - available in 10% tax splits from 100% heating use to 100% cruising use Water - water top up available from the quay Boat pump out - self-service facilities are available Calor Gas - a range of Calor Gas bottles, from 3.9kg to 19kg (both propane and butane) are stocked Solid fuel - a range of solid fuels are available in 25kg bags, we also stock logs and kindling as well Caravan and trailer storage - secure storage available for both caravans and trailers Laundry - self serve laundry area Boat services Slipway - available during business hours for vessels up to 30ft (9.1m). Trailer storage is also available on site if required Crane services - there are two cranes on site with capacity of up to 22 ton and boats up to 62ft (18.9m) in length. Craning on or off transport is also available with sizes limited by the access road (narrow boats up to 60ft). Other craning lifts available include engine lifts or anything heavy that needs to be lifted on or off a boat Surveys - out of the water surveys by independent professional marine surveyors can be carried out at the marina. Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts doesn’t recommend any particular surveyor and no surveyor works in conjunction with the marina but can provide a list of local surveyors Boat Safety Certificate – we have a list of local independent examiners available Moorings Overnight - temporary overnight mooring for short stays is available at the Stanstead Abbotts site as well as storage on land and dry land berths for DIY fitting out and repairs Long term - the site boasts 200 boat berths available at the Stanstead Abbotts site as well as mooring opportunities at a satellite mooring site at Rye House Mooring prices are calculated per metre, find out more on the prices tab. Workshop services The marina has a fully equipped workshop and an onsite experienced workshop team who can undertake a range of maintenance and repair work General workshop services Welding - available from complete over-plates, engine beds and superstructure alterations Boat blacking and antifouling - a full range of services are available, whether you’re looking to do it yourself or use our marina staff Carpentry and alteration services – whether it’s having shelf put up or making a new deck board, the marina’s workshop team will ensure this is done to a high standard of workmanship Plumbing - all plumbing services available including fitting water pumps and tanks and engine cooling works Solid fuel stoves and flues – a full range of solid fuel stoves are available for fitting from the chandlery which also specialises in welded cranked flues Engine and gearbox repairs and servicing Engine servicing and repairs - available for a range of inboard, outboard and traditional engines. Contact us with your engine details and we’ll let you know if we can help Gearbox repairs and servicing – our engineers can undertake repairs and servicing New/replacement engines - we supply new engines either for self-fitting or supplied installed and running. Installations in new boats, engine upgrades or just the replacement of a tired old unit See our chandlery The River Lee is connected to the national waterways system by the Hertford Union Canal and the River Thames giving over 2,500 miles of cruising waterways. The marina offers moorings, chandlery, all boat yard services and a professional engineering and refit service. There's a crane on site to lift boats up to 62 feet in length and 18 tonne in weight. Boats can be welded and blacked. All types of engine can be serviced or repaired. There are moorings for up to 200 boats and storage facilities on land to carry out boat repairs. The onsite chandlery on site stocks a large range of products particularly for canal boats and inland waterways cruisers. We also have a great chandlery where you can pick up boat supplies and parts. See our chandlery Things near by Amwell nature reserve Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round See more > Rye House Gatehouse One of the first brick built houses in England, packed full of history and mystery See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Rye Meads Nature Reserve This stunning nature reserve is run by RSPB and is close to Rye House Gatehouse See more > 2026/27 prices Moorings (prices are per metre, per month) Marina: £23.60 Hard standing (large boats, 10m +): £20.10 Hard standing (medium boats, under 10m): £19.10 Hard standing (small boats, under 6m): £16 Rye House: £18.60 Late payment of mooring fees: £47.70 Temporary visitor mooring (prices per 24 hour): Marina (max one week stay): £44.55 (per 24 hours) Hardstanding and Rye House (max three month stay): £25 (prices are per metre, per month) Craning Single lift: from £262 Double lift: from £530 Crane on/off transport: from £495 Survey: £575 Storage Caravan: £72.50 (per month) Undercover: £175 (additional monthly charge onto of mooring cost) Boat trailer: £280 (per year) Admin charge for formal letters for non-compliance with agreements: £35 Boat sales and moorings for rent List my boat > For Sale Anki Springfield Marina Other 1980 n/a £104,000 See more > For Sale - REDUCED! Lady A Lee Valley Marina Springfield Wide beam 2005 Price Fellows and Co £145,000 See more > For Sale Project Boat Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts Wide beam 2014 Burscough Boats £73,000 See more > For Sale Iyalode Lee Valley Marina Springfield Narrowboat with semi-traditional stern 1997 Peterborough Narrowboats £130,000 See more > For Sale Bewitched Lee Valley Marina Springfield Narrowboat 1991 Unknown £85,000 See more > For Sale - REDUCED! Goose Lee Valley Marina, Springfield River Cruiser (GRP) 1986 Fibreglass wide beam cruiser £52,000 See more > For Sale Waterbed Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts River Cruiser (GRP) 1970's Seamaster £ 17,950 See more> SOLD Hambakahle Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Narrowboat 1978 Simolda 60 Cruiser Stern £60,000 See more For Sale NANAMI Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Narrow boat 1983 Colecraft Engineering Ltd £46,000 See more > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

There's lots of waterbodies in the park and keeping safe around them is essential. Find out more about our Bylaws and how you can keep yourself and others safe Staying safe around water Entering water in the park isn’t permitted – not only is it against our Byelaws and but this rule is there to help keep you safe too. In recent years the number of accidental drownings in the UK has risen – a sad fact but true. We’ve set out some advice below to help you enjoy the park this summer. Reporting incidents Report any of the following incidents on the numbers below: unruly or dangerous behaviour in and around water accidents, incidents or near misses wildlife in trouble Contact us 03000 030 610 between 08:00 - 17:00 01992 210 196 between 17:00 - 08:00 In an emergency call 999 Remember Robbie Robbie Lea was a fun loving, sporty 17 year old boy when he entered North Met Pit in the summer of 2017. What was meant to be a laugh with his mates, turned into tragedy as Robbie drowned after the effects of cold water shock took hold. After his tragic death, Robbie’s mum, Sarah, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and other local and national organisations came together to create the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership. Its aim is to help educate children and young people about water safety through assemblies and community events. If you’d like to find out more please email our Learning and Engagement team on learning@leevalleypark.org.uk. Why not? What should I do? Where can I swim? What can parents do? Calling parents! Did you know that 83% of people that drown accidentally are male and there’s been a marked increase in teenagers, mainly young boys and men, entering the waterbodies in the park. We understand that young people want to enjoy themselves, but please share with them the different dangers there are in the water and how they can save themselves and others if they find themselves in danger. You can read the Canal & River Trust's advice for young people here . Why not? Entering water in the park isn’t allowed– it’s dangerous and against our Byelaws. Here are a few of the reason why this isn’t permitted. Here are some other great organisations who have information on water safety: Royal Life Saving Society RNLI Canal & River Trust It’s colder that it looks Inland water is always a lot colder than you think, even on hot days. The drop in your body temperature as you enter the cold water can cause Cold Water Shock . This is where you lose control of your breathing, use of your limbs and if left too long can fall unconscious. This could be fatal. Remember float to live – relax on your back while your body adjusts then make your way to safety. It’s dirtier than it looks From abandoned industrial equipment, dumped trollies, empty glass bottles, wrappers, animal wee and poo… the list goes on! Although our open water is a haven for wildlife it has, unfortunately, been a dumping ground and is still treated disrespectfully today. There’s no way of knowing what’s in the water and what could be going onto your skin, hair and if you accidentally swallow any of the water, into your body. Weil’s disease, also known as Leptospirosis, is a serious infection transmitted through animal wee (particularly from rodents) or contaminated water – you can’t see it, smell it and won’t know you’ve got it until you start experiencing symptoms. Find out more about it here . Dumped rubbish can also cause obstructions underwater which you could get trapped by - this could stop you from getting out of the water to safety. It’s stronger than it looks Lots of water in the park has underwater currents, which you can’t see from the surface. You can easily get caught up in the flow and will tire easily trying to escape. If you find yourself caught in a current, don’t try to swim against it, stay calm, swim with the current and call for help It’s lonelier than it looks There are no lifeguards at our waterbodies so there’s no one to help you. The average time for an emergency ambulance is 8 minutes but with lots of winding paths and detours in the park finding you in an emergency is a lot harder and extra time in cold water can have devastating consequences. A great way to pinpoint your position in the park is with the What3Words app. This will give you three words for your precise location within a 3m square and can be used by emergency services to help find you. Where can I swim? We understand that a lot of people enjoy open water swimming and here are some places around the Lee Valley where you can enjoy it in a safe environment. Lee Valley White Water Centre Herts Young Mariners Base H2O Rampage Redricks Lakes Hampstead Health What should I do? Whenever you’re around water – follow water safety code Stop and think : take in your surroundings, do your research and read all local signs. Stay together: when visiting places with water, go with a friend or family. Only swim at life guarded venues. If you do find yourself in an emergency Call for help! Shout to people on land or call 999 and ask for Fire and Rescue. Do not enter the water to try and help anyone – you could be putting yourself in danger too and making rescues more complicated. Float to live! Lie flat on your back with your arms and legs out like a star, stay calm, and try and keep your breathing at a normal pace. You can see more on float to live here . Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 - 21:00 . 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 Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Tottenham Marshes in north London is great wildlife watching spot with three main areas surrounding the River Lee. Near by you'll find the Waterside Inn and a great community of locals. Tottenham Marshes Watermead Way, N17 0XD Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day A great open space in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest and Haringey made up of three main parts 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 ///taken.renew.useful 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 Emissions Zone. Find out more about ULEZ > . Car parking There is a car park on Watermead Way. Parking is currently free. Picnic spots There are benches by the car park on Clendish Marsh which are perfect for enjoying a meal alfresco Walking, running and cycling routes Walk on the Wild Side Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB See the route > Art on the Marshes Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB See the route > Urban Oasis Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB See the route > Things to do There are some wonder sculptures to find on the site so make sure you keep an eye out. The River Lee Navigation runs though the site, and it is a good walking, running and cycle route that links Hertford, on the River Lea, with the Thames in the south, where you can travel off road, for near to 30 miles. Just south of Clendish Marsh, is The Paddock, and Walthamstow Wetlands, which are two other wildlife areas, which are within walking distance from Clendish Marsh's Ferry Lane entrance. Café There is The Waterside Café by Stonebridge Lock is situated middle of the marshes, by the river. Toilets There is no public toilet on site. There is one toilet in the Waterside Café which opens with the café. Things nearby The Waterside Café Enjoy a coffee by the waterside at Tottenham Marshes See more > Lee Valley Athletics Centre You can try your hand at a range of athletic activities all in one place See more > The Paddock Small open space in Tottenham with great community events See more > Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Camp in the capital with this north London campsite with great connections to the centre See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Lee Valley Golf Course Test out the greens on this tricky but fun golf course in north London See more > Tottenham Marshes have a diverse history. Originally they would have been part of the natural floodplain of the River Lee. In the 1920s there were tennis courts and an open air lido on the marshes, fed by water from Pymmes Brook for a short spell. Later the site was used as a place to deposit building waste from bombed-out parts of London, which in some parts have raised the levels by two metres. Now it's one of the largest open spaces in Haringey, and a very well-loved open space for dog walkers, nature lovers and people who simply want to unwind in a safe space. Tottenham Marshes straddles the border between the London Boroughs of Haringey and Waltham Forest. The marshes are situated just six miles from Central London and has three main parts Wild Marsh West, Clendish Marsh and Wild Marsh East. The sites are managed to encourage easy and welcoming access, with the majority of users walking, jogging and cycling and enjoying this open space close to Tottenham. Tottenham Marshes has a wonderful community of wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. Friends of Tottenham Marshes who do a bird count every month, who then share they’re wonderful sightings for everyone to enjoy and also form part of our recording. You can send in your sighting and join our gallery. Spring You will see many migrating birds coming to the valley, the meadows will be full of colour, from the wildflowers and in some places you can observe Bee Orchid too. On Wild Marsh West in the spring all the Cherry Plums are flowering and it’s a real spectacle when they are out. There are lots of butterflies that are present including Brimstone and Comma Butterfly. On Clendish Marsh, Kestrel can be observed hovering over the meadows in early spring and throughout the summer. The abundance of voles and mice are contributing to their diet. Summer When the meadows have finished flowering you will get all the grasses flowering and we have a good population of Common Toadflax on Wild Marsh West, which will turn the meadows yellow. They are particularly good for the Toadflax Brocade Moth. In the summer the Blackberries will ripen, and also the Cherry Plums, and they make good eating for the wildlife around. There are a few wooded sections that the walkers are particularly fond of during the summer, as they provide a shady walk Autumn Some of the meadows are cut and you will get some really nice autumn colour on the poplars and willows on site. The Rowan and Hawthorn will berry up and will be food for the many birds on the marshes in the winter. Winter In winter Stonechat are usually present and Linnet numbers increase, they can be seen feeding on seed heads of Teasel, dock and thistle. There are always a few winter visitors in the valley, such as Britain's smallest duck, Teal, you can observe if you are lucky, along the watercourse that intersect the marshes Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 Wildlife watching The Lee Valley is home to a range of wildlife and its great facilities mean it’s accessible to everyone. The mosaic of habitats, from lakes to reservoirs, reedbeds and grasslands, woodlands and rivers provide a home for a range of wildlife making it the perfect place to get up close to some amazing wildlife spectacles, whatever time of year you visit wildlifesightings@leevalleypark.org.uk Contact us Submit your sightings Contact us Avian Flu Following news that dozens of dead swans have been found in the Docklands area of east London, please be vigilant while in Lee Valley Regional Park and report any dead or sick waterbirds to our team. Do not touch any dead or sick waterbirds but please follow these instructions: Take a photo of the dead or sick waterbird Send the photo with a message of its location to biodiversity@leevalleypark.org.uk If possible, include the What 3 Words location in the email Thank you for helping us protect the wildlife in our park. Our team will assess each report and manage accordingly. About Season highlights Season hotspots Latest sightings Archive The former gravel pits of River Lee Country Park now make up an internationally important wetland, part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area. Look amongst the reedbeds of Seventy Acres Lake and North Met Pit in the winter months for Bittern, a large heron-like bird and one of our most secretive winter visitors. Head to the Wildlife Discovery Centre where our knowledgeable volunteers will help you see them. In summer the lake comes alive with a noisy Common Tern and Black-headed Gull colony nesting on the man-made rafts. The reservoirs of Walthamstow Wetlands offer views over large expanses of water attracting a wide range of wildfowl and waders throughout the year, all just a short stroll from Tottenham Hale station. The myriad of waterways that wend their way through the Lee Valley provide excellent wildlife corridors linking our important wildlife sites. RSPB Rye Meads, Fishers Green or the Old River Lea at the WaterWorks Fields are all great places to spot a Kingfisher. Listen out for the shrill call and flash of cobalt blue as a Kingfisher darts by close to the water’s surface You never know you may also spot an Otter too! In summer, these wetlands are also home to dragonflies, small in size but fierce predators patrolling the waterways. Sites with a range of waterbodies are perfect dragonfly habitat, visit Amwell Nature reserve, Silvermeade, Cornmill Meadows or Walthamstow Marshes. to see up to 24 Species from the striking metallic colours of the Banded Demoiselle to the majestic Emperor Dragonfly patrolling its territory. At Cornmill Meadows take time to look over the floodplain meadows, in summer Lapwing with their distinctive ‘peewit’ call breed near the muddy scrape and in winter Wigeon, one of our visiting ducks, graze the lush grassland. Water Voles, much-loved as ratty in the Wind in the Willows have become one of Britain’s most endangered mammals, however the waterways of the Lee Valley are a good place to try and see one. Although secretive in their nature look out for the signs they are here such as their burrows, little piles of their feeding remains or even their droppings! You may hear the distinctive ‘plop’ as one dives into the water, visit sites such as Amwell Nature Reserve, Silvermeade, Walthamstow Marshes and Walthamstow Reservoirs and you may be lucky enough to see one. Working landscapes such as Lee Valley Farm can also provide valuable wildlife habitat. Special areas have been planted with a mixture of plants providing an important food source for birds such as Linnet and Yellowhammer throughout the harsh winter months. The grasslands of the Lee Valley come alive in the warmer months with the buzz of insects busily feeding on the nectar rich plants. In early summer look amongst these grasslands for orchids, six species are found in the Lee Valley. Rammey Marsh is a good place to see Pyramidal and Bee Orchids or head to River Lee Country Park where Bowyers Orchid Meadow has six species of orchid. Visit Gunpowder Park to hear the tumbling song of the ground nesting Skylark or stroll through the flower-rich meadows of the tree Park looking out for butterflies feedig on the nectar-rich flowers. Step back in time to the historic Walthamstow Marshes to escape the hustle of the city and watch Lee Valley Park’s herd of heritage cattle grazing the meadows as would have been done here for hundreds of years. Urban The Waterworks Centre nature reserve is an urban oasis with a beautiful meadow perfect for insect encounters. The reserve has one of the largest bird hides in London offering views across a series of former filter beds each with its own unique character. The filter beds are a great place to get up close views of ducks such as the UK’s smallest duck the Teal and wading birds such as Snipe probing the muddy areas for food. Some areas have been allowed to form dense stands of scrub and are home to Blackcap and Chiffchaff. The tidal nature of the River Lee in its lower stretches exposes swathes of mud. From Bow Creek Ecology Park look over the exposed areas at low tide for wading Redshank feeding on insects and worms in the food-rich mud. In summer, the meadows of the Lee Valley come alive with wildlife, look out for butterflies such as the Common Blue and Meadow Brown feeding on the nectar of wildflowers or the Speckled Wood in the dappled light along paths. Gunpowder Park, Cornmill Meadows Tree Park and WaterWorks Nature Reserve are great places to see a wide variety of butterflies. The lakes and rivers provide excellent dragonfly habitat. The Banded Demoiselle is an impressive damselfly; the male has conspicuous dark banding on its wings. Cornmill Meadows and Amwell Nature Reserve are great sites to find a wide range of dragonflies. Look overhead for Hobby, a summer visitor from Africa that hunts for small insects including dragonflies and small birds, Hall Marsh Scrape is a good place to view Hobby. Grass Snake, our largest snake, can be found basking in the sun on a warm summer’s day. People are often surprised to see them swimming in rivers, ditches or ponds where they hunt for amphibians and fish. Nightingale are a summer visitor, returning in small numbers each year from Africa to breed at Fishers Green, River Lee Country Park. Often hard to see as they remain in dense scrub, and easily overlooked if seen, it is their rich tonal song, heard day or night for which the Nightingale is so famous. A stroll on a warm summer evening along the network of waterways may reward you with a view of bats foraging for insects over the water. Look out for Daubenton’s bat feeding low over the surface of the water or Pipistrelle Bat feeding overhead. Common Tern return to the valley from Africa each summer to form noisy breeding colonies at Fishers Green in River Lee Country Park, RSPB Rye Meads? and Walthamstow Wetlands. They swoop low over the water’s surface to drink and catch their prey of small fish. Seasonal hot spots Amwell nature reserve Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round See more > Cornmill Meadows A mystical meadow where you can see dragonflies darting over the water See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Wildlife gallery We have a wonderful community of wildlife watchers in the park who share their sightings for everyone to enjoy and also contribute to our recording efforts. We welcome everyone to send in their sighting and join our gallery. Have lots of sighting to share? You can email them into the team here. Submit your sightings Amwell 13/06/26 11:30 Black Tern Stuart Fox Myddelton House Gardens 21/05/26 11:25 Beautiful Demoiselle - male & female. There were a few nice flowers, too! Graham Canny Seventy Acres Lake; ///listed.split.pace 30/04/26 10:30 Reed Warbler; Also seen Reed buntings and heard Sedge warblers Matthew Taylor ///pool.starts.defend 22/04/26 19:15 Lapwing x 1 Hall Marsh Scrape Lisa Brady Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Green-veined White Matthew Taylor Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Brimstone Matthew Taylor Rye Meads 25/03/26 11:30 Kingfishers Stuart Fox King's Meads, Hertford 27/05/26 20:45 Grasshopper Warbler Stuart Fox Near River Lea; ///Hills.boss.singer 30/04/26 11:30 Garden warbler Matthew Taylor Turnford Pit east; ///angle.going.pushy 30/04/26 12:00 Gadwall pair Matthew Taylor Holyfield weir 21/04/26 13:00 Orange Tip Matthew Taylor Seventy Acres Lake 21/04/26 13:30 Sedge Warbler Matthew Taylor Rusheymead ///dine.trace.matter (approx.) 29/03/26 14:30 Sparrowhawk Justine Huxley Hook's Marsh 18/02/26 10:30 Tundra Bean Goose Stuart Fox Myddelton House Gardens 21/05/26 13:40 Broad-bodied Chaser, flying around the pond. Graham Canny North Met Pit (north) ///Cowboy.woods.nasal 30/04/26 11:45 Canada geese parents with goslings Matthew Taylor King's Meads 28/04/26 06:30 Wood Sandpiper, six in total Stuart Fox Holyfield weir 21/04/26 13:00 Peacock butterfly Matthew Taylor Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Dunnock Matthew Taylor Gunpowder Park, Osier Marsh 26/03/26 11:30 Smooth Newt, under a log Dawn Richardson Filter by Month tag July 2025 April 2021 April 2022 April 2023 April 2024 April 2025 April 2026 August 2021 August 2022 August 2023 August 2024 August 2025 December 2020 December 2021 December 2022 December 2023 December 2024 December 2025 February 2021 February 2022 February 2023 February 2024 February 2025 February 2026 January 2021 January 2022 January 2023 January 2024 January 2025 January 2026 July 2021 July 2022 July 2023 July 2024 June 2020 June 2021 June 2022 June 2023 June 2024 June 2026 March 2021 March 2022 March 2023 March 2024 March 2025 March 2026 May 2021 May 2022 May 2023 May 2024 May 2025 May 2026 November 2021 November 2022 November 2023 November 2024 November 2025 October 2021 October 2022 October 2023 October 2024 October 2025 September 2021 September 2022 September 2023 September 2024 September 2025 Amwell 13/06/26 11:30 Black Tern Stuart Fox Myddelton House Gardens 21/05/26 13:40 Broad-bodied Chaser, flying around the pond. Graham Canny Near River Lea; ///Hills.boss.singer 30/04/26 11:30 Garden warbler Matthew Taylor Seventy Acres Lake; ///listed.split.pace 30/04/26 10:30 Reed Warbler; Also seen Reed buntings and heard Sedge warblers Matthew Taylor King's Meads 28/04/26 06:30 Wood Sandpiper, six in total Stuart Fox Holyfield weir 21/04/26 13:00 Orange Tip Matthew Taylor Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Green-veined White Matthew Taylor Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Dunnock Matthew Taylor Rusheymead ///dine.trace.matter (approx.) 29/03/26 14:30 Sparrowhawk Justine Huxley Rye Meads 25/03/26 11:30 Kingfishers Stuart Fox Flew in from mariners base, landed in the LV park, just beyond the picnic area at the furthest Windmill Lane Car Park just beyond the picnic area 11/02/26 17:30 Bittern Nicola Sirkett WaterWorks Nature Reserve filter beds 28/01/26 10:30 Bittern in reedbed from bird hide LVRPA volunteer Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 26/01/26 14:30 Bittern Paula Moore Fishers Green, Flood Relief 20/01/26 11:30 Two male and one female Goosander Stuart Fox Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 18/01/26 15:00 Bittern - seen before and during Bittern Roost Watch event Dawn Richardson Lee Valley Ice Centre. ///begin.fears.pillow 07/01/26 11:00 Kestrel seen through the window from the gym at the Ice Centre. Andy Washington Old River Lea near Fishers Green Substation. ///Decks.badge.scarf 13/12/25 14:30 Kingfisher. Flying downstream. Zoe Knight Flood relief channel near Discovery Centre: TL375029 12/12/25 10:00 Black Swan Matthew Taylor Lee Valley Park 10/12/25 16:15 An Otter, after dusk, seen on a Bittern Roost Watch survey Mary Young Bowyers water 08/12/25 09:09 Sub-adult drake Smew paula moore Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 05/12/25 11:30 Bittern Lee Valley Staff and Volunteers Canal by Fishers Green, very close to the Wildlife Discovery Centre 23/11/25 13:30 Black swan Kelly Longman Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 12/11/25 16:50 Bittern coming in to roost LV staff and volunteers River Lea Navigation nr Seventy Acre Lake 25/10/25 13:00 Male Silver Wood duck. Female also seen but no pic. Andy Amwell 21/10/25 09:00 Bittern reported at Hardmead Lock, Amwell Dawn Richardson King's Meads, Hertford 27/05/26 20:45 Grasshopper Warbler Stuart Fox Myddelton House Gardens 21/05/26 11:25 Beautiful Demoiselle - male & female. There were a few nice flowers, too! Graham Canny North Met Pit (north) ///Cowboy.woods.nasal 30/04/26 11:45 Canada geese parents with goslings Matthew Taylor Turnford Pit east; ///angle.going.pushy 30/04/26 12:00 Gadwall pair Matthew Taylor ///pool.starts.defend 22/04/26 19:15 Lapwing x 1 Hall Marsh Scrape Lisa Brady Holyfield weir 21/04/26 13:00 Peacock butterfly Matthew Taylor Seventy Acres Lake 21/04/26 13:30 Sedge Warbler Matthew Taylor Holyfield Weir 21/04/26 13:00 Brimstone Matthew Taylor Gunpowder Park, Osier Marsh 26/03/26 11:30 Smooth Newt, under a log Dawn Richardson Hook's Marsh 18/02/26 10:30 Tundra Bean Goose Stuart Fox Amwell - Bittern Pool 04/02/26 10:30 Bittern Stuart Fox Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 27/01/26 15:00 Fieldfare seen at the top of the tree above the kingfisher bank Bekah Weatherhead Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 26/01/26 14:30 Black Swan Paula Moore Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 19/01/26 09:38 Bittern and Water Rail Dawn Richardson Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 18/01/26 16:15 Shelduck, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler, Water Rail Dawn Richardson Fishers Green 30/12/25 15:00 Black swan Riza Una Holyfield Marsh: TL372036 12/12/25 11:30 Kestrel hovering Matthew Taylor Grebe hide, Holyfield Lake 12/12/25 12:00 Buzzard - flew in, rested briefly then flew off Matthew Taylor Bowyers water 08/12/25 09:00 Sub-adult drake Smew paula moore Bowyers Water, River Lee Country Park 07/12/25 15:30 One male Smew, middle of the lake with the coots Bekah Weatherhead Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 27/11/25 09:45 Great White Egret WDC Volunteers Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green 14/11/25 09:45 Bittern Lee Valley volunteers Bittern Hide, Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green. 26/10/25 14:30 Bittern Rob S Bittern Hide, Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green. 25/10/25 16:45 Bittern Rob S Holyfield Hall Farm 19/10/25 11:00 Cattle Egret, amongst cattle in fields south of Holyfield Hall Farm Dawn Richardson Wildlife sightings Your name Your email Location - please include what3words if you can Date of sighting * required What did you see - species, number and any other details you have Upload photo I agree to the terms & conditions. 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This nature reserve is a quite sancuary for wildlife in London with the historical open space Middlesex Filter Beds near by. WaterWorks Centre nature reserve and field & Middlesex Filter Beds WaterWorks Centre & Middlesex Filter Beds, Lammas Road (off Lea Bridge Road), Leyton, London E10 7QB WaterWorks Centre nature reserve opening times Winter: 08:00 - 16:00 Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: 08:00 - 15:00 Christmas Day : Closed Summer: 08:00 - 18:30 Middlesex Filter Beds Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day Come and explore these amazing open spaces and natures reserves in the capital Contact us info@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 610 Facilities Check the latest visitor information > About Wildlife Things to see and do Plan your visit What 3 Words ///ripe.gangs.like 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 Emissions Zone. Find out more about ULEZ > . WaterWorks Centre opening times Currently closed Car park opening times April: 08:00 - 19:30 May: 08:00 - 20:30 June - August - 08:00 - 21:00 September: 08:00 - 20:30 October: 08:00 - 19:30 November - February: 08:00 - 17:30 Things nearby BoxUp Free sports equipment from our outdoor locker for use on Leyton Marsh See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills 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 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 Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > WaterWorks Centre The WaterWorks Centre and Café is currently closed. The nature reserve and Waterworks Fields are still open to people adhering to the national or local restrictions when they apply. We're reviewing the future of the WaterWorks Centre at present and it will remain closed whilst this review is carried out. Middlesex Filter Beds There are some exciting works taking place on Middlesex Filter Beds to rewet the beds. You can see the update here. WaterWorks Centre nature reserve Over 500 varieties of plants and one quarter of Britain’s butterfly species have been recorded here, so there’s so much to see when out and about on the reserve. The WaterWorks Centre nature reserve has become a unique wildlife haven and is a fantastic area for all the family to visit, just a few miles from central London. Over 150 years ago, when it was known as the Essex Filter Beds, it supplied the surrounding boroughs with much needed clean water. Today it is home to one of the largest bird hides in London offering close-up views across a series of filter beds, each with its own unique character. WaterWorks Centre field By 1933, the area, once part of Leyton Marshes and known asThe WaterWorks Field was being used for recreation, mainly football pitches. Lee Valley Regional Park acquired the site on 26 July 1969, and it was then converted to a pitch and putt course until 2003 when the WaterWorks Centre was built and the pitch and putt upgraded to an 18-hole, 3-par golf course, which operated until its closure in 2012. The area was used as a campsite during London 2012 Olympics and continued to provide camping during the Shell Expo at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and occasional events. Since the closure of the golf course, infrastructure was removed and a more relaxed management of the site was adopted, there still remains a few of the bunkers around the periphery of the site which now act as basking points for insects and reptiles. There is a small fenced off area which is used for dog agility classes at weekends and Forest Schools during the week. The site links to Hackney Marshes over Friends Bridge and to Walthamstow Marshes. Please be advised there is no swimming at this site. See more on our water safety policy here . Middlesex Filter Beds This ten acre haven for wildlife is a short walk from the neighbouring WaterWorks Centre nature reserve. Built by the East London WaterWorks Company in the mid 1800s they demonstrate how previously industrial areas can become valuable habitats for wildlife. Spring At WaterWorks Centre nature reserve , Waders on passage through the valley often drop into the site. Common and Green Sandpiper are regular visitors, whilst Wood Sandpiper and Black-tailed Godwit have also been seen. The brickwork of the old bed walls at Middlesex Filter Beds provides shelter for amphibians and in spring the wetlands are home to frogs, toads and newts. The weir is a good spot for Grey Wagtail and Kingfisher, which nest along the banks. Summer The secluded beds at WaterWorks Centre nature reserve are a fantastic place to get up-close to birds like Pochard and Little Grebe who breed here. Sand Martin are regular summer visitors, see them feeding on insects overhead. Certain beds have been allowed to form dense scrub and are home to species such as Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff, whilst Sedge and Reed Warbler nest amongst the reeds. The site is a fantastic place for reptiles and amphibians, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a Grass Snake or Common Lizard sunning itself on a stony bank. Listen out for the distinctive call of the Edible Frog which can often be seen in the wellhead at the bird hide. The flood relief channel adjacent to the site is an excellent place to view bats foraging for insects in the warm summer evenings. Winter The wetter filter beds at WaterWorks Centre nature reserve provide great up-close views of winter wildfowl including Teal and Shoveler. Snipe can be seen feeding around the muddy edges of the reeds. Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

The park main feature is it open spaces and no two are the same. Find out the different point of interest of the sites and plan your next day out Green spaces From getting active to exploring nature and wildlife in our open spaces, there’s lots to do. Check out the different categories below: Green spaces Gardens Historical sites Check the latest visitor information > Download our park wide map > Green spaces Bow Creek Ecology Park Escape the city on this little green island, just a short walk from Canning Town station See more > East India Dock Basin The furthest southern point in the park where you can enjoy views over the Thames to The O2 See more > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats See more > Nazeing Meads Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Turnford Brook With waterbodies, wildlife and picnic benches this is a great place to get away from it all 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 > Rye Meads Nature Reserve This stunning nature reserve is run by RSPB and is close to Rye House Gatehouse See more > Clayton Hill Visit this stunning viewpoint and take in the sights of the park and the Lee Valley See more > Fishers Green A hub in the middle of River Lee Country Park with sculptures to find and wildlife to see See more > Hooks Marsh With multiple lakes, this is perfect for nature lovers who are fascinated by waterfowl See more > Pindar Close to Cheshunt station this is a great spot to escape the city, with watersports and YHA on site See more > Sewardstone Explore this woodland area of the park on the edge of London with a campsite nearby See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Amwell nature reserve Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round See more > The Paddock Small open space in Tottenham with great community events See more > Dobbs Weir Explore the numerous walking routes and waterways with a campsite near by See more > Glen Faba A short walk from Dobbs Weir, you'll find this secluded area of grassland and reedbeds See more > Middlesex Filter Beds Come and see this 19th century water filtration, now a wildlife habitat See more > Rammey Marsh Wildlife such as Water Voles, Bee Orchids and Pipistrelle bats can all be spotted See more > Tottenham Marshes An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups See more > WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve See more > Cody Dock A creative industries quarter with community gardens and footpaths. See more > Walthamstow Wetlands Run by London Wildlife Trust, connect with nature in north London See more > Back to the top > Gardens Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Back to the top > Historical sites Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows See history and nature come together See more > Rye House Gatehouse One of the first brick built houses in England, packed full of history and mystery See more > Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Markfield Beam Engine and Museum Head back to steam power days at this historic building See more > East India Dock Basin The furthest southern point in the park where you can enjoy views over the Thames to The O2 See more > Three Mills Island Visit the historic tidal mill and enjoy the green open space right next door See more > Epping Forest District Museum Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of the area See more > Royal Gunpowder Mills Explore the Mills' explosive history and see how nature has reclaimed this site See more > Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Waltham Abbey Church Discover the amazing history of this Augustinian landmark See more > Back to the top > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Watersports are on offer in the many different centres and clubs in the park. You can battle the man made rapids at Lee Valley White Water Centre, rowing with one of the clubs along the River Lee and even trying your hand a different activities. Watersports White water fun, sailing clubs and rowing boats can all be found in the Lee Valley. Broxbourne Rowing Club Friendly rowing club with squads and learn to row courses See more > Fishers Green Sailing Club Join this friendly club located on Holyfield Lake See more > King George Sailing Club Located in Chingford, this sailing lake is the largest in north London See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Broxbourne Sailing Club Founded in 1924, this club offers a wide range of activities for all levels See more > Hertford County Yacht Club This clubs has great opportunities for grass roots sailors See more > Lea Rowing Club Located in Hackney, this is a diverse and successful club in the city See more > ESSA Water Activities Centre Get your paddles at the ready, this watersports centre has a range of activities 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 Boat Centre Set on the banks of the River Lee, you can explore the waterways by boat with all the family See more > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Located in the north of the park these area is know for its tranquil waterbodies with angling, wildlife watching and watersports on offer. Dobbs Weir, Glen Faba & Nazeing Meads Dobbs Weir , Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0AS Glen Faba , Netherhall Road, Hoddesdon CM19 5EX Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day Take in the sights and sounds of one of our tranquil areas of River Lee Country Park Contact us info@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 610 Check the latest visitor information > Facilities About Things to see and do Plan your visit What 3 Words ///fire.loudly.handy 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 Our car parks are open all the time. No overnight parking is permitted at any time. The barrier may be closed as required. Walking, running and cycling routes Full Circle at St Paul's Field Starting points: Route 1 - Meadgate Road, Nazeing, Hertfordshire EN9 2PB. Route 2 - Dobbs Weir car park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0AS See the route > Rye Meads Discovery Starting point: Dobbs Weir car park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0AS (height barrier) See the route > Faba to Fieldes Starting point: Dobbs Weir car park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0AZ See the route > Tale of Two Rivers Starting point: Dobbs Weir car park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0AS (height barrier) See the route > Things to do near by ESSA Water Activities Centre Get your paddles at the ready, this watersports centre has a range of activities See more > Watersports With clubs and centres in the park that offer a range of different watersports you can try See more > Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Set in the heart of River Lee Country Park, this campsite is the perfect pitch for outdoor adventures See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Dobbs Weir Dobbs Weir is definitely one of those special places you’ll want to visit again and again. Relaxing walks, wildlife watching, history, excellent fishing, picnics, a café and pub – Dobbs Weir really does have something for everyone. It’s also an ideal base for exploring further afield, so if you feel like stretching your legs, just follow the walking routes to Nazeing Meads, Admirals Walk and Glen Faba. Glen Faba Just to the north of Dobbs Weir you’ll discover the wilder, less visited area of Glen Faba. It’s an area of water, grassland, reedbeds and woods – perfect for all kinds of wildlife such as Gadwall, Cormorants and Reed Bunting. Please be aware that access is mostly via unsurfaced grass paths, and at certain times of the year cattle may be grazing on parts of the site. Nazeing Meads Within a 10 minute walk south of Dobbs Weir you’ll find three large lagoons, wildflower meadows, woodlands and a delightful sense of tranquillity at Nazeing Meads. These lagoons are perfect for wintering birds such as Goldeneye and Black-headed Gull. Fishing and watersports are popular here, and you can stroll along the grass path. Admirals Walk Lake Just across the River Lee lies another small former gravel pit, Admirals Walk Lake. The lake and nearby River Lynch are one of the best sites for dragonflies in the park. Sand Martin and Swallow feed over the water, replaced as dusk falls by bats including Pipistrelle and Daubenton’s Bat. St Paul’s Field St Paul’s Field is a newly opened green space in the park, located east of Nazeing North Lagoon—home to Broxbourne Sailing Club. Once a disused landfill site, it’s now a peaceful area for walking, fishing, and enjoying nature. A new footpath completed in 2025 connects Meadgate Road to Dobbs Weir Road, improving access and linking to the wider park trail network. Wildlife The path across St Paul’s Field follows the eastern boundary of Nazeing Meads, a large expanse of open water forming part of the River Lee flood relief system. The deep open water provides a plentiful supply of food for diving ducks including Tufted Duck and Great Crested Grebe. Look out from the viewing screen and you may catch the Great Crested Grebes famous ‘penguin dance’ as pairs form their bond. In winter, Nazeing Meads is a good spot for wintering duck including Goldeneye and Goosander. There’s a large winter gull roost, with numbers reaching over 2000, typically supporting Common and Black-headed Gull. It’s worth looking out for other species including the occasional Mediterranean Gull. On a warm summer evening you may be able to spot bats feeding on insects, low over the surface of the water. There are large patches of scattered and dense scrub across the grassland, in summer listen out for the distinctive song of the Chiffchaff – you’ll see how it got its name – you may spot it flitting through the bushes. Listen out for the yaffle of a Green Woodpecker and see it foraging amongst the grasses. Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >