< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 22 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 Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 23 October 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 - 29 October Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Date: 29 October 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 Project Boat Boatback.jpg Boatback.jpg 1/1 Wide beam Burscough Boats 45ft 2014 £73,000 For Sale Contact the owner Paul Farley 07949528406 paulfarley213@gmail.com Project boat ready for fit out. Water tank installed. Morso squirrel stove. 2 x 200w solar panels. Basic electrics. Boxed components include: 55 litre Surecal twin coil calorifier, shower tray and cubicle, whale pump for shower, Franke stainless steel double sink & mixer tap, click fix plumbing pipe and fittings, 150m 12v cable, skin fittings, LED downlights, various other small components, spares and building materials for stud walls. Morco F11 gas boiler optional. External gas locker equipment semi fitted. Mooring available subject to marina approval Reluctant sale due to family concern. Previous Next

Walk on the Wild Side Distance: 1.5 miles Terrain: surfaced pathway including towpath, several bridges with steep inclines and large cobbles, walk-around gates Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB See the route> At at glance information for this route Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Public transport closeby Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A circular route discovering the ‘wilds’ of Tottenham Marshes. The route heads north around the perimeter of Wild Marsh West before crossing the river and returning along the towpath. Directions Proceed north out of the car park (through the main entrance and exit) and cross over the main access road through the walk-around gate onto Marsh Triangle Join the new surfaced pathway and proceed onto Wild Marsh West , passing over the Flood Relief Channel, Pymmes Brook Continue along the path, crossing the new wildlife wetland habitat Bear to the left, continuing along the path, past the wildflower meadow habitat Continue past the entrance to Marigold Road on the left, proceeding to the northern perimeter of the marsh Follow the pathway to the right, passing the Leeside entrance and proceed towards the river Proceed over Chalk Bridge, following the pathway down onto the towpath Turn left and proceed south along the river to Stonebridge Lock Cross the river at the lock, the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Community Centre is on your right Proceed west along the main access road and turn left into the car par Toilets Stonebridge Lock Community Centre Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Northumberland Park Buses run along Watermead Way Plan your journey with Transport for London There are currently no car parking charges at Tottenham Marshes car park The site is within the Ultra Low Emissions Zone Previous Next

< Back Understanding Plants KS2 Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre Available: May - September Key subject: Science Suitable for: KS2 Prices > Our health and safety commitment > Contact us Teachers guide Essential information before your visit > Session covers : lifecycles, plant structure, pollination, food chains, seed dispersal, needs of survival, plant identification and classification Tasks include the plant parts quiz, food chain construction, identification and classification skills, observing plant variation, the photosynthesis recipe and games such as the pollination game to help understand the reproductive parts of a plant and the mime game which brings dispersal to life.

Art on the Marshes Distance: 1.5 miles Terrain: surfaced pathways Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A circular route highlighting the community art of Clendish Marsh. The route heads south towards Ferry Lane, turning west at the allotments and circling the perimeter of the marsh. Directions Proceed south out of the car park, through the silver gate onto Clendish Marsh , passing the picnic tables on your left Follow the pathway continue south along the pathway, keeping the river on your left Continue south along the pathway, keeping the river on your left Turn right at the junction in front of the community allotments, and continue Follow the pathway, bearing to the right in front of the woodland area . (There is a short detour into the woodland area. Remain on the main pathway, turning right along the woodchip path through the woodland) Continue along the pathway, passing the pedestrian entrance on your left Continue towards the starting point past the Bee Orchid Meadow and beetle sculpture, returning to the car park Toilets Stonebridge Lock Refreshments Waterside Café at Stonebridge Lock Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Northumberland Park Buses run along Watermead Way Plan your journey with Transport for London There are currently no car parking charges at Tottenham Marshes car park The site is within the Ultra Low Emissions Zone Previous Next

Lee Valley Caravan Park The following prices will be charged from 1 April 2025, only prices that are changing are listed here. Low season Minimum pitch fee (2 adults): £19.50 per night Additional adult: £10 per night Junior (under 18): £5.50 per night Backpacker: £13.50 per night Early arrival: £11.50 Mid-season Minimum pitch fee (2 adults): £24.50 per night Additional adult: £12.50 per night Junior (under 18): £6.50 per night Backpacker: £15.50 per night Early arrival: £13.50 High season Minimum pitch fee (2 adults): £32.50 per night Additional adult: £16.50 per night Junior (under 18): £7.50 per night Backpacker: £17.50 per night Early arrival: £15.50 Additional charges Service pitch charge: £7.75 per night Gazebo/awning: £4.65 per night Dog: £3.75 per night Day visitors (adult): £6.75 per person Large tent surcharge: £14 per night Late departure: £41 Holiday home owner fees Decking fee: £375 Admin charge for formal letters for non-compliance with agreements: £35 Bronze pitch: £3,365 per annum Silver pitch: £4,090 per annum Gold pitch: £5,010 per annum

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 2 December Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to list 4. Pond area and Conservatory 4. Pond area and Conservatory Artist Name 00:00 / 03:14 Narrator: The pond is not a natural feature of the garden. It was created when Myddelton House was built in the early nineteenth century. The heart-shaped area formed when workmen were excavating for the soil and gravel that were used to create the raised ground on which the house stands. The pond was originally lined with clay to make it watertight. - This process is known as ‘puddling’. But there must have been a hole somewhere – because the pond always leaked. A spur of the New River used to run through the garden and the pond was topped up from it, through a pipe with a stopcock. But this water proved unsuitable for some aquatic plants, which failed to thrive. Bowles wrote: Voice of Bowles: The New River water comes chiefly from chalk wells of great depth, and therefore is hard enough to look blue, and cold enough in summer to make you look blue, if you were in it for long . Narrator: Because of this Bowles had to plant tougher British native species in the pond - many of which he collected on visits to the Norfolk Broads and the Cambridgeshire Fens. But some water lilies grew well here. A former gardener, Charlie Smith remembered how the lilies grew so thickly that ducks could run from one side of the pond to the other without getting their feet wet. After the New River was filled in in the 1960s the pond all but dried up. Since then it has been completely re-lined – this time with rubber lining. Now the water stays inside it! Victorian Conservatory Narrator: Bowles kept seawater tanks in the Victorian conservatory. He filled them with seaweed, sea urchins and fish. Each week the seawater was changed. It came from barrels that were brought by rail to the local station. Bowles also kept rocks and minerals inside the conservatory. – He collected many of these during his plant hunting expeditions. You can still see some of them in there, [OU1] along with other curiosities. - There is a carved stone, which came from the old St Paul’s Cathedral that burnt down in the Great Fire of London. And there is an 18th century lead cistern that Bowles used to hold rainwater for his fern collection.[OU2] These objects are just an example of the numerous items that Bowles brought to Myddelton, to add interest and variety to his garden. You will come across many more as you explore the grounds. Let’s hear from Wesley Kerr, the chairman of the Heritage Lottery Fund committee: Wesley Kerr : Myddleton house, very much, in its 4 acres embodies that idea of the genius of place. The water courses, the rocks, the hills in the distance, the mansion. But it’s also a cabinet of curiosities of architectural ornaments like the old market cross, the ancient walls, the Irishman’s shirt, the outbuildings and they all move to a forefront at different times of the year when the planting near them makes you look at them. < Last page Next page >

< Back Waltham Abbey Gardens Address : Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ Site overview Located in the heart of the attractive market town of Waltham Abbey and a five-minute drive from the M25, this large, flat, grassy space is an ideal location for a range of events - plus you get the fantastic backdrop of the Abbey and it's surroundings. Key venue information Size of hireable space: 47,822m² Surface: flat grass open space divided into separate areas by surfaced paths Availability: April – September Utilities: none Toilets: none Lighting: streetlamps on pathways and car park Vehicle access: via Abbey View Pedestrian access: via Abbey View and from Waltham Abbey town centre Public transport: local bus connections run to the site, closest train station is a 30 minute walk away Car parking: 80 parking spaces, five accessible spaces, parking charges apply Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council Previous events and site hires Community events Open air theatre Commercial filming Event opening ceremonies and parades Download site info sheet > Go to our Event Enquiry Form >

< Back to What's On Sensory Walk Join in this relaxing and inclusive walk Date: 9 December Date: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Join us for a relaxing Sensory Walk and take time to reconnect with nature, your surroundings, and your wellbeing. Through gentle guided activities, participants will be encouraged to engage their senses, notice the world around them, and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness, fresh air, and social connection. Suitable for all abilities. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space Cost: FREE To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next