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< Back to What's On Wonderful Wildlife Weekends Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands. Date: 7 June Time: 13:00 - 15:00 FREE Walthamstow Wetlands Location: Book your space > Join us to explore our pond and surrounding areas to discover the wildlife that lives at Walthamstow Wetlands. Toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms are just a selection of the animals that you might discover here! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find. Meet at our outdoor classroom, beside the Engine House. This session will be led by Dhush (he/him) or another member of our Learning & Engagement Team. Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult. No need to book, just drop in on the day. No equipment needed. Dress suitably for the weather. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Food Growers Join our women-only Food Growing sessions every Sunday and get ready for the spring/summer growing season! Date: 30 August Time: 11:00 - 15:00 FREE Cody Dock Location: Book your space > Join our women-only Food Growing sessions every Sunday and get ready for the spring/summer growing season! It's the perfect time to start seedlings and transplant them into our urban garden's planters. Help us create a beautiful and sustainable vegetable garden inspired by nature, with the goal of growing enough produce to share with the community. These sessions offer a chance to learn about companion planting, crop rotation, and sustainable gardening practices, including permaculture. We also explore ways to introduce biodiversity to the garden. Beyond gardening, we incorporate crafting and making activities, such as small repairs, painting, or making signs, so you can get creative and sustainable with us. Join us and gain a deeper understanding of gardening while contributing to a greener community! Previous Next

< Back to What's On Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands An interactive nature themed storytime for young children. Date: 7 April Time: 10:30 - 11:30 FREE Walthamstow Wetlands Location: Book your space > Join us to learn about nature through an interactive outdoor storytelling session for young children. Stories will be followed by a nature themed craft activity or habitat exploration. The session will be led by a member of our Learning & Engagement team. Meet in the outdoor classroom next to the Engine House. No need to book, just join us at the start of the session so as not to miss any of the stories. Sessions are aimed at children under 6 years, but all welcome. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 29 April Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next

< Back to What's On Mind in West Essex: Walk & Talk at Waltham Abbey Gardens Join Mind every week for this great Walk and Talk session Date: 20 May Time: 10:00 FREE Waltham Abbey Gardens Location: See more > Looking for a friendly way to connect with others, enjoy nature, and get some gentle exercise? Mind in West Essex invites you to join our Walk & Talk sessions held every Wednesday at 10:00 in the beautiful Waltham Abbey Gardens. This weekly community event offers the perfect opportunity to take a gentle stroll among the stunning gardens while engaging in friendly conversation with others. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, enjoy fresh air, or simply take a mindful break from your week, Walk & Talk is here for you. Event Details : When: Every Wednesday Time : 10:00 Where : Waltham Abbey Gardens – meeting point: Waltham Abbey Church, Highbridge Street, EN9 1DG Who : Everyone is welcome – no booking needed! Why join? Relax and unwind with a scenic walk Meet new people from your local community Boost your wellbeing through light exercise and conversation So, lace up your walking shoes and come along – we’d love to see you there! Organised by Mind in West Essex in partnership with Kinder Essex. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Wonderful Wildlife Weekends Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands. Date: 26 April Time: 13:00 - 15:00 FREE Walthamstow Wetlands Location: Book your space > Join us to explore our pond and surrounding areas to discover the wildlife that lives at Walthamstow Wetlands. Toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms are just a selection of the animals that you might discover here! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find. Meet at our outdoor classroom, beside the Engine House. This session will be led by Dhush (he/him) or another member of our Learning & Engagement Team. Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult. No need to book, just drop in on the day. No equipment needed. Dress suitably for the weather. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves. Previous Next

River Lee Trail Distance: 4 miles Terrain: a mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath and grass pathways, several bridges and steps, several steep inclines and walk-around and kissing gates Starting point: Lee Valley Boat Centre car park, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Dog friendly Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A relaxing circular walk on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders. Discover the greenest and bluest spaces in the heart of the Lee Valley, their fascinating history and wonderful wildlife. The route heads north along the New River, turning east at the north end of Admirals Walk Lake, before returning south from Dobbs Weir along the River Lee Navigation towpath. Directions Turn right onto the Old Nazeing Road and proceed past the Lee Valley Boat Centre on the left, following the road, up and over the bridge, crossing the River Lee Navigation . At the end of the bridge, by the Crown pub, turn left onto the towpath Continue north, under Nazeing New Road and proceed past Carthagena Lock to Dobbs Weir car park (alternative starting point) Proceed up the slope to the main road Turn left over the River Lee Navigation and cross the road leading to Dobbs Weir Pool Proceed over two bridges along the pathway keeping the pool on the left Exit the site over a small bridge and follow the public signpost across the road Continue along the public footpath which runs parallel with the caravan site Proceed over the level crossing, passing Admirals Lake on the left and continue through the field Proceed through the blue turnstile and turn left onto the New River pathway, heading south passing Broxboune Pumping Station on the right At the railway station, turn left and proceed down the steps to the far side (starting point if using public transport) Continue through the car park following the fence line alongside the railway track Pass under the road and proceed up and down the steps crossing the bridge Turn right and follow the pathway into Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows , crossing the bridge over the Mill Pool (alternative starting point) Continue along the pathway past the toilets and Broxbourne Mill Wheelhouse Turn left, passing the green sheds and cycle hire on the right Continue on the pathway, following the Mill Stream under the railway bridge Turn left crossing the metal bridge, following the pathway back to the Lee Valley Boat Centre and the car park Alternative car parks and starting points Dobbs Weir car park, Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0AZ Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7AX Toilets Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows Refreshments The Crown pub (Broxbourne) Old Mill Retreat Café (Broxbourne) River Palace Café (Dobbs Weir) Fish and Eels pub (Dobbs Weir) Things to note Public transport links: The closet station is Broxbourne – join the route at railway station Buses run along Nazeing New Road and the B176 which is short distance from the train station Car parking charges apply at Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park. There are currently no parking charges at Lee Valley Boat Centre or Dobbs Weir car parks Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 22 April Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next

< Back to What's On Food Growers Join our women-only Food Growing sessions every Sunday and get ready for the spring/summer growing season! Date: 31 May Time:11:00 - 15:00 FREE Cody Dock Location: Book your space > Join our women-only Food Growing sessions every Sunday and get ready for the spring/summer growing season! It's the perfect time to start seedlings and transplant them into our urban garden's planters. Help us create a beautiful and sustainable vegetable garden inspired by nature, with the goal of growing enough produce to share with the community. These sessions offer a chance to learn about companion planting, crop rotation, and sustainable gardening practices, including permaculture. We also explore ways to introduce biodiversity to the garden. Beyond gardening, we incorporate crafting and making activities, such as small repairs, painting, or making signs, so you can get creative and sustainable with us. Join us and gain a deeper understanding of gardening while contributing to a greener community! Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 13 May Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 15 April Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next

Offer details Find out more about the offer, promo codes and the sites that it can be used at Emergency Services & Armed Forces Offer For anyone working in the NHS, emergency services, Coast Guard, RNLI or armed forces we’re offering you an additional night’s stay free of charge when you book a holiday with us. So whether you want to pitch a tent, park a caravan or motorhome of stay in one of our camping pods or pre-pitched Safari tents you can have a night on us. The discount applies to the following accommodation types: Touring pitch for a tent, caravan or motorhome Stays in a camping pod unit (Big Chief Wigwam, Wee Brave Wigwam, Cabin or Cocoon) Safari tent And is valid at the following campsites: Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Booking discount code : 911 (to be enetered at time of booking). Please note: you’ll be asked to produce evidence to confirm that you work for the one of the services listed in point 1 of our T&Cs. If you cannot provide this evidence you’ll be charged for the additional night’s stay. How to book Click the book now link and check that your preferred campsite is showing in the “Park”box – choose the holiday type and dates and click search. Select you’re preferred option and it will take you on to the next step of the booking process - add the discount code 911 in the box on the Enquiry Summary page and it will edit your total to take into account the discount. Complete the booking process and your total holiday cost will include your discount. Start planning your trip! Terms and conditions These Special offer Terms and Conditions apply to the Lee Valley Campsite - Emergency Services and Armed Forces 1 Free Night Offer (the Offer) for stays at Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir, Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone and Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park , Edmonton which are operated by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (the Authority) of Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG. 1. You must work for one of the following services to be eligible to benefit from the Offer and you must provide evidence that you comply with one of the listed services when checking-in: NHS Fire Service Police Ambulance Service HM Coast Guard RNLI Armed Forces (currently serving or a veteran) Lowland Rescue Mountain Rescue 2. The Offer applies to bookings for a minimum of 2 night’s stay and up to a maximum stay of 14 nights between 19 December 2025 and 31 December 2026 in the following accommodation units: a. Touring pitch for a tent, caravan or motorhome b. Stay in a camping pod unit (Big Chief Wigwam, Wee Brave Wigwam, Cabin or Cocoon) c. Safari tent 3. The Offer entitles you to receive one free additional night to be added to your booking. 4. To receive the discount under the Offer, you must book directly on the Authority’s website for your chosen campsite quoting promotional code “911 ”. You can only use the Offer for one booking. 5. The additional night can only be taken in the same accommodation unit type as the type booked. 6. We may cancel your additional night if you are unable to produce evidence to confirm that you work for one of the services listed in 1 above. 7. The Offer is a standalone offer and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 8. The Offer cannot be exchanged for cash and has no cash value. 9. The Offer cannot be sold, transferred or assigned. 10. The Authority reserves the right to cancel this promotional Offer at any time without notice. 11. Any personal data we collect as part of the Offer will be processed in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation and as set out in the Authority’s privacy notice, which you can find at www.leevalleypark.org.uk/privacynotice . 12. Employees (or members of the families or households of employees) of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority cannot redeem the Offer. 13. Stays at any Lee Valley campsite using the Offer are subject to compliance with the Authority’s Standard Terms and Conditions and the Lee Valley Campsite Specific Terms and Conditions .