Lee Valley Regional Park has many different oppitunities to cycle from miles of traffic free trails up and down the park to world class cycling experiances at Lee Valley VeloPark - you can try your hand at track cycling, BMX, montain bike trails and road cycling. Cycling Test your cycling skills at our world leading velodrome or take a leisurely pedal through the open spaces Lee Valley VeloPark Cycling in the open spaces Lee Valley VeloPark Check out the disciplines It's not called a velopark for nothing, see the different disciplines on off in on place and how you can get involved. Track cycling Hit the heights of the track, iconic for it's staring role at London 2012 Find out more > BMX Show off your jumps and tricks on this epic course Find out more > Road cycling Enjoy a leisurely ride on this one mile traffic-free road circuit Find out more > Mountain biking Perfect your skills on graded MTB trails and see if you can push your limits Find out more > Lee Valley VeloPark Events See more at the venue Gyms > Gift vouchers > Experiences > Visit their website > Organisations at the venue BikeWorks > East London Physiotheraphy & Sport Medicine > College of Esport > Frequency Cycleworks > Cycling in the park Top places to cycle Nothing beats exploring the park out on two wheels - here you'll find out top places to cycle, great routes and maybe even some inspiration in our blog. River Lee Country Park See more > Gunpowder Park See more > Tottenham Marshes See more > Walthamstow Marshes See more > Cycling routes We have some great cycling route that explore different locations up and down the park. Refine your search The filter options below will help you narrow down the route that matches what you're looking for. Simply choose your options and the routes that match your choices will be shown below - the more options you choose the less route may be displayed. If nothing comes up think about reducing the number of filters you've selected. Choose your route by what's important to you: Accessible Dog friendly Great for picnics Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available Filter by location: Broxbourne Cheshunt Dobbs Weir Enfield Hoddesdon Leyton Stanstead Abbotts Stratford Tottenham Waltham Abbey Filter by distance: 10+ miles 3 - 6 miles 6 - 10 miles Up to 3 miles Art on the Marshes Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 1.5 miles Explore this route > Farm and Wetland Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > Golden Circle Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB 5.5 miles Explore this route > Lakes of the River Lee River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 7.5 miles Explore this route > Otter Discovery Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 1.75 miles Explore this route > Road to Gold Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB 3.5 miles Explore this route > Rye Meads Discovery Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS 6 miles Explore this route > Tale of Two Rivers Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS 9 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 2 River Lee Country Park (Hooks Marsh), EN9 2ED 4 miles Explore this route > Urban Oasis Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 3.5 miles Explore this route > Waders and Waterfowl Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB 2 miles Explore this route > Walthamstow Wonders Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 2 miles Explore this route > Explosive Pedal Power Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Fishers Green Foray River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 12 miles Explore this route > Gunpowder Woodland Trail Gunpowder Park car park, EN9 3GP 1.75 miles Explore this route > Marshes and Meadows Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Pedaller's Paradise Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 16 miles Explore this route > Rockets to Woodland Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 3 miles Explore this route > Sensory Walk - Waltham Abbey Gardens Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 2ES 0.5 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 1 Fishers Green, EN9 2EF 5.5 miles Explore this route > The Artway Route 3 River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > Valley Views River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 8 miles Explore this route > Walk on the Wild Side Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 1.5 miles Explore this route > Partner cycle routes Our friends at Epping Forest District Council have created these routes that are self guided to celebrate RideLondon coming to the district! Lee Valley Family Ride Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. See the route > Forest Loop Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. See the route > Lee Valley Park Ride Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. See the route > Olympic Park Ride Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. See the route > North Weald Family Ride Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. See the route > Hollow Ponds Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. See the route > Take a read of our blog The sleigh bells are ringing in the park We know we’ve only just got into the swing of autumn but we can already hear the Christmas carols calling. Check out how we can help you get your shopping list ticked, creating your own decorations and get into the spirit. Oct 7 Inspire your October half term We're reached October and here are some great ways to keep the kids busy over the break. Oct 5 Love summer Love the summer in Lee Valley - explore the hundreds of great days out in the Park Jun 30 Upcoming events Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 25 October Time: 10:30 Open Spaces See more >

Lee Valley Regional Park is 26 miles of open spaces, sporting activities and wildlife that covers London, Essex and Hertfordshire. There's hundreds of days wait for your to discover from experiancing London 2012 Olympic venues to miles of walking routes from white water rafting to historical sites - there's anew adventure around every corner. Our Volunteers 2027 calendar is now on sale 📆 - find out more > Explore the Lee Valley Lee Valley Regional Park is a 26 mile long park running through London, Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of adventure from stunning and scientifically important open spaces to epic sporting experiences plus local history around every turn. Love autumn #LoveLeeValley After a long, hot summer, we're looking forward to the change of the season! From absorbing the changing colors of the leaves to wildlife events, Open House, and much more to keep the kids entertained, there’s plenty to enjoy. Take a read of our blog and make the most of autumn. Read our blog > Seasonal highlights Autumn escapes in the Lee Valley Cosy up this season with a short break with a range of different accommodation options Discover more > See autumn wildlife See what visiting wildlife is in the park this time of year and join us for our wildlife events See more > 20% off outdoor learning Get your group learning for less this winter with our discounted sessions See more > Christmas in the gardens Myddelton House Gardens have a packed Christmas programme - book your spaces today Book today > What's on in the park The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See the full programme > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre Book your tickets > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces Email the team > Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands Date: 25 October Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > See all our events > Catch up with our Lee Valley blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Lee Valley Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Lee Valley Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale Lee Valley 4 days ago Share your park pics!

Grade 1 listed mill dating back to the Dooms Day book turned film studios with a open space and Wild Kingdom play area so the kids can let their imagination free. Three Mills Island and Green Three Mills Green & Three Mills Island, Three Mill Lane, London E3 3DU Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day For The House Mill opening times please check their website here In the south of Lee Valley Regional Park park you will find these two historical landmarks. 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 ///wounds.pets.acting 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 > Walking, running and cycling routes The Lee Valley Walk starts at East India Dock and passes up the side of Bow Creek, before continuing to Three Mills, the next most southern site, and then continues up through the Lee Valley. Mills and Thrills Starting point: Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station, Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach, London E3 3JJ See the route > Things nearby The Line Explore the city with this artwork trail See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > 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 > Three Mills Green There have been mills here since Saxon times, so it’s fitting that the world’s largest surviving tidal mill is at Three Mills Island. The 18th century House Mill is Grade I listed and you can join a guided tour on Sundays, or at other times by appointment. You’ll also find the Grade II listed Clock Mill, which is now part of 3 Mills Studios, and the reconstructed Miller’s House. Soak up the wonderful green spaces and catch up with some friends for a cup of coffee from the café. The little ones will have loads to explore in the Wild Kingdom with its carefully placed fallen trees, nets, ropes and giant tree stumps that will let their imaginations roam free. You can also see some wonderful art in and around Three Mills Green, thanks to The Line , London’s first dedicated public art walk which follows the Greenwich Meridian from The O2 to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Line includes works by Madge Gill and Thomas J Price and it s a great way to explore. The House Mill The House Mill is a Grade I listed building packed full of history. You can find out more about the history of The House Mill here and plan a visit here . Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

Lee Valley Athletics Centre is a state of the art training facility providing indoor and outdoor athletics facilities as well as a gym, strength and conditioning suite as well as a fitness studio. Lee Valley Athletics Centre Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR Open times vary throughout year - view current opening times > Modern indoor and outdoor athletics facilities, gym and fitness classes so everyone can work up a sweat in Edmonton, north London. Contact us LVathletics@gll.org 03000 030 630 Facilities Level up your training at the best athletics facility in the area! Lee Valley Athletics Centre is a regional hub for athletics, fitness and competitions helping communities and aspiring athletes reach their full potential. The venue offers indoor and outdoor track and field facilities including sprint straights, running tracks, throws areas, long jump, high jump and pole vault too. It’s Athletics Academy help youngsters get active and learn key athletics skills. The training facilities available also include a gym, strength and conditioning suite as well as a fitness studio so you can take your training to the next level. Get a great value membership or just pay and play as and when you want to train. This venue is operated by Better on behalf of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Go to venue's main website > Highlights Athletics Academy Weekly sessions for children aged 6 -17 where they take part in a range of disciplines. Discover more > Gym and fitness classes Gym, health and fitness classes plus run club and HYROX too. See more > Grants funding visits for groups, schools and communities We know that some people and groups may find it hard to afford the activities that Lee Valley Regional Park offers. We have two programmes which we hope help remove these barriers: Community Access Fund : offering free access or travel to the park's venues or services Communities Grant Scheme : provides financial assistance for long term projects Find out about our grants > Things nearby Tottenham Marshes An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups 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 > Lee Valley Golf Course Test out the greens on this tricky but fun golf course in north London See more > Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more > Runthrough Chase the Moon Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park October Date: 28 October Time: 19:00 Lee Valley VeloPark See more > Lee Valley Vampires vs Coventry Phoenix Date: 01 November Time: 16:30 Lee Valley Ice Centre See more >

Lee Valley VeloPark brings together track cycling, BMX, mountain biking and road cycling all in one place. With sessions perfect for beginners to professional, we can get to pedalling at any point of your cycling journey. Lee Valley VeloPark Abercrombie Road. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB Open times vary throughout year - view current opening times > Your one stop for cycling! With track, road, MTB and BMX all in one location plus a gym, health and fitness classes and lots of other activities too – it’s enough to leave you breathless. Contact us LVvelopark@gll.org 03000 030 613 Facilities Gear up for cycling experiences and fitness at Lee Valley VeloPark! Located on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, this state of the art venue hosted the track cycling competition for the London 2012 Games and has since become a one stop cycling location. Choose from cycling the track in the iconic velodrome, racing on the road circuit, tackling mountain bike trails or jumping and bumping on the berms of the BMX track. Plus, there’s also dedicated children’s sessions where they can learn to ride and build their confidence! Get the perfect gift for the thrill seekers in your life and treat them to unforgettable day out with an experience gift voucher. At Lee Valley VeloPark there’s also indoor and outdoor gyms as well as a health and fitness studio running an exciting range of classes which you can make the most of with a great value membership. Don't want to cycle but fancy having a look around this iconic building? We're open for you to wander round and there's even a café where you can watch the track cycling action. A stunning location for team building days, inspirational setting for meetings or corporate events as well as an impressive filming location too. This venue is operated by Better on behalf of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Go to venue's main website > Highlights Pedal turning action Experience cycling at this world class venue - choose from track, BMX, road and MTB. Gift vouchers available too. Discover more > Gym and fitness classes Indoor and outdoor gyms, health and fitness classes, pickleball plus HYROX classes too. See more > Grants funding visits for groups, schools and communities We know that some people and groups may find it hard to afford the activities that Lee Valley Regional Park offers. We have two programmes which we hope help remove these barriers: Community Access Fund : offering free access or travel to the park's venues or services Communities Grant Scheme : provides financial assistance for long term projects Find out about our grants > Increasing participation in cycling Since London 2012 we've been working hard to ensure this venue delivers a legacy - both to the local community as well as to fans and elite athletes. Find out how we've how we've increased participation and supported future talent Find out more > Things nearby The Line Explore the city with this artwork trail See more > Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Pick up a hockey stick or racket at this great sports venue - there's pickleball too! See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more > Runthrough Chase the Moon Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park October Date: 28 October Time: 19:00 Lee Valley VeloPark See more > Lee Valley Vampires vs Coventry Phoenix Date: 01 November Time: 16:30 Lee Valley Ice Centre See more >

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 River Lea Art Trail Nine beautifully designed upcycled benches have popped up along the Ware to Hertford towpath See more > Rye Meads Nature Reserve This stunning nature reserve and is close to Rye House Gatehouse See more > 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 > 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 Bewitched Lee Valley Marina Springfield Narrowboat 1991 Unknown £85,000 See more > For Sale NANAMI Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Narrow boat 1983 Colecraft Engineering Ltd £46,000 See more > For Sale Iyalode Lee Valley Marina Springfield Narrowboat with semi-traditional stern 1997 Peterborough Narrowboats £128.500 See more > SOLD Hambakahle Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Narrowboat 1978 Simolda 60 Cruiser Stern £60,000 See more SOLD 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 > Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre 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. Autumn is a time of change in the Park. Our summer visitors like Common Terns and warblers leave the valley for somewhere warmer as our overwintering birds start to return. Look out for the first flocks of Redwing and Fieldfare feeding on berry laden trees and bushes. Shallow muddy areas such as Hall Marsh Scrape and Cornmill Meadows provide feeding sites for waders passing through the valley. Common and Green Sandpipers are regular visitors at this time of year On a mild day the later flying dragonflies can be seen around lakes and rivers. Look out for the large Brown Hawker or the bright red Common Darter. The lakes of River Lee Country Park are important for wintering wildfowl in particular Gadwall and Shoveler, whose numbers will start to swell as winter approaches. From October you may see the first wintering Bittern returning to reedbeds around the park, visit the Wildlife Discovery Centre or check out our wildlife sightings page to see if one has been seen. Seasonal hot spots Cornmill Meadows A mystical meadow where you can see dragonflies darting over the water See more > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats 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 > 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 Cormorant 14/10/26 RSPB Rye Meads Stuart Fox Wasp Spider at Cornmill Meadows tree park 22/08/26 Wasp Spider at Cornmill Meadows tree park (what3words ///ending.lift.gums) Gary Hastings Striped Shieldbug Graphosoma italicum, mating pair 13/07/26 Cornmill Meadows, Waltham Abbey David Moir Black Tern 14/06/26 Amwell Stuart Fox Beautiful Demoiselle - male & female. 22/05/26 Myddelton House Gardens Graham Canny Reed Warbler; Also seen Reed buntings and heard Sedge warblers 01/05/26 Seventy Acres Lake; ///listed.split.pace Matthew Taylor Lapwing x 1 Hall Marsh Scrape 23/04/26 ///pool.starts.defend Lisa Brady Kingfisher 14/10/26 RSPB Rye Meads Stuart Fox Sparrowhawks 06/08/26 Rye Meads Stuart Fox Ruddy Darter dragonfly - spotted both male and female. 03/07/26 Silvermeade Graham Canny Grasshopper Warbler 28/05/26 King's Meads, Hertford Stuart Fox Garden warbler 01/05/26 Near River Lea; ///Hills.boss.singer Matthew Taylor Gadwall pair 01/05/26 Turnford Pit east; ///angle.going.pushy Matthew Taylor Orange Tip 22/04/26 Holyfield weir Matthew Taylor Weasel! 20/09/26 Silvermeade Graham Kingfisher 06/08/26 Rye Meads Stuart Fox Male Lesser Emperor 23/06/26 Panshanger Park, Hertford Stuart Fox Broad-bodied Chaser, flying around the pond. 22/05/26 Myddelton House Gardens Graham Canny Canada geese parents with goslings 01/05/26 North Met Pit (north) ///Cowboy.woods.nasal Matthew Taylor Wood Sandpiper, six in total 29/04/26 King's Meads Stuart Fox Filter by Month tag April 2021 April 2022 April 2023 April 2024 April 2025 April 2026 August 2021 August 2022 August 2023 August 2024 August 2025 August 2026 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 July 2025 July 2026 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 October 2026 September 2021 September 2022 September 2023 September 2024 September 2025 September 2026 Cormorant RSPB Rye Meads Stuart Fox 14/10/26 Weasel! Silvermeade Graham 20/09/26 Sparrowhawks Rye Meads Stuart Fox 06/08/26 Striped Shieldbug Graphosoma italicum, mating pair Cornmill Meadows, Waltham Abbey David Moir 13/07/26 Male Lesser Emperor Panshanger Park, Hertford Stuart Fox 23/06/26 Grasshopper Warbler King's Meads, Hertford Stuart Fox 28/05/26 Beautiful Demoiselle - male & female. Myddelton House Gardens Graham Canny 22/05/26 Canada geese parents with goslings North Met Pit (north) ///Cowboy.woods.nasal Matthew Taylor 01/05/26 Gadwall pair Turnford Pit east; ///angle.going.pushy Matthew Taylor 01/05/26 Lapwing x 1 Hall Marsh Scrape ///pool.starts.defend Lisa Brady 23/04/26 Blackcap Seventy Acres Lake Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Green-veined White Holyfield Weir Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Dunnock Holyfield Weir Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Sparrowhawk Rusheymead ///dine.trace.matter (approx.) Justine Huxley 29/03/26 Kingfishers Rye Meads Stuart Fox 25/03/26 Bittern 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 Nicola Sirkett 11/02/26 Bittern in reedbed from bird hide WaterWorks Nature Reserve filter beds LVRPA volunteer 28/01/26 Bittern Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Paula Moore 26/01/26 Two male and one female Goosander Fishers Green, Flood Relief Stuart Fox 20/01/26 Bittern - seen before and during Bittern Roost Watch event Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Dawn Richardson 18/01/26 Kestrel seen through the window from the gym at the Ice Centre. Lee Valley Ice Centre. ///begin.fears.pillow Andy Washington 07/01/26 Kingfisher. Flying downstream. Old River Lea near Fishers Green Substation. ///Decks.badge.scarf Zoe Knight 13/12/25 Black Swan Flood relief channel near Discovery Centre: TL375029 Matthew Taylor 12/12/25 An Otter, after dusk, seen on a Bittern Roost Watch survey Lee Valley Park Mary Young 10/12/25 Sub-adult drake Smew Bowyers water paula moore 08/12/25 Kingfisher RSPB Rye Meads Stuart Fox 14/10/26 Wasp Spider at Cornmill Meadows tree park Wasp Spider at Cornmill Meadows tree park (what3words ///ending.lift.gums) Gary Hastings 22/08/26 Kingfisher Rye Meads Stuart Fox 06/08/26 Ruddy Darter dragonfly - spotted both male and female. Silvermeade Graham Canny 03/07/26 Black Tern Amwell Stuart Fox 14/06/26 Broad-bodied Chaser, flying around the pond. Myddelton House Gardens Graham Canny 22/05/26 Garden warbler Near River Lea; ///Hills.boss.singer Matthew Taylor 01/05/26 Reed Warbler; Also seen Reed buntings and heard Sedge warblers Seventy Acres Lake; ///listed.split.pace Matthew Taylor 01/05/26 Wood Sandpiper, six in total King's Meads Stuart Fox 29/04/26 Orange Tip Holyfield weir Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Peacock butterfly Holyfield weir Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Sedge Warbler Seventy Acres Lake Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Brimstone Holyfield Weir Matthew Taylor 22/04/26 Smooth Newt, under a log Gunpowder Park, Osier Marsh Dawn Richardson 26/03/26 Tundra Bean Goose Hook's Marsh Stuart Fox 18/02/26 Bittern Amwell - Bittern Pool Stuart Fox 04/02/26 Fieldfare seen at the top of the tree above the kingfisher bank Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Bekah Weatherhead 27/01/26 Black Swan Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Paula Moore 26/01/26 Bittern and Water Rail Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Dawn Richardson 19/01/26 Shelduck, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler, Water Rail Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green Dawn Richardson 18/01/26 Black swan Fishers Green Riza Una 30/12/25 Kestrel hovering Holyfield Marsh: TL372036 Matthew Taylor 12/12/25 Buzzard - flew in, rested briefly then flew off Grebe hide, Holyfield Lake Matthew Taylor 12/12/25 Sub-adult drake Smew Bowyers water paula moore 08/12/25 One male Smew, middle of the lake with the coots Bowyers Water, River Lee Country Park Bekah Weatherhead 07/12/25 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. View terms of use Submit > Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

We want to help you use the park to improve your health and wellbeing. You'll find all the activites from Lifewalks to over 50s kayaking sessions. Get active in the Lee Valley Lee Valley provides a variety of health and wellbeing activities across our 26 mile park. Led by trained individuals, these sessions are tailored to get people more active and provide opportunities to socialise within our wonderful green spaces and sporting venues. Contact us activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Health and wellbeing events > Get Active sessions Working with us Filter by Programme tag Cycling Group exercise sessions Health and wellbeing Lee Valley venue session Walking Search our programmes Active Herts Health and wellbeing sessions run at Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > First Steps Take the first steps onto your walking for fitness journey See more > Lifewalks Led walks based around fitness that you can take at your own pace See more > Our Parks FREE weekly fitness sessions at Leyton Marsh See more > Tea, Walk & Talk Come and join in this short walk and social in the park See more > Cycling for Health Weekly cycles routes run by Epping Forest MTN See more > Group Exercise Sessions Join in own two circuit based exercise sessions See more > Nordic Walking Walking exercises that works your arms and your legs See more > Sensory walks Guided walks designed to embrace the sensory experience of open spaces See more > Volunteering See how you can join the team and lead sessions in the park See more > Endurance for Wellbeing Walks Looking to build on your walking skills? Check out this walking programme See more > Health & Wellbeing Drop in sessions Find out how you can use the park to boost your health and wellbeing See more > Open water swimming Embrace the benefits of open water swimming with this supervised session See more > Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Tai Chi movement session to help boost mental and physical wellbeing See more > Get involved See how you can get involved in our programmes. Social Prescribers and Community Partners See how you can help people access to free health and wellbeing activities See more > Health & Wellbeing Drop in sessions Find out how you can use the park to boost your health and wellbeing See more > Community grants This scheme gives financial support to community and school groups See more > Volunteering See how you can join the team and lead sessions in the park See more > Contacts for sports venues Lee Valley VeloPark LVvelopark@gll.org 03000 030 613 Lee Valley Athletics Centre LVathletics@gll.org 03000 030 630 Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre LVhockeyandtennis@gll.org 03000 030 614 Lee Valley Riding Centre LVriding@gll.org 03000 030 629 Lee Valley White Water Centre LVwhitewater@gll.org 03000 030 616 Lee Valley Golf Course golf@leevalleypark.org.uk General enquiries 03000 030 631 | Course conditions 03000 030 649 Lee Valley Ice Centre LVice@gll.org 03000 030 624 FAQs Please read our frequently asked questions for further information to help you get started. Do I need to pre book a session? There is no need to pre book for our walking programmes. Please following booking links which are attached to all other event listings. Do I need a referral to attend a session? No, all of our sessions are self-referral apart from Active Herts Sessions. Do I need to fill out any forms? Yes, a registration form must be filled out by any new participants. Will outdoor sessions go ahead regardless of weather conditions? Sessions will go ahead unless high winds or thunder and lightning. Please ensure you bring suitable clothing with you. If you have any questions regarding our sessions please contact a member of our team on activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Health and wellbeing events Pick the events your would like to see: Health and Wellbeing Outdoors Walking Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Open Spaces See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 25 October Open Spaces See more > Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 26 October Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 26 October Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 27 October Open Spaces See more > Tea, Talk and Walk Date: 28 October Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Date: 28 October Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Sensory Walk Date: 28 October Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 29 October Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Tai Chi - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 29 October Date: 29 October Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Health Qigong - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 29 Oct Date: 29 October Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 30 October Open Spaces See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 1 November Open Spaces See more > Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 2 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 2 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 3 November Open Spaces See more > Tea, Talk and Walk Date: 4 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Sensory Walk Date: 4 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Date: 4 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Health Qigong - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 5 Nov Date: 5 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 5 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Tai Chi - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 5 November Date: 5 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 6 November Open Spaces See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 8 November Open Spaces See more > Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 9 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 9 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 10 November Open Spaces See more > Tea, Talk and Walk Date: 11 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Date: 11 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Sensory Walk Date: 11 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 12 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Tai Chi - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 12 November Date: 12 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Health Qigong - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 12 Nov Date: 12 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 13 November Open Spaces See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 15 November Open Spaces See more > Chair Based Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 16 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 16 November Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 17 November Open Spaces See more > Sensory Walk Date: 18 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Date: 18 November Lee Valley Ice Centre See more > Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 25 October Time: 10:30 Open Spaces See more > Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre Date: 26 October Time: 10:30 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more >

Based in east London, Walthamstow Marshes is a haven for wildlife in the capital with walking routes around the marshes, grazing cattle and close to Lee Valley Ice Centre so you can pick up a drink after you have had a walk around. Walthamstow Marshes Walthamstow Marshes, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day As one of the last remaining floodplain marshlands in London, Walthamstow Marshes is a precious, urban refuge for over 400 plant and animal species. 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 ///frozen.pirate.speaks 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 Emission Zone. Find out more about ULEZ > Car parking There's car parking available at Lee Valley Ice Centre. The car park is payable and you can see the charges on their website. Lee Valley Ice Centre History of the site Walthamstow Marshed is an area of wetland bordering the River Lea and nestled between Hackney and Waltham Forest. It’s one of the last remaining examples of London’s once vast and widespread floodplain grasslands. From Saxon times until well into the 20th century the marsh was used as “Lammas land”, a place for local people to cut hay and graze their livestock. In 1909, the pioneer, Sir Edwin Alliott Verdon Roe became the first Englishman to fly an all-British made triplane (The Yellow Terror) on Walthamstow Marshes. A blue plaque commemorating his efforts is located at the western end of the viaduct where he built his machine. During the industrial revolution, the land retained its agricultural use, though increasingly hemmed in by surrounding developments. The impact of aggressive industrial urbanisation pressured local agricultural communities into relinquishing the ancient traditions of hay making and grazing. As a consequence the local council acquired the site with plans to develop it for recreational use, proposals which were hindered by the onset of World War II and the resulting period of austerity. WWII left its scars on the landscape across the Lee Valley, signs of anti-landing trenches and the impacts from shelling are still visible today. In 1965, Walthamstow Marshes was acquired by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority as part of its plans to acquire the land which now forms the Lee Valley Regional Park. What would now be considered as a programme of rewilding was ushered in across many of the sites still under management by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, however, the focus here at Walthamstow was on the preservation of the marshes as they existed then. Pressure from local campaigners to stop development from encroaching on the site means that Walthamstow Marshes has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1985. It has since been further designated a nature reserve. The reserve is now actively managed by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority with the aims of retaining and, where possible, enhancing its original grassland meadows and marshlands - increasing its value for wildlife, while providing the local community space for recreation. Present day Walthamstow Marshes’ today serves a number of functions on a local, national and even international scale. Primarily it is a place to enjoy over 400 plant and animal species that use the site across the year. Located on the edge of London, sandwiched between zones 2 & 3 on the London underground, Walthamstow Marshes provides a huge number of people with the opportunity to feel at the heart of the countryside in the middle of the city. It has become a hugely important connective piece of the landscape which welcomes over a million visitors a year. Bordered on its southern edge is the brand new Lee Valley Ice Centre, a world class and sensitively designed venue which features fabulous wildlife friendly landscaping, green walls and the installation of two large ponds. North of the reserve sits the hugely important Walthamstow Wetlands managed by the London Wildlife Trust, home to a diverse communities of wetland birds, many of which use the Marshes as hunting and feeding grounds. Making the most of the open spaces The main focus of the site is its status as a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) but it still boasts some wonderful amenity and picnic areas with benches for people to take a seat and do some wildlife spotting Place to eat and drink Lee Valley Ice Centre is right by the entrance of the marshes where you can pick up something to eat and drink, and there are toilets too. The marshes are also a ten minute walk from Chatsworth Road, one of the liveliest and most interesting high streets in Hackney, packed full of cafés, bars and restaurants Walking, running and cycling routes Walthamstow Wonders Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Road to Gold Starting point: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB See the route > Planes and Trains Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Golden Circle Starting point: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB See the route > Filtering Back in Time Starting point: Lee Valley Ice Centre car park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL See the route > Nature's Magic Starting point: Waterworks Centre car park Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU See the route > Things nearby Lea Rowing Club Located in Hackney, this is a diverse and successful club in the city See more > Middlesex Filter Beds Come and see this 19th century water filtration, now a wildlife habitat See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner 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 Wetlands Run by London Wildlife Trust, connect with nature in north London See more > Lee Valley Riding Centre The perfect place for horse lovers in London! There are sessions for every level See more > WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve See more > Spring The Sand Martin and Swift return from their migration. Kingfisher, Little Egret, Grey Heron and the final weeks of the Snipe that use the south marsh over the winter. Horsetail and Marsh Horsetail cover the site, Cuckooflower and Garlic Mustard, patches of Wild Garlic and Comfrey. Orange-tip and Peacock Butterflies emerge and if you’re incredibly lucky you might see a Water Vole in one of our ditches. Summer The especially rare Creeping Marshwort flowering in the scrape on the South Marsh. Meadowsweet all around the fringes with Yellow and Purple Loosestrife highlighting the ditches all over the site. A massive suite of marshland grasses, sedges and herbs in full meadow. Kestrel and the odd Red Kite using the summer thermals to hunt for shrews, mice and voles. Peregrine Falcon sit on watch from the electricity pylons and everywhere the buzz of diverse community of pollinators, including all three carder bee species. And of course if you’re very lucky you might hear the distinctive plop of a Water Vole as they dive in and out of the ditches. Autumn The soft lilac of Michaelmas Daisy (which very much needs to be kept in check) as well as the striking autumn colours on the foliage of the willow and poplars in the wet woodland. Alongside our conservation herd of Red Pol Cattle who stay on site until October. Marsh, Reed and Sedge Warblers and Long Tailed Tits remain active long into the autumn. Winter The site take on a dramatic change, stripped of colour but still refuge for a number of overwintering invertebrates and bird species. Snipe return to the site along with Grey Heron. Areas are cut back to promote next years growth and the water levels rise to highlight the ephemeral rivers and ponds that scar the marshes; a paradise for wading birds. Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

We have an amazing team of volunteers to help up and down the park from helping at events, maintaining the park with litter picks and make the enviroment better for wildlife and visitors. See how to apply to be a volunteers and tasks on offer. Volunteering Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has a fantastic band of supporters who get involved in activities at a range of venues and open spaces within the park. Contact us volunteers@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 612 Check the latest visitor information > Register as a volunteer > Guide to registering > Contact us About Individual volunteering Corporate volunteering Clubs and groups Volunteers documents Clubs and groups volunteering If you are part of a club, group or organisation that works with volunteers and who run their activities on our land or at our various facilities we would love to hear from you so please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear about your volunteer’s experiences and achievements within the Lee Valley Regional Park and make sure that they get the recognition they deserve. We may be able to provide you with the opportunity to: receive support from us for external funding bids by demonstrating a robust and coordinated approach to volunteering access to professional advice and support from our Volunteers Officer input to our Volunteers Newsletter (including submission of articles and publicity for your events) nominate your volunteers for a Volunteer Award Individual volunteering opportunities One of our litter picking volunteers at River Lee Country Park Building Stag Beetle habitats at Rushey Mead Volunteers at Walthamstow Marshes One of our litter picking volunteers at River Lee Country Park 1/6 We offer a range of volunteering opportunities whether you're looking for something in the outdoors working alongside the natural environment, working with animals or supporting coaching and local, regional and international events within our venues and open spaces. Training is given for all roles to ensure that you feel supported during your time volunteering with us. Our growing team are a testament to the strong bond we form with our volunteers and the appreciation that we have for their vital role they play in maintaining the park and its activities. Our sports venues, operated by Better, manage all their volunteering themselves. If you'd like to know more about volunteering at the following venues please click the link to go to the Better website: Lee Valley Athletics Centre Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Lee Valley Riding Centre Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley White Water Centre We host local, regional and international events at some of our key sporting venues however we don’t currently have any of our own roles to offer. We always share information on any event support roles that are available via third parties at our venues – just register as a volunteer to receive information. Honorary Warden for the Ranger service Help monitor, manage and maintain open spaces for the benefit of wildlife and visitors. See more > Litter Pickers Volunteer on your own or as part of a team to collect rubbish items, report flytips and any other hazards to the Ranger teams. See more > Activation Support / Admin Support To lead or assist with sessions within our get active programme. See more > Conservation volunteers Help manage and maintain different areas of the park for the benefit of wildlife and visitors as part of a team. See more > Learning and Engagement Assistant To assist in the delivery of outdoor learning activities to schools, special educational needs, community and youth groups. See more > Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer To provide assistance, advice and park wide information to the public visiting the Wildlife Discovery Centre. See more > Lifewalk Leaders and Supporters To become part of a team of volunteers who support staff to deliver a walks programme which has health and social benefits See more > These groups and individuals give up their free time to support the work of the park and undertake a variety of tasks. Investing in Volunteers This award is the national standard presented to organisations who maintain quality volunteer management and procedure regimes. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority are proud to have held this accreditation since 2008. More information on this award can be found on the Investing in Volunteers website . Lee Valley Regional Park Authority celebrates our volunteers at an annual Volunteer Awards c eremony, ensuring they are valued and get to have their say about the service. Volunteer Awards 2025 Volunteers Policy, Strategy and Handbook The volunteers programme is guided by our policy and strategy, most recently revised in 2024: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Volunteer Strategy Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Volunteer Policy For the reference of our volunteers please find information about the Regional Park, its policies relating to volunteer health and safety and equal opportunities take a look at our Volunteer Handbook Corporate volunteering and team tasks Does your organisation have a corporate and social responsibility programme or love a team building exercise? The If so, our corporate volunteering days may be just what you’re looking for with activities ranging from clean-up projects such as graffiti removal and painting, to conservation related tasks to help one of our Biodiversity Action Plan species thrive and general land management such as scrub clearance. We have a range of outdoor tasks for teams of varying sizes at many locations stretching along the River Lee from East India Dock Basin opposite The O2 to Ware in Hertfordshire. Risk assessments can be provided and we have public liability and employer liability insurance for all volunteers in a team. Full health and safety talks and tool demonstrations are given before each task by experienced and qualified Rangers who supervise the tasks throughout the day. Prices We have a set pricing structure for our activities and these cover full supervision for the day, provision of tools, materials, equipment and any protective clothing such as boots, gloves etc. Corporate conservation task day (less than 10 people): £350 minimum charge for up to 10 people, additional cost of £25 per head for over 10 people Corporate team building day (less than 10 people): £650 for up to 10 people, additional cost of £30 per head for over 10 people We're very flexible in our approach and are happy to discuss options with you. If you’d like to know more please contact us . Testimonials Not only was the whole Ranger team very welcoming, and kind to share their office space and field-work knowledge, but Rob and Olivia went really above and beyond. Claudia Kaplan-Pavia, Volunteer with the Ranger Team Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

We have an amazing team of volunteers to help up and down the park from helping at events, maintaining the park with litter picks and make the enviroment better for wildlife and visitors. See how to apply to be a volunteers and tasks on offer. Volunteer Awards This annual event, attended by more than 70 volunteers, staff and Board Members, recognises the invaluable contribution volunteers make to the park. This annual event, attended by more than 90 volunteers, staff, partner organisations and Board Members, recognises the invaluable contribution volunteers make to the park. This year’s ceremony, held at Lee Valley White Water Centre on Wednesday 15 October, acknowledged the achievements of our wonderful volunteers throughout the year. During the event Chief Executive Shaun Dawson introduced the volunteers to our new Chairman Ross Houston and Deputy Chair Heather Johnson. Ross and Authority Member John Bevan both gave speeches congratulating volunteers on their achievements and thanking everyone for their help. Chairman Ross Houston painted a picture of a hugely successful year for volunteering, highlights including: ⭐ A whopping 31,596 hours were completed by 1399 volunteers active across the park during 2024-25 financial year. ⭐ Volunteers have contributed to another successful year for our open spaces - ten Green Flag Awards, Green Heritage Site Accreditation at Myddelton House Gardens and several London in Bloom Awards We are lucky to have so many volunteers who show dedication and enthusiasm while helping to ensure our park a safe and enjoyable place for visitors and wildlife. We are grateful for all the help we receive from all our volunteers across all departments and venues, whether you give up one hour of your time or 100 hours. We would like to have a round of applause for all volunteers who have given up their free time to support the park over the years and continue to do so. Then, without further ado, it was time to announce this year’s winners. A total of nine groups and twenty individuals received awards, with nominations coming from staff, volunteers and partner organisations. Ross Houston presented certificates to the winners in attendance. Three cheers for our Volunteers! 2025 winners Groups Gunpowder Park Honorary Wardens – Gunpowder Park Learning & Engagement volunteers – Open spaces and venues Leaside Trust volunteers - Floating Pennywort removal across open spaces Lee Valley Paddlesports Club Volunteers - Various roles from their base within Lee Valley White Water Centre Lifewalk leaders – Open spaces Nordic Walking volunteers - River Lee Country Park Paddle UK Floating Pennywort removal group - Open spaces including near Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Ranger Rob & Ranger Olivia’s Honorary Wardens - Open spaces in the north of the park Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteers – Wildlife Discovery Centre Individuals Brenda Chanter – Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Caroline Leonard – Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Claudia Pavia-Kaplan - Honorary Warden in open spaces in the north of the park Darren Spencer – Gardener for Myddelton House Gardens Derek Weedon – Honorary Warden at Gunpowder Park Donna Mills - Hockey Maker for England Hockey at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Fan Yang - Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Kate Tudor - Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Kathy McGowan - Honorary Warden at Tottenham Marshes Martin Darling - Conservation volunteer in open spaces Pam Goodchild - Litter picking in the north including Turnford Brook, Cheshunt and Wormley Rebekah Weatherhead - Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Ray Stelzner - Learning & Engagement volunteer in open spaces Robert Funabashi - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) volunteer from home and in open spaces Russell Davenport - Hockey Maker for England Hockey at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Sandy Sutton - Hockey Maker for England Hockey at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Simon Chilmaid – Water Sport Coach at Lee Valley White Water Centre Steven Meale – Rye House Gatehouse Assistant and Honorary Warden Sue Hooper – Sensory walks leader at Gunpowder Park Tim Payne - Floating Pennywort removal volunteer across open spaces Tairat Adoti - Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer We would also like to thank all the staff who go the extra mile to support our volunteers and make sure they have a great experience whilst volunteering within the park. Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >

Explore our 10,000 acre classroom. Discover our unique range of education programmes and sport activities that help school, colleges, universities and youth groups experience the best of Lee Valley Regional Park. Learning and Engagement We offer a wide range of engaging curriculum based outdoor learning opportunities across the diverse 26 mile Lee Valley Regional Park where young people can try different activities, develop new skills, be inspired and have fun! learning@leevalleypark.org.uk Contact us 03000 030 618 Winter learning offer You can get your autumn and winter learning programmes for less with our winter offer! Enter the code 'WINTER26' when you send in your enquiry form and you can get 20% off programmes booked for dates between 1 November 2026 and 28 February 2027. Book today and have something for your class to look forward to for the next academic year. See the T&Cs here. Learning enquiry form > Prices > Read our health and safety commitment > Learning programmes Group sporting activities Plan your visit Find us Our team is based at our head office address however we deliver programmes up and down the park: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green and Cheshunt) Waltham Abbey Gardens Lee Valley White Water Centre Myddelton House Gardens WaterWorks Centre nature reserve Lee Valley Ice Centre Lee Valley VeloPark Head office address Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG Learning enquiry form > Before your visit Seeing the venues beforehand can help make your visit as smooth as possible. Use the links below to view the areas and facilities available at each location. If you have any additional questions before you visit please contact the team. River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green Waltham Abbey Gardens Lee Valley White Water Centre Myddelton House Gardens WaterWorks Centre nature reserve Lee Valley Ice Centre Lee Valley VeloPark Opportunities for assessing learner progress Our Learning and Engagement team who deliver our outdoor education programmes use numerous techniques to assess student learning. These will facilitate teacher’s assessment of their students’ learning throughout their session. These include: Questions and answer sessions Enabling students to make predictions and reasoning using knowledge gained during sessions, research and conclude their findings during the visit Role play presentations to each other, teachers and/or the whole group to reiterate key facts learnt Individual learning and decision making Creating designs based on research and presenting ideas and designs in groups Navigating under time limits and obtaining scores during competitions Essential information before your visit Essential information for visiting group co-ordinators and leaders document contain important information that must be read prior to visiting us (if you have any difficulty accessing this document please contact us for a hard copy). Self led visits to the park Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles (42 kms) from Ware in Hertfordshire to the banks of the Thames in East London. It comprises a host of leisure facilities. Activities available range from ice skating through to horse riding, cycling and golf as well as a visit to the popular Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park. There are opportunities for you to arrange your own visit to sites and venues throughout the park, from Middlesex Filter Beds and Walthamstow Marshes in the south, to River Lee Country Park and Rye House Gatehouse in the north. Please contact us if you'd like to run a self led visit as there are various health, safety and site control measures of which your group needs to be aware of. Search our programmes Filter items by category Adults and Community Groups All Inclusion groups and SEND schools Primary Secondary Adults and Community Groups Adults and Community Groups See what we offer for adults and community groups. Find out more > Primary Habitats Students explore the microhabitats of both terrestrial and aquatic minibeasts in their local environment using specialist equipment. Find out more > Primary Orienteering KS2 Students will take part in this classic teambuilding activity. Find out more > Primary Rivers and Lakes Students will follow the path of the River Lea and conduct field sketches as we explore it’s features and wildlife. Find out more > Primary Understanding Plants KS2 Students will learn about food chains, seed dispersal, pollination and more as we explore the plants that are all around us. Find out more > Inclusion groups and SEND schools Bespoke sessions: SEND schools, inclusion groups, home educators, adult and community groups All our programmes can be adapted and/or combined to fulfil the requirements of your group. Find out more > Primary Lee Valley Ice Centre: Sustainability in Action KS2 Learn all about how the new Lee Valley Ice Centre has sustainability at its core. Find out more > Secondary Orienteering KS3/4 Students will take part in this classic teambuilding activity. Find out more > Primary Stone Age in Action Immerse your students in the world of Stone Age people. Find out more > Primary Water in Action Students will explore the local history of bringing clean water to London. Find out more > All Forest School Experience Forest School, an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Find out more > Secondary Lee Valley Ice Centre: Sustainability in Action KS3 Learn all about how the new Lee Valley Ice Centre has sustainability at its core. Find out more > Primary Rivers Walk Students will follow the path of the River Lea on this half day session as we explore it’s features and wildlife. Find out more > Primary Understanding Plants KS1 Students learn about a seeds needs of life as they have fun playing. Find out more > Primary Wellbeing and Natural Art Students are guided through outdoor wellbeing techniques through natural art and exploring the local wildlife. Find out more > I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Our sports venues offer great activities for groups. Find the different venues below and book your activities with the venue directly using the links below. Hockey, Tennis Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre The venue offers a range of hockey and tennis activities for school groups of different ages and group sizes. Find out more > Cycling Lee Valley VeloPark These sessions run by our fully qualified coaches will help children master the fundamentals of cycling, including basic skills such as cornering, braking and bike handling. Find out more > Watersports Lee Valley White Water Centre Offering a wide range of activities, Lee Valley White Water Centre can provide a thrill seeking experience for your students. Find out more > Horse riding Lee Valley Riding Centre The centre provides schools with the opportunity for students to learn the skills of horse riding. Find out more > Athletics Lee Valley Athletics Centre Boasting outstanding indoor and outdoor track and field facilities, Lee Valley Athletics Centre has a range of school offers. Find out more > Tabbed Section Prices You also might like Orienteering Grab a map and test your navigation skills with this orienteering course 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 > Take a read of our blog Love autumn Autumn has arrived after a very dry summer, and we're looking forward to making the most of the season in the Lee Valley. From enjoying the changing colours of the leaves and spotting local wildlife to attending seasonal events and getting active in the cooler weather, there's plenty to explore. Aug 27 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1, 2025 Our Volunteers Calendar is back for 2027 helping mark our big birthday! Our 2027 calendar, which showcases images taken by our volunteers, is now on sale 4 days ago Upcoming events The Music is Black Date: running until 3 January 2027 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park See more > Lifewalk - open space Date: 23 October Time: 10:00 Open Spaces See more > Minithon Date: 24 October Lee Valley Athletics Centre See more >