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< Back to What's On Lee Valley December Open Date: 1 December Time: from 8:30 Book your space > Join this great winter competition Lee Valley Athletics Centre See the line up and book a space on the OpenTrack site Previous Next

< Back WaterWorks Discovery Day Venue: WaterWorks Centre Available: All year Key subject: Geography, History, Science Suitable for: KS2, 7 - 11 years Teachers guide available > Prices > Contact us This unique wetland habitat created from a disused water treatment facility, formally named the Essex Filter Beds, was used to clean Victorian London’s drinking water. Bring the water cycle to life and uncover local history, follow chronological events that link to the history of London and learn about the effect of dirty water on the population before heading to one of the largest bird hides in London to observe waterbird behaviour in this important refuge for wildlife. Session covers: Local history study; chronology; historical interpretation and enquiry; locational knowledge in East London over time; stages of the water cycle. Working scientifically to observe live birds including identification, classification adaptations; geographical skills and fieldwork

< Back Rivers and Lakes Discovery Day Venue: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green) Available: All year Key subjects: Science, Geography Suitable for: KS2 Teacher’s guide available > Prices > Contact us Session covers: Working scientifically observing living things and their habitats; record findings using labelled diagrams, tables and graphs; geographical skills using fieldwork to observe, measure and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, self-learning and exploration. In this unique session compare and contrast natural and manmade features of the meandering River Lea, the straight River Lee Navigation and lakes created from gravel extraction. Students discuss and record geographical features, waterbirds species present, complete field sketches and discuss flow rates of the three waterways. NEW - Now includes a visit to the Wildlife Discovery Centre.

< Back Stone Age Discovery Day Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre Available: All year Key subjects : Science, History Suitable for: KS2 Teacher’s guide available > Prices > Contact us Session covers: An introduction to changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, use of fieldwork; including fire-lighting and primitive art, understanding methods of historical interpretation and enquiry, chronology. Follow the changes in technology and evolution during the 3.4 million years from the Stone Age to Iron Age, from fighting for survival to sophisticated society. How did early hunter-gatherers survive? Discover the animals with whom they shared their world and the plants they would have used for food and medicine. Gather materials and explore ancient and modern fire lighting techniques and try your hand at prehistoric art. Investigate how modern humans have built up a picture of these incredible times using archaeology and the evidence unearthed.

< Back Habitat Discovery Day - Minibeasts Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens Available: April – October Key subject: Science Suitable for: KS1 and KS2 Teacher’s guide available > Prices > Contact us Through collecting, identifying and classifying the invertebrates, discover which areas make the best home for minibeasts and see if you can survive the 'Needs of Life 'game. Session covers: Working scientifically to observe land and freshwater invertebrates including habitat requirements, variation, adaptation, classification and food chains; gathering and recording information.

< Back Habitat Discovery Day – Wildlife Venue: WaterWorks nature reserve Available: April – October Key subject: Science Suitable for: KS1 and KS2 Teachers guide available > Prices > Contact us Students explore the weird and wonderful world of minibeasts in a variety of terrestrial habitats. Through collecting, identifying and classifying the invertebrates, discover which areas make the best home for minibeasts and see if you can survive the 'Needs of Life 'game. Then use binoculars to see the birds that also call this unique habitat home and see how they link into food chains. Session covers: Working scientifically to observe land invertebrates including habitat requirements, variation, adaptation, classification and food chains; gathering and recording information.

Jump 2022 marks 10 years since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and we invite you to mark this important anniversary with us! Have you found one of our placements in the park?! Measure yourself against an Olympian and see how far you can jump!* Looking back at London 2012... Greg Rutherford won gold during the London 2012 Olympics for the men's long jump competition 🥇🇬🇧 His winning jump was 8.31m! Stef Reid won silver during the London 2012 Paralympics in the F42/44 category 🥈🇬🇧 Her winning jump was 5.28m! How far can you jump? *We'd advise you to land on your feet with our jump, there isn't any sand to soften the land otherwise! 🤣 Take a winning photo and share it on socials! 📸 Where to find our placements in the park 📍 Bow Creek Ecology Park 📍 WaterWorks Nature Reserve 📍 Cheshunt

Sprint 2022 marks 10 years since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and we invite you to mark this important anniversary with us! Have you found one of our placements in the park?! Measure yourself against an Olympian and see how fast you can sprint the 100m! Looking back at London 2012... Usain Bolt won gold during the London 2012 Olympics in the Mens 100m 🥇 His winning time was 9.64 seconds!! Jonnie Peacock won gold during the London 2012 Paralympics in the T44 100m sprint 🥇 His winning time was 10.9 seconds!! How fast can you run? Time yourself on your phone or watch and let us know! Take a winning photo and share it on socials! 📸 Where to find our placements in the park 📍 Tottenham Marshes 📍 Coppermill Fields 📍 Cheshunt

Run 2022 marks 10 years since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and we invite you to mark this important anniversary with us! Have you found one of our placements in the park?! Measure yourself against an Olympian and see how fast you can run the 5,000m! Looking back at London 2012... Mo Farah won gold during the London 2012 Olympics in the Mens 5000m 🥇 His winning time was 13 minutes, 41 seconds! How fast can you run 5km? Time yourself on your phone or watch and let us know! There's a 5km route at Gunpowder Park that you can follow. Download the map here . Why not join in on a parkrun - our route follows the same as parkrun which happens every Saturday. Find out more below! Take a winning photo and share it on socials! 📸 Every Saturday, there is a parkrun at Gunpowder Park which is open to all. It starts at 09:00 and it is 2 laps of the park (our mapped route follows the same as parkrun). What is parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! You can sign up on the website to receive a barcode and each time you take part, you'll get an official time when you scan your barcode. No pre-booking required, just turn up! Find out more about Gunpowder parkrun here .

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< Back Health & Wellbeing Drop in sessions These sessions are open for anyone to attend who would like to find out about the health and wellbeing opportunities which are currently happening within Lee Valley. Come and meet the programme coordinator, take a tour of the venue and find out what activities are perfect for you. At the end of each session we will offer a led walking around our beautiful parks. These sessions are a great opportunities to take that first step in leading a more active lifestyle and find out more information in a friendly and welcoming environment. Venue : Lee Valley White Water Centre. Station Rd, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB. Times : Information session 11:00 – 13:00. Walk 13:00 – 14:00 Meet at reception and staff will direct you where to go. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Wreath Making Workshop - 30 November Date: 30 November Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Book your space > Join our Head Gardener in creating a festive masterpiece 345 per person Myddelton House Gardens ‘Tis the season to bring botanical beauty to your front door with our Wreath Making Workshop. Lead by our Head Gardener You will be welcome into the stable block with a hot drink and Christmas treat, to learn all the skills of wreath making from the expert. Each wreath will be unique and completely sustainable using natural decorations and foliage from the garden. All foliage and equipment will be provided and you can enjoy the session chatting with friends while admiring your creations. The session will be in the historic Stable Block in the courtyard on the Bowles Tea Room, so make sure you wrap up warm for the festivities. The sessions limited to 10 spaces per session and are running on the following days 10:30 – 12:30: 30 November 4 December 7 December The session is £45 per person. Previous Next