< Back to What's On Sundays at the Mills - 8 December Date: 8 December Time: 11:00 - 16:00 Book your tickets > See the history and enjoy the fun at Royal Gunpowder Mills £15 per adult, £10 per child Royal Gunpowder Mills Join us for a fun-filled day out at the Royal Gunpowder Mills on every second and fourth Sunday of the month! Visit during the open days to experience the thrill of exploring this historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the greenery and woodlands. There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more! Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring Royal Gunpowder Mills is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Guide to the Walthamstow Night Sky: Asteroids and Meteorites Date: 12 December Time: 18:30 - 20:45 Book your space > Learn about the night sky in the city £22 Walthamstow Wetlands What’s a shooting star? is there a difference between a meteor, a comet and an asteroid? Where do they all come from? Stow stargazers will share their perspective during this informative night on what are known as Near Earth Objects or NEOs, in the night sky. The evening will also feature an exclusive guided walk through the reserve to view the night sky (weather permitting) with a chance try see some of the meteor shower which is peaking that week. Bring a rug or something to lie on and we’ll see if we can spot a few. It’s not essential but feel free to bring binoculars and a red-light torch. Wrap up warm for your exclusive evening tour. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Our Parks: Legs, Bums, Tums - 1 December Date: 1 December Time: 9:30 - 10:30 Book your session > FREE Exercise classes on Leyton Marsh FREE Leyton Marshes This is a session designed for individuals new or returning to exercise. This 60 minute beginner LBT classes introduce body weight exercises with intervals all with a focus on strengthening the Legs, Bums, and Tums! This all levels class is perfect for beginners as our friendly coaches offer many different variations to suit all levels. You'll only need to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout your workout. Please register and Book In for your class to reserve your space & of course we'd love for you to bring a friend along as well! Book here: www.ourparks.org.uk/walthamfores t Children under 16 are very welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meeting Point: Green Space across Lee Valley Park Bridge. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Sundays at the Mills - 24 November Date: 24 November Time: 11:00 - 16:00 Book your tickets > See the history and enjoy the fun at Royal Gunpowder Mills £15 per adult, £10 per child Royal Gunpowder Mills Join us for a fun-filled day out at the Royal Gunpowder Mills on every second and fourth Sunday of the month! Visit during the open days to experience the thrill of exploring this historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the greenery and woodlands. There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more! Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring Royal Gunpowder Mills is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. Previous Next

< 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