< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 21 January Time: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 8 January Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 13 January Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 26 January Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 19 January Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 7 January Time: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 6 January Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 3 January Time: 10:30 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Sensory Walk Join in this relaxing and inclusive walk Date: 2 December Date: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Join us for a relaxing Sensory Walk and take time to reconnect with nature, your surroundings, and your wellbeing. Through gentle guided activities, participants will be encouraged to engage their senses, notice the world around them, and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness, fresh air, and social connection. Suitable for all abilities. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space Cost: FREE To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Leyton Marshes sessions (Lee Valley Ice Centre) Qigong - between 11 August - 29 September on Tuesdays at 12:00 - 13:30 and Thursdays at 17:30 - 19:00- book here Qi Wu session – between 22 August - 10 October on Saturdays at 10:00 – 11:15 - Book here Lee Valley White Water Centre sessions Tai Chi - between 13 August - 19 November on Thursdays at 11:30 -13:00 - Book here Health Qigong – Six Healing Sounds - between 13 August - 19 November on Thursdays at 13:30 - 15:00 - Book here All sessions are free. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle, low-impact exercises that combine movement, breathing, and focus. They are suitable for many people and may help improve balance, flexibility, mobility, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. Health Stick Qigong is a variation that uses a stick to support movement and improve flexibility, particularly in the upper body. What are Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Stick Qigong? Tai Chi and Qigong are traditional Chinese practices that combine gentle movement, breathing, and mental focus to improve health and wellbeing. Tai Chi Tai Chi (full name: Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan) is a form of exercise based on martial arts movements. It involves: Slow, flowing movements Deep, controlled breathing Relaxation and concentration Repeated movement sequences There are different styles of Tai Chi. Two common styles are: Chen Style – the oldest form of Tai Chi Yang Style – the most widely practised form Qigong Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient practice that is over 2,500 years old. It aims to improve and balance the body's energy, known as qi ("chee"). Qigong involves: Gentle movements Breathing exercises Relaxation and mindfulness Health Stick Qigong Health Stick Qigong is a gentle form of Qigong that uses a stick about 110-125 cm long. It includes: 8 slow, flowing movements Gentle twisting and turning of the waist Exercises that improve spinal flexibility Movements that help relax muscles and improve circulation It is particularly useful for improving mobility in the shoulders and back. What are the health benefits? Tai Chi and Qigong are considered mind-body exercises that can support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Research from China, the US, Europe, and Australia suggests they may help with: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD Cancer and stroke rehabilitation Improving balance and reducing falls Managing pain from conditions such as: Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid arthritis Previous Next

< Back Orienteering KS2 Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens Available: all year Key subjects: Geography, PE Suitable for: KS2 (7 - 11 years) Prices > Our health and safety commitment > Contact us Teachers guide Essential information before your visit > Students will take part in this classic teambuilding activity. Using maps and compasses, groups will work together to navigate around our smaller course to compete in our orienteering competition. Session covers : geographical skills including map and compass skills, teambuilding and physical education half day

< Back to What's On Tea, Talk and Walk Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 6 January Time: 09:30 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Would you like to connect with others? Join us for a leisurely walk around various areas within Lee Valley Regional Park. These sessions feature a short, gentle walk combined with an opportunity to socialize in a café afterward. The inclusive routes follow safe and accessible paths, such as park trails and canal paths, suitable for different fitness levels, with benches available for resting. To register and be included in the monthly schedule, please contact us at activation@leevalleypark.org.uk . Previous Next