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< Back to What's On Pirate Adventure Weekend! Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure Date: 8 and 9 August Time: 11:00 - 16:00 £15 adult, £10 child (other concessions available) Royal Gunpowder Mills Location: Book your tickets > Featuring REAL pirates with cannons, this event will bring sea shanties, a huge pirate ship bouncy castle, treasure hunts, a pirate theatre show with learn to talk like a pirate workshops! This an event that's fun for all the family.Included with 2026 Annual Pass – pay once, return FREE all year! Previous Next

< Back to What's On Big Train, Little Train Railway Event Ride our trains and browse model railways Date: 18 - 19 July Time: 11:00 - 16:00 £15 adult, £10 child (concessions also available) Royal Gunpowder Mills Location: Book your tickets > Explore our wonderful Gunpowder Railway and Miniature Railway, marvel at guest model railway layouts and get the kids involved in railway playtime. Whether you are an avid model railway enthusiast, a Thomas the Tank fan or just fancy a day out at our fascinating site, there is something for everyone this weekend. Included with 2026 Annual Pass – pay once, return FREE all year Previous Next

Lee Valley Regional Park has two marinas in the park - one in Statstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire and the other in Springfield, London. Both of these marinas offer services and mooring for boaters as well as chandleries to stock up of essetinals Marinas From mooring to stocking up and fixing up, we have two marinas and chandleries in the park so you can make living on the river a breeze. Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Lee Valley chandleries Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts See marina Lee Valley Marina, Springfield See marina Lee Valley chandlery See chandlery Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

The park is packed full of things to do, whether you are a family looking to get the kids outside, a wildlife lover looking for the seasonal highlights or fitness fanantics looking to for new activites. Things to do From getting active and world class sporting facilities to exploring nature and wildlife at our open spaces there's lots to see and do. Angling We have a host of fisheries run by licensees, angling clubs, societies and consortia See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Gardens Relax with a cuppa amongst the flora at these gardens packed full of blooms See more > Historical sites History is around every corner in the park - sometimes where you least expect it See more > Ice skating Head down to the coolest place in town and take to the rink, pump some iron or just chill out See more > Orienteering Grab a map and test your navigation skills with this orienteering course See more > Track, MTB, BMX & road cycling Lap the track and soak up the atmosphere of this London 2012 venue See more > White water activites Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Athletics You can try your hand at a range of athletic activities all in one place See more > Disc Golf This free family activity is a great addition to any day out in River Lee Country Park See more > Golf Par 3 golf course with water hazard feature See more > Hockey and tennis Pick up a hockey stick or racket at this great sports venue - there's pickleball too! See more > Learning There's lots of learning opportunities in our outdoor classroom See more > Rowing The River Lee makes the perfect setting for rowing clubs in the park See more > Walking and running There's lots of different routes you can take when exploring the park - pick yours today See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Camping With four campsites to choose from, you can have your pick of the adventures See more > Farm From meeting farm animals to epic event days - plan a day out for all the family See more > Green spaces & nature reserves We have acres of green space to explore and special nature reserves to discover See more > Horse riding The perfect place for horse lovers in London! There are sessions for every level See more > Marinas From moorings, services and chandleries, our two marinas can fulfil your boating needs See more > Sailing We have lots of clubs that offer sailing up and down the park so you can get your sailing fix See more > Watersports With clubs and centres in the park that offer a range of different watersports you can try See more > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Our most southen point in Lee Valley Regional Park, where you can see these small green spaces gems as the River Lee joins the the Thames. Bow Creek Ecology Park and East India Dock Basin Bow Creek Ecology Park, Bidder Street, London E16 4ST East India Dock Basin, Orchard Place, London E14 9QS July - August: 08:00 - 21:00 September - October: 08:00 - 19:30 November - March: 08:00 - 17:00 April - June: 08:00 - 19:30 In the most southern part of the park you will find these two hidden gems. 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 Bow Creek: ///famed.expose.spins | East India Dock Basin: ///crop.rear.hood 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 > Car parking There's no car parking at these sites. The closest train stations are Canning Town and East India Station. Bow Creek Ecology Park Originally, Bow Creek was an Osier bed but was turned into an ironworks in 1846. This industrial site has since been reclaimed by nature, following the closure of the ironworks in 1912 and its subsequent acquisition by the London Docklands Development Corporation, and is now a haven for wildlife in an urban environment. Bow Creek has something to offer all year round, and has won the prestigious Green Flag Award for several years running East India Dock Basin Near to Canary Wharf and just across the river from The O2, sits the old East India Dock Basin. Originally trading in tea, spices, indigo, and silk, the docks played a key role in the Second World War as a site for constructing Mulberry harbors, which were used by the Allies during the D-Day landings in France. The dock has now been transformed into a wildlife sanctuary, supporting a wide range of birdlife. Picnic spots Both Bow Creek and East India Dock have benches where you can sit for a picnic, just make sure to take your litter home with you! Walking, running and cycling routes The Lee Valley Walk starts at East India Dock Basin 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. Three Hidden Gems Starting point: Canning Town Tube Station, Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London E16 1DQ See the route > Bird hides East India Dock Basin has two bird hides overlooking the basin, from which you can watch birds, such as teal, shelduck, and herons, swimming and feeding in the water. Things to do nearby Just across the river there is The O2 where you can catch a gig or just go shopping. Alternatively, Canary Wharf is close by where you can also do some shopping. Around this area there is also Mudchute Park and Farm . There is also Royal Victoria Dock close by where you can go swimming. Toilets The closest public toilets are in Canning Town Bus Station. Things nearby The Line Explore the city with this artwork trail See more > Lee Valley VeloPark Lap the track and soak up the atmosphere of this London 2012 venue See more > Cody Dock A creative industries quarter with community gardens and footpaths. See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > Wildlife watching Lee Valley Regional Park is a haven for wildlife with different species around every corner See more > Spring Kingfisher and Sand Martin in the river next to Bow Creek. Butterflies and dragonflies flying around the pond on site. East India Dock is also home to a variety of dragonflies and damselflies which can be seen skimming over the water. Summer You can also see dragonflies skimming along the water’s edge. At Bow Creek listen out for the distinctive call of the Cetti’s Warbler which are present all year round, but are particularly loud in the summer when the males are defending their territories. They're quick birds so you're more likely to hear them than see them Autumn This is the season where you will see Lapwing wading in the river next to Bow Creek. Looking up into the trees at Bow Creek you might catch a glance of a tiny Goldcrest or Firecrest. Winter Hundreds of Teal can be seen on the water at East India Dock Basin, as well as Redshank feeding the muddy margins of the river alongside Bow Creek. Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Myddelton House Gardens is a joy to visit anytime of year. The lifelong home of E A Bowles, the world renowned horticulturist this gardens is a hidden gem in Enfield's botanical crown. Myddelton House Gardens Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, EN2 9HG Open daily, 10:00 - 16:00 Eight acre botanical garden and lifelong home of renowned horticulturist EA Bowles. myddeltonhousegardens@leevalleypark.org.uk Contact us 03000 030 610 Facilities Donate to the Rock Garden Project today > Download a gardens map See upcoming events > See our venue hire page Check the latest visitor information > About the gardens Things to see and do The Bowles Tea Room Make a donation Plan your visit What 3 Words ///title.token.sweep 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. London's Low Emissions Zones Our site is located within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)e. This means that you may need to pay a charge when visiting our site if your vehicle doesn't meet the emission standards set. You can find out more and check your vehicle's compliance on Transport for London's website . Download a gardens map Prices Free to enter - donations welcome to help fund raise for our Rock Garden project Car parking charges apply Car parking charges Cars: £3 Minibuses (under 16 seats): £13.50 Coaches: £28.50 Blue Badge annual parking pass: FREE Are you a regular visitor? Our annual car parking permits offer great value for money: Annual car park pass: £35 EA Bowles Society Members: £22 Buy your permit Pay for parking Wheelchair available Visitors are welcome to use one of our wheelchair during your visit. Wheelchairs are offered on a first come first served basis and you can find them in the shed in the car park by the accessible parking area. There's loads to see at Myddelton House Gardens with just a few of its wonderful features listed below: The New River Masterminded by Sir Hugh Myddelton, the New River brought fresh water from Ware in Hertfordshire to London. The river became redundant in 1859 but was kept as a feature in the garden until 1967. The footprint of this can still be seen in the gardens in the form of the New River Lawn. The Alpine Meadow In this area of the garden Bowles created an alpine environment inspired by his plant hunting holidays in the Pyrenees. From late winter and into spring a mass of snowdrop and crocus appear, followed shortly after by daffodil and camassia. In summer the area is carpeted in a blue cloud of wild geraniums that grow up through the grass. Fun for the little ones! Let your little ones take on Ossie’s challenge discovering the gems in the gardens and museum. From finding hidden artefacts to colouring and puzzles, this pack is full of fun and comes with colouring pencils so it can be completed on the go. Japanese Knotweed Bowles planted Japanese Knotweed in his garden at Myddelton House as he admired its architectural qualities, something that seems unthinkable today! Widely considered an invasive species, our gardeners still maintain two specimens as a means to educate visitors on how to identify the weed and to demonstrate that through careful maintenance it can be kept in check. The Rock Garden This area is currently being restored and we can’t wait to see what has been achieved after all the hard work put into it! The Market Cross Bowles loved to salvage local relicts and artefacts, rescuing Enfield Town's market cross from a builder’s yard where it was destined to become rubble. It now forms a striking feature in the centre of the Rose Garden, a formal area of beds waiting to be discovered in the hidden middle of the garden. The Pond Forming the centre piece of the gardens, the pond and its fountain make a tranquil spot to pause and watch the world go by. During summer days Bowles could often be seen weeding the pond margins and would regularly use water from the nearby New River to top up the water levels when they got too low. Things nearby Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Learning in the park There's lots of learning opportunities in our outdoor classroom See more > An enchanting place to visit at any time of year Myddelton House Gardens were once home to Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. Nestl ed in the heart of Enfield, the eight acre grounds play host to a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers as well as an extensive heritage kitchen garden and cut flower beds. Bowles dedicated his life to maintaining the gardens at Myddelton House often bringing back unusual plants from his travels. An example of this today is in the ‘Lunatic Asylum’ beds, where plants with contorted stems and foliage can be found. The gardens are a treasure trove of hidden oddities and the beautifully reconstructed Victorian Glasshouse is no exception. With four climatic zones, you will find exotic plants from around the world ranging from cacti which thrive on dry arid conditions to air plants which obtain all of their nutrients from water vapour in the air. The sunken glasshouse, know as the Peach House, is perfect for harvesting fruits that thrive on high humidity. You can visit some of the sections today and discover what’s growing. The gardens are a treasure trove of hidden gems and the beautifully reconstructed Victorian Glasshouse is no exception. With four climatic z ones, you will find exotic plants from around the world ranging from cacti which thrive on dry arid conditions to air plants which obtain all of their nutrients from water vapour in the air. A brief history Myddelton House was built in the reign of George III circa 1812 and completed in 1818. It was built by Henry Carrington Bowles (1763-1830) one of five generations of print and map makers, based at St Paul’s Churchyard, London. It replaced an earlier Elizabethan property, Bowling Green House where Bowles had lived with his wife who died in 1812. After her death, Bowles built the new house in a then fashionable white brick from Suffolk and named it Myddelton House in honour of Sir Hugh Myddelton, an engineering genius who created the New River. A section of the New River had bisected the garden from 1613 until 1968. When Bowles died in 1830 the house was passed to his son, also Henry Bowles who later bequeathed it in 1852 to his nephew, Henry Carrington Bowles Treacher. Treacher assumed the name Bowles by Royal Licence in order to inherit the estate, thus becoming Henry Carrington Bowles Bowles. It’s these initials that can be seen in monogram on the newly restored main gate at the end of the drive. The youngest son of five children to Henry Carrington Bowles and his wife Cornelia was Edward Augustus “Gussie” Bowles, born in 1865 who became one of the great gardeners of the 20th century. He originally trained for the church, but family tragedies caused him to change course and he remained at Myddelton House and developed the remarkable garden as a self-taught horticulturist. For many years people came from all over the country to visit. He became an expert on many plants, particularly the Crocus and was dubbed “The Crocus King”. The connection with the Bowles family is still maintained today and Brigadier Andrew Henry Parker Bowles is the current President of the EA Bowles of Myddelton House Society . The beautiful Victorian Glasshouse range is open to the public. The restoration of the Kitchen Gardens led to the discovery of the foundations of the original glasshouse range. A collection of tender plants was transferred from the 1950s London School of Pharmacy glasshouses, which were subsequently demolished. Unique details have been kept in the designs, such as four climatic zones, a vine house complete with gauged arches to allow vine roots to remain outside and the vines to grow inside and a sunken glasshouse that would have been used to grow fruit such as melons and cucumbers. The gardens have had four Conservation Management Plans written, CMP4 is the current version. The plans address the historic nature listing a range of past elements to the gardens and actions that are taken to preserve various elements that sit within the Grade II registered landscape listing. Copies of the four CMP’s can be downloaded here: CMP 1 (2003 - 06) See plan CMP 2 (2006 - 08) See plan CMP 3 (2008 - 12) See plan CMP 4 (2018 - present) See plan The Bowles Tea Room Take a break from exploring the gardens with a hot drink in the Bowles Tea Room. Our tea room is the perfect pit stop when visiting the gardens. With a range of hot and cold food and refreshing drinks, you can enjoy the views in the sunny courtyard or keep toasty and warm inside on colder days. We also offer take away options so you can find your perfect picnic spot in the gardens. Drinks offers Loyalty Card Regular visitor to the gardens? We've hot drink loyalty cards so you can collect nine stamps and get your tenth drink free! Bring your reusable cup Bring a clean reusable cup to the tea rooms and get 20p off your hot drink. The Museum Take time to learn about the man himself in the Bowles Museum just off the side of the tea room. The display will tell you all about E A Bowles' life, the history of the house and some of his wonderful paintings are on display too. Opening times Daily 10:00 - 16:00 See our menu > Make a donation to the gardens Myddelton House Gardens, the Grade II listed home of renowned plantsman E A Bowles, is a place full of history, beauty and botanical curiosity. We're currently raising funds to restore Bowles’ much-loved Rock Garden - one of the most characterful and important features of our eight acre gardens. Your donation helps us to: Rebuild and conserve the historic rockwork Replant specialist alpine species Protect a unique part of Bowles’ legacy How to donate You can donate either online via our secure payment portal or in next time you’re visiting the gardens (collection boxes in the café and as you enter the gardens. If you’d like to donate online just click the donate button as choose the amount you’d like to give. Make a donation > Thank you for helping us care for this remarkable garden Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events Focus on Five art exhibition Date: 15 - 21 June Time: 10:30 - 16:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > An Evening of Opera Date: 18 June Time: 18:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > GJR Leisure Artists' Pictures For You 2026 Dates: 8 - 10 July Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Date: 18 July Time: 15:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Lady Windermere’s Fan Date: 18 July Time: 19:30 Myddelton House Gardens See more > The Sword in the Stone Date: 7 August Time: 15:00 Myddelton House Gardens 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 Guidance for visiting the park The guidance notes for leaders visiting the park 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 Secondary Lee Valley Ice Centre: Sustainability in Action KS3 Discover how we built this new venue with sustainability in mind Find out more > Primary Wellbeing and Natural Art Students are introduced to mindfulness and wellbeing through outdoor experiences. Find out more > Primary Rivers and Lakes Water in the Lee Valley has helped to shape the park, its' habitats and wildlife. Find out more > Primary Orienteering KS2 Explore the park with our introduction to the exciting sport of orienteering. 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 > Primary Understanding Plants KS1 Grow your student’s knowledge of plant lifecycles, plant structure and plant your own seed to grow back at school. Find out more > Primary Stone Age Discovery Day Immerse your students in the world of Stone Age people. Find out more > Primary Rivers Walk A unique opportunity to compare and contrast the natural features of the meandering River Lea with the straight River Lee Navigation. Find out more > All Forest School Experience Forest School, an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Find out more > Primary Habitats Students explore the weird and wonderful world of minibeasts in a variety of both terrestrial and aquatic micro-habitats. 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 > Primary Water in Action Bring your students to explore this unusual urban nature reserve in the heart of east London. Find out more > Secondary Orienteering KS3/4 Orienteering is the ultimate teambuilding activity to help your group bond and gain confidence. Find out more > Adults and Community Groups Adults and Community Groups See what we offer for adults and community groups. 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 Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Looking to hold a event in the park? Fill out our form and our event team will help you get set up Event enquiry form Please fill out the form below and you can see our event application guidance for assistance with the form. Back Event enquiry form Main contact name* Email* Company Position held Company address Company website Event name* Please pick what locations you're interested in? Please check our full list of 19 sites for the site-specific information pages to help you with choosing your site Select areas below* Broxbourne Riverside Three Mills Green Showground and River Lee Country Park Gunpowder Park Tottenham Marshes Area 12 at Lee Valley White Water Centre Western Plaza Green Plaza Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Turnershill Marsh Disc Golf Area Northwest Arena (Picketts Lock) Waltham Abbey Gardens Leyton Marsh WaterWorks Field Middlesex Filter Beds Rye House Gatehouse East Lawns Event date(s) and time(s) * Please include set up and take down Brief description of event* Site Layout Please detail in the box below the equipment and infrastructure you propose to bring onsite for the hire: Number of Vehicles / Machinery Tents / Marquees Power Lighting Toilets Catering Licensed Bar Music Site layout details* Site security Do you plan on providing security (please note, if any gates are used, they must be always kept locked or manned by security personnel)* Other Please detail any further information you think the Authority should be made aware of before processing your application.* Submit Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

The best of nature and the city come together at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone! With pitches and camping pods on offer you'll find the perfect place to pitch for your adventure Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR Reception opening: Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 18:00 Sunday – 08:00 – 16:00 Site open all year. Download our season calendar for 2026 Urban meets camping at this north London site with a golf course and cinema located nearby. Contact us edmontoncampsite@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 625 Accommodation types: Facilities BOOK NOW > See our current special offers > Read our FAQs > Check the latest visitor information > contact us About the campsite Site facilities Pitch and accommodation options Things to do nearby Plan your visit What 3 Words ///storm.moons.lock 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. Staying safe at our campsites Read through some important information to help keep you, your group and and others safe during your visit. Read more > Frequently asked questions and campsite rules Got a question? We’re here to answer! If you can’t find the info you’re looking for please contact us. Read our FAQs. Like any site we have some rules we ask our visitors to follow. Download a copy of our rules . Accessibility None of the Lee Valley campsites are fully wheelchair accessible all year round. We have wheelchair accessible cabins onsite; and all the campsites can accommodate campers with reduced mobility requirements and have facilities that are exclusive and accessible for people with disabilities and their family member/carers. Staff are also on hand to provide additional support. If you or any of your party have a disability or complex needs of any description, please contact the site you wish to visit and we'll try and make arrangements to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. For more information on accessibility at this site visit AccessAble . Choose from: Touring and camping Pitches for tents, trailer tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs or fifth wheelers. Find out more > Cocoon Cosy wooden camping pod. Sleeps 2. Find out more > Winter on-pitch storage Temporary winter storage. Find out more > Cabin Larger wooden open plan camping pod. Sleeps 4. Find out more > Bell tent Comfy pre-pitched bell tent offers open plan accommodation. Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom. Find out more > Not what you’re looking for? Our other sites may be have what you need: Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone YHA, London Lee Valley Located in north London tucked away next to a fantastic lake which teems with wildlife throughout the year, the peacefulness found at this urban site will surprise you. A great site for exploring from ensuring you never have a dull moment on your holiday. Located on a small leisure complex which includes a 18 hole golf course (20% off rounds of golf for those staying at the site), an athletics centre with a gym, a cinema with a Costa. If you’d like to go further afield there’s the impressive Epping Forest and River Lee Country Park a short drive away or hop on the bus and travel into the bright lights of London. The site is split into two dedicated areas: Touring field ideal for caravans, motor homes and RVs Mix of hard standing and grass pitches all with electric hook up. See our pitch options Tent field with camping pods Grass pitches with and without electric for tents, pre-pitched teepees ideal for backpackers plus our camping pods. See our pitch and accommodation options Groups welcome Our spacious site welcomes groups – if you looking for a location to host a rally, put up a school or youth group then we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to receive a quote tailored to your groups needs. Prices All our prices are shown on each accommodation option. The easiest way to find out the total cost of your holiday is to click on book now and input your dates and choices. You’ll be shown availability and a price including any extras for your holiday. T&Cs apply to all bookings made Checkout what’s nearby: King George Sailing Club Located in Chingford, this sailing lake is the largest in north London See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Tottenham Marshes An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups See more > Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Walking and running There's lots of different routes you can take when exploring the park - pick yours today See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > For more ideas on places to visit check out: Visit Epping Forest Visit Herts Visit Essex Visit Cambridge Visit London We have everything you need to for a great stay. Facilities on site include: Electrical hook up Water Toilets and showers Chemical toilet disposal Accessible facilities Shop Takeaway hot drinks Launderette Washing up area Playground (temporarily closed) Cycle hire Firepit/BBQ hire Dog friendly For more information on accessibility at this site visit AccessAble . Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey 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 Walking and running Explore selected walking and running routes across Lee Valley. Spanning 10,000 acres discover the ever-changing landscapes from countryside to urban plus the wildlife that make the park its home in our selected routes. Routes have been created of varying lengths, terrain and locations to give you a flavour of the park. Things that may affect your visit > 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: Bromley-by-Bow Broxbourne Canning Town 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 A Royal Reserve Rye House Gatehouse, EN11 0EH 4 miles Explore this route > Explosive Pedal Power Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Farm and Wetland Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > Fishers Green Foray River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 12 miles Explore this route > Golden Circle Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB 5.5 miles Explore this route > Grebes and Gravel Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB 2 miles Explore this route > Lake and Riverside Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 4 miles Explore this route > Marshes and Meadows Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 5 miles Explore this route > Monks and Meadows Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 1XQ 5 miles Explore this route > Otter Discovery Trail River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 1.75 miles Explore this route > Planes and Trains Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 1 mile Explore this route > Rammey Ramble Rammey Marsh, EN3 6JN 1 mile 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 > 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 > 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 > Water-lily Wander River Lee Country Park (Pindar), EN8 9AJ 2 miles Explore this route > Winged Wonders River Lee Country Park (Hooks Marsh), EN9 2ED 2 miles Explore this route > Art on the Marshes Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB 1.5 miles Explore this route > Faba to Fieldes Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AZ 2 miles Explore this route > Filtering Back in Time Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL 5 miles Explore this route > Full Circle at St Paul's Field Meadgate Road (EN9 2PB). Dobbs Weir (EN11 0AS) 2 miles Explore this route > Grasshopper Walk River Lee Country Park (Pindar), EN8 9AJ 0.5 miles Explore this route > Gunpowder Woodland Trail Gunpowder Park car park, EN9 3GP 1.75 miles Explore this route > Lakes of the River Lee River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 7.5 miles Explore this route > Mills and Thrills Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station 4 miles Explore this route > Nature's Magic Waterworks Centre, E10 7NU 2 miles Explore this route > Pedaller's Paradise Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 16 miles Explore this route > Rambling Rivers River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green), EN9 2EF 3 miles Explore this route > River Lee Trail Lee Valley Boat Centre car park, EN10 6LX 4 miles Explore this route > Rockets to Woodland Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 3 miles Explore this route > Sensory Walk - Gunpowder Park Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP 1.5 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 > Three Hidden Gems Canning Town Tube Station 2.5 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 > Water Vole Trail Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows, EN10 7AX 1 mile Explore this route > Waterbird Discovery Trail Cheshunt Country Walk, EN8 9AJ 4 miles Explore this route > Wonderful Wet Meadows Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 2ES 1.5 miles Explore this route > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is home to world class hockey and tennis facilities! From pitch and court hire to tennis courses this is the perfect place to test your swing. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Leadmill Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AD Open times vary throughout year - view current opening times > Pick up and play with outstanding tennis and hockey facilities on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. Contact us LVhockeyandtennis@gll.org 03000 030 614 Facilities Get your game on! Whether you’re just starting your journey with sports or are more experienced, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre offers outstanding opportunities for you to play. For tennis lovers we’ve got lessons available for both adults and children or hire an indoor or outdoor court for a friendly match. If it’s hockey you’re into, groups and clubs can book to play on two World and Olympic standard pitches. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre also hosts international matches where you can see the world’s top players compete. This venue is operated by Better on behalf of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Go to venue's main website > Highlights Tennis lessons Improve your game with lessons from our team of qualified coaches. Discover more > Pay and play With six outdoor and four indoor courts there's plenty of opportunity to take to the courts. 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 > Broadening participation in hockey and tennis 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 broadened participation in hockey and tennis. Find out more > 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 > Lee Valley VeloPark Lap the track and soak up the atmosphere of this London 2012 venue See more > Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 English Tourism Week 2026 - free prize draw Celebrate English Tourism Week with our exclusive prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes. Mar 12 Upcoming events FIH Hockey Pro League Date: 17 - 18 June Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre See more > Family Funday Date: 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey Gardens See more > Non Contact Boxing and Fitness Date: 20 June Time: 11:00 Upshire See more >

Diesel Form to comply with guidelines received from HM Revenue and Customs, are required to include additional duty, payable on all Red Diesel (Gas Oil) used for propelling the vessel. Diesel Form As from 23 February 2009, Lee Valley Marina – Stanstead Abbotts in accordance with guidelines received from HM Revenue and Customs, are required to include additional duty, payable on all Red Diesel (Gas Oil) used for propelling the vessel. First name Last name Street Address City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Street Address Line 2 Country Country Select a date Diesel amount (litres) What percentage of fuel purchased do you declare will be used for propelling a private pleasure craft? Choose an option I declare that diesel purchased in Jerry/fuel cans is being used for the purpose of I am aware that the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979, which permits the use of marked diesel to propel private pleasure craft, only applies within UK waters. I acknowledge that nothing in that Act, or the making of this declaration, affects any restrictions or prohibitions that may apply to the use of the fuel for propelling private pleasure craft outside UK waters, including any restrictions or prohibitions under the law of another member state that apply within the waters of that member state. Your Signature Clear Submit > Thank you for your Diesel Form submission. Your order is being processed. Take a read of our blog Spotlight on... summer wildlife See the summer wildlife and fauna highlights in our 10,000 acre park Jun 1, 2025 Love cycling Discover the best cycling experiences in Lee Valley Regional Park this #BikeMonth! From scenic family friendly routes to adrenalin pumping sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark, get tips, bike hire info, and route ideas for all skill levels. Perfect for summer adventures! Jun 1, 2025 Keep the park clean and green – take litter home with you! Litter is a growing problem, affecting 90% of the places people visit—damaging landscapes, harming wildlife and putting pressure on our parks. Read our blog to find out what classes as litter, what we're doing and how you can help May 27 Upcoming events The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail Date: 21 March - 30 June Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Nature Tots Forest School Date: 13 April - 13 July Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Walthamstow Wetlands See more > Active and Outdoors Programme Dates: 9 May - 20 June Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Waltham Abbey See more >