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There's lots of waterbodies in the park and keeping safe around them is essential. Find out more about our Bylaws and how you can keep yourself and others safe Staying safe around water Entering water in the park isn’t permitted – not only is it against our Byelaws and but this rule is there to help keep you safe too. In recent years the number of accidental drownings in the UK has risen – a sad fact but true. We’ve set out some advice below to help you enjoy the park this summer. Reporting incidents Report any of the following incidents on the numbers below: unruly or dangerous behaviour in and around water accidents, incidents or near misses wildlife in trouble Contact us 03000 030 610 between 08:00 - 17:00 01992 210 196 between 17:00 - 08:00 In an emergency call 999 Remember Robbie Robbie Lea was a fun loving, sporty 17 year old boy when he entered North Met Pit in the summer of 2017. What was meant to be a laugh with his mates, turned into tragedy as Robbie drowned after the effects of cold water shock took hold. After his tragic death, Robbie’s mum, Sarah, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and other local and national organisations came together to create the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership. Its aim is to help educate children and young people about water safety through assemblies and community events. If you’d like to find out more please email our Learning and Engagement team on learning@leevalleypark.org.uk. Why not? What should I do? Where can I swim? What can parents do? Calling parents! Did you know that 83% of people that drown accidentally are male and there’s been a marked increase in teenagers, mainly young boys and men, entering the waterbodies in the park. We understand that young people want to enjoy themselves, but please share with them the different dangers there are in the water and how they can save themselves and others if they find themselves in danger. You can read the Canal & River Trust's advice for young people here . Why not? Entering water in the park isn’t allowed– it’s dangerous and against our Byelaws. Here are a few of the reason why this isn’t permitted. Here are some other great organisations who have information on water safety: Royal Life Saving Society RNLI Canal & River Trust It’s colder that it looks Inland water is always a lot colder than you think, even on hot days. The drop in your body temperature as you enter the cold water can cause Cold Water Shock . This is where you lose control of your breathing, use of your limbs and if left too long can fall unconscious. This could be fatal. Remember float to live – relax on your back while your body adjusts then make your way to safety. It’s dirtier than it looks From abandoned industrial equipment, dumped trollies, empty glass bottles, wrappers, animal wee and poo… the list goes on! Although our open water is a haven for wildlife it has, unfortunately, been a dumping ground and is still treated disrespectfully today. There’s no way of knowing what’s in the water and what could be going onto your skin, hair and if you accidentally swallow any of the water, into your body. Weil’s disease, also known as Leptospirosis, is a serious infection transmitted through animal wee (particularly from rodents) or contaminated water – you can’t see it, smell it and won’t know you’ve got it until you start experiencing symptoms. Find out more about it here . Dumped rubbish can also cause obstructions underwater which you could get trapped by - this could stop you from getting out of the water to safety. It’s stronger than it looks Lots of water in the park has underwater currents, which you can’t see from the surface. You can easily get caught up in the flow and will tire easily trying to escape. If you find yourself caught in a current, don’t try to swim against it, stay calm, swim with the current and call for help It’s lonelier than it looks There are no lifeguards at our waterbodies so there’s no one to help you. The average time for an emergency ambulance is 8 minutes but with lots of winding paths and detours in the park finding you in an emergency is a lot harder and extra time in cold water can have devastating consequences. A great way to pinpoint your position in the park is with the What3Words app. This will give you three words for your precise location within a 3m square and can be used by emergency services to help find you. Where can I swim? We understand that a lot of people enjoy open water swimming and here are some places around the Lee Valley where you can enjoy it in a safe environment. Lee Valley White Water Centre Herts Young Mariners Base H2O Rampage Redricks Lakes Hampstead Health What should I do? Whenever you’re around water – follow water safety code Stop and think : take in your surroundings, do your research and read all local signs. Stay together: when visiting places with water, go with a friend or family. Only swim at life guarded venues. If you do find yourself in an emergency Call for help! Shout to people on land or call 999 and ask for Fire and Rescue. Do not enter the water to try and help anyone – you could be putting yourself in danger too and making rescues more complicated. Float to live! Lie flat on your back with your arms and legs out like a star, stay calm, and try and keep your breathing at a normal pace. You can see more on float to live here . Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village See more >

Lee Valley Regional Park has a range of accommodation to choose from and a whole host of activities to keep you busy. That's what makes a short break here so special. Choose from one of our campsites, perfect for caravanning, camping, luxury lodges plus our cosy cocoons and cabins. Where to stay With four different campsites in Lee Valley Regional Park all with different experiences on offer. Take a read and find the perfect one for you. Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Lee Valley Campsite, Dobbs Weir Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Accommodation types: Search by accommodation > See current special offers > Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Perfect for: trips surrounded by nature with easy connections to London Types of accommodation Facilities Electrical hook up Water and waste hook up Toilets and showers Accessible facilities/family room Chemical toilet disposal Gas Onsite shop Takeaway hot drinks Laundry and dish washing area Playground WiFi Cycle hire Fire pit/BBQ hire Dog friendly Find out more > Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Perfect for: short breaks in the Hertfordshire countryside Types of accommodation Facilities Electrical hook up Toilets and showers Accessible facilities/family room Chemical toilet disposal Gas Onsite shop EV charging points Takeaway hot drinks Laundry and dish washing area Playground WiFi Cycle hire Fire pit/BBQ hire Dog friendly Find out more > Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton Perfect for: camping breaks with great links into London Types of accommodation Facilities Electrical hook up Toilets and showers Accessible facilities/family room Chemical toilet disposal Gas Onsite shop Takeaway hot drinks Laundry and dish washing area Playground WiFi Cycle hire Fire pit/BBQ hire Dog friendly Golf course and cinema close by Find out more > Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne Perfect for: get back to nature with this 'almost' wild campsite Types of accommodation Facilities Water (cold) Toilets (compostable) Allows open fires Washing up area Cooking grill hire Dog friendly Find out more > Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village

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 Campsite, Sewardstone Sewardstone Road, Chingford E4 7RA Reception open daily 08:30 - 18:00 Site open March – January (closed February) Download our season calendar: 2025 and 2026 Located within the countryside on the outskirts of Chingford, east London, Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone is the perfect getaway spot where you can kick back and relax nestled amongst the trees. Contact us sewardstonecampsite@leevalleypark.org.uk 03000 030 623 Accommodation types: 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 ///shots.marked.drip 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 Emission Zones Our site is located outside of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that are currently in place but is located close to both of these zones. Please check your journey route to see if it enters either the ULEZ or LEZ as our site is very close to these zones. You can check whether you’ll need to pay charges for your vehicle on the Transport for London website . If you travel into London you may need to pay these charge and in central London there's also a Congestion Charging Zone. You can find out more about these zone on Transport for London's website . Please note these charges apply to non-UK registered vehicles too. 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. 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 > Woodland Cabin Larger wooden open plan camping pod. Sleeps 4. Find out more > The Stirling Modern lodge offering open plan living with private garden. Sleeps 4 | 2 bedroom Find out more > Winter on-pitch storage Temporary winter storage. Find out more > Peaky Pod Glamping pods with kitchenette and bathroom. Sleeps 4. Find out more > Woodland Cocoon Cosy wooden camping pod. Sleeps 2. Find out more > The Gatehouse Large holiday home with private garden. Sleeps 6 | 3 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 Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton YHA, London Lee Valley As a woodland site the area teems with wildlife offering you that true escape in the great outdoors and the chance to explore truly stunning habitats close by. Plus there's great road and public transport links that makes visiting and exploring easy. The site is split into two dedicated areas: Touring, camping and our holiday rental accommodation Mix of hard standing and grass pitches with and without electric plus a range of rental accommodation from camping and glamping pods to lodges and a house to rent. See our pitch and accommodation options Holiday home owners Privately owned holiday homes which benefit from our long holiday season with no limit on the number of nights you can spend in your holiday home. Take a look at the homes that are currently available . 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: For more ideas on places to visit check out: Visit Epping Forest Visit Herts Visit Essex Visit Cambridge Visit London Disc Golf This free family activity is a great addition to any day out in River Lee Country Park See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Cornmill Meadows A mystical meadow where you can see dragonflies darting over the water See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > Walking and running There's lots of different routes you can take when exploring the park - pick yours today See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats See more > Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue 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 > We have everything you need to for a great stay. Facilities on site include: Electrical hook up Fully serviced pitches Water Gas Toilets and showers Chemical toilet disposal Accessible facilities Shop Takeaway hot drinks Launderette Washing up area Playground Cycle hire Fire pit/BBQ hire Dog friendly For more information on accessibility at this site visit AccessAble . Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village See more >

Lee Valley Golf Course in north London is an 18 hole parkland course renowned for always being in great condition with all year round playability. It offers a challenge to golfers of all handicaps, with several holes moulded around a lake. Lee Valley Golf Course Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR Monday – Sunday, 09:00 - dusk This parkland course in north London is an 18 hole, 5198 yard, par 67 course which takes full advantage of the River Lee and includes large lake water features in its layout. Contact us golf@leevalleypark.org.uk General enquiries 03000 030 631 | Course conditions 03000 030 649 Check the latest visitor information > Activities Things near by 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. London's Low Emissions Zones Our site is located within Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that's in place. This means that you may need to pay this 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 . Experienced players will find the narrow fairways and water hazards pretty challenging, whilst the short yardage is helpful for beginners and younger players. 3 Month Membership Get the most out of late summer and early autumn rounds. Find out more > Golf Loyalty Card Play five rounds of golf and get your sixth round FREE. Find out more > Tee times Book your tee time today and hit the fairways. Book now > Leaside Golf Club Based at the course the club gives members an opportunity to play golf with other keen golfers. Join the club > Memberships No joining fees, unlimited rounds and use of the practice holes - all part of our memberships. Find out more > Things near by Cycling Cycling in the park or battling the track at Lee Valley VeloPark, test your skills See more > Lee Valley Athletics Centre You can try your hand at a range of athletic activities all in one place 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 > Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village

Fill out our form and our Events team will be in touch to discuss your event options Site hire form Back Proposed name of event Section 1: Hirer's details Main contact name* Company* Position held* Address* Email* Section 2: About your company Please give a brief description of your company including how long you’ve been operating and the type of events you have produced/organised previously* Company website* Links to social media accounts/pages Section 3: Key information about the hire Type of hire and purpose* Site name/location* Activities proposed to take place* Hire period Set up date(s) and time(s)* Event date(s) and time(s)* Break down date(s) and time(s)* Total number of set up days* Total number of event days* Total number of break down days* Maximum number of people expected to attend throughout the day (not just at any one time). If the application is for a sporting event this number should include participants and spectators* Demographic of attendees that the event is likely to attract* Has the event taken place previously? If yes please provide details including location and licensing borough* Do you plan to charge an entry fee? If yes, please provide details* Is the event to raise money for a charity? If yes, please provide details* Section 4: Site layout and facilities Please detail equipment you propose to bring on site for the hire e.g. generators, marquees, licenced bar, catering etc. Please detail types of/number of vehicles that will be brought onsite, including any heavy machinery Section 5: Site security Please provide as much information as you can in the further details section. Do you plan to do any of the following: Provide security (please note, if any gates are used they must be kept locked or be manned by security personnel at all times) Secure your site i.e. with fencing Inform the emergency services of your event Section 6: Other Please detail any further information you think the Authority should be made aware of before processing your application How did you find out that it’s possible to hire areas within Lee Valley Regional Park to hold events Section 7: Signature of agreement By competing the Site Hire Application Form you agree to keep to the below terms. Failure to comply may result in your deposit being held and further applications in future being refused. A booking will only be confirmed once a hire agreement has been signed by both parties and the deposit is received by the Authority The hirer will not make any announcements relating to the event or release tickets for sale until the booking has been confirmed The hirer should supply to the Authority a detailed Event Management Plan (EMP) and all appendix no later than three months prior to the event The hirer shall inform the Authority where signage is proposed to be located on Authority land The use of drones is strictly forbidden unless the Authority have provide written consent authorising such use The hirer shall provide proof of event insurance to the Authority To support your application, you should also attach a copy of your Event Proposal, a draft site plan and any other documentation you believe will assist with the application process. If you cannot upload your documents to this form please email them to events@leevalleypark.org.uk marking your email Site hire application form. Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date Day Month Month Year For and on behalf of (organisation)* Submit Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village 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 E A Bowles. myddeltonhousegardens@leevalleypark.org.uk Contact us 03000 030 610 Facilities 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 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 Coaches: £27 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 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 E A 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 > Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Here comes summer Celebrate summer in Lee Valley Regional Park with a packed calendar of events and activities for all ages. From National Picnic Month in July to Love Parks Week and the East London Festival of Nature, the park offers everything from scenic picnic spots and wildlife watching to open-air theatre. Jun 30 Upcoming events Wreath making workshop Date: 28 & 29 November Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Afternoon Tea Date: 30 November Time: 12:00 and 14:30 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Wreath making workshop Date: 5 & 6 December Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Afternoon Tea Date: 20 December Time: 12:00 and 14:30 Myddelton House Gardens See more > Ultimate Snowdrop Sale Date: 31 January Myddelton House Gardens See more >

Lee Valley Ice Centre in London offers ice skating lessons, patch ice or is a great ice rink for those who want to skate for fun. Large gym and fitness studio onsite with a range of membership options. Lee Valley Ice Centre Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL Open times vary throughout year - view current opening times > The perfect place for ice skating as well as health and fitness at this modern venue – boasting two Olympic sized rinks, large gym and fitness studios. Contact us LVice@gll.org 03000 030 624 Facilities The coolest place in Leyton, east London! Built and opened to the public in 2023, this state of the art venue offers visitors not only the chance to take to the ice but they can hit the gym or break a sweat in exciting exercise classes too. Ice skating sessions include public skating, disco sessions as well as birthday parties and you can find your feet with a Learn to Skate course. Lee Valley Ice Centre is a training venue for many ice skaters as well as the home rink for the Lee Valley Lions ice hockey club and the Lee Valley London Skating Club – both keen to welcome new members. There’s so much more here than just ice skating. There’s a state of the art 80 station gym, dance and fitness studios which run a range of popular classes such as Group Cycle, Zumba and Yoga as well as a café which is open to everyone - a great place to refuel as you explore the nearby award winning open space. The project was funded by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority with support from the London Borough of Waltham Forest. This venue is operated by Better on behalf of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Go to venue's main website > 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 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 > Markfield Beam Engine and Museum Head back to steam power days at this historic building See more > Take a read of our blog Here comes summer Celebrate summer in Lee Valley Regional Park with a packed calendar of events and activities for all ages. From National Picnic Month in July to Love Parks Week and the East London Festival of Nature, the park offers everything from scenic picnic spots and wildlife watching to open-air theatre. Jun 30 Easter celebrations for everyone! Check out the different things that are happening the park this Easter holidays for all age groups – even for those big kids. Mar 27 Looking forward to brighter days in the February half term Say goodbye to the cloudy days of January and begin to plan for the February half term Jan 30 Upcoming events Our Parks - Multi Games Sport Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Walthamstow Marshes See more > Introduction Into Nordic Walking - four week programme Date: 6 - 27 November Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Our Parks - Beginner Bootcamp Date: 6 November Time: 09:00 Walthamstow Marshes See more >

From visiting the park to using it for business and events, here you will find all the information on how to make the most of the green playground Your park This is where you will find all the information on using the park, from parking to volunteering, from Countryside Code to event hire. Enjoying the park See how you can make the most of your visit and follow Countryside Code. See more > Dog walking licences Are you a commercial dog walker? You'll need a permit to operate at our sites. See more > Keeping safe around water There are many waterbodies in the park which hold dangers to visitors - here's our Byelaws and advice. See more > Event hire and filming We've great spaces that are perfect for events and filming. See the spaces and send a request. See more > Parking in the open spaces Find out about our 10 car parks in and around River Lee Country Park. See more > Volunteering Find out about the different opportunities on offer and about an amazing volunteers team. See more > Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village See more >

Former MOD site turn into wide open spaces with paved routes around the different habitats such as a wet woodland, meadows and grasslands. Gunpowder Park Gunpowder Park and Sewardstone Marsh, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP Never sleeps, open 24 hours a day A large country park situated on the Greater London and Essex borders, Gunpowder Park and Sewardstone Marsh offer scenic walks and cycling trails through 220 acres of grassland, wildflower meadows and wet woodland. 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 ///watch.moving.haven 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. Car parking Gunpowder Park has a car park that is open 24/7. There is a charge for parking which helps us maintain our wonderful park. Car parking tariffs apply at all times. No overnight parking is permitted at any time. Car parking charges Picnic spots There's lots of short grass areas perfect for laying down a blanket on Sewardstone Marsh (///dent.trying.seat and ///level.wisely.pass ) and Gunpowder Park (///ideas.congratulations.makes ) Walking, running and cycling routes The paved routes around Gunpowder Park make it perfect for exploring by foot or bike. Some great routes to follow are Explosive Pedal Power and Rammey Ramble . Every Saturday there is a parkrun ! This is a great friendly group and you can find out all about it here and join their Facebook page. Bird hides Two bird hides can be found in the wet woodland area. In winter you are likely to see Little Grebe and Teal. The locations are ///dust.loudly.cliff and ///dart.mime.caller. Things to do nearby Gunpowder Park is just on the boarder of Essex and London so great for visiting a variety of places. Waltham Abbey is a short drive away with Waltham Abbey Gardens , the church and Royal Gunpowder Mills . Lee Valley White Water Centre is also close by. Heading south you'll find your way to Enfield Lock and Island and if you follow the river down you'll end up in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. If you're looking for places to eat just across the road are The Plough and The Bakers Arms pubs. Toilets There are toilets in the field station, located in the car park. Things nearby Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone All the best of city breaks and countryside escapes come together at this campsite See more > Gunpowder Park was formally a munitions testing range owned by the MOD, before being transformed and landscaped into a country park in 2004. Gunpowder Park and Sewardstone Marsh are an ideal place for walkers and cyclists, with a comprehensive network of surfaced paths accessible in all weathers. There is also a permissive bridleway for summer use circling the arable farm fields that border the parks. By the main entrance, the large area of grassland in front of the building is maintained for games and picnicking. Adjacent to this area, lies Black Ditch which provides an invaluable habitat for Reed Warbler in the summer months and waterfowl all year round. This stretch of water then feeds into the River Lea Flood Relief Channel. Much of the park is grassland and the different meadows are cut on rotation. They display a wide variety of colours throughout the year and are dissected by lines of Aspen and Birch trees. In the middle of the park is Osier Marsh, where a boardwalk runs through a wet woodland abundant with ferns, lichens and willow trees. Two bird hides in this area look out over two seasonal pools. Osier is a type of willow which with other willow species, thrive in this wet environment. The Greenwich Meridian Line runs through the land, where there is a viewpoint on a hill overlooking the park and parts of Epping Forest. In the far southwest corner of the park are Knights Pits and Sewardstone Marsh, where grass paths wind through old gravel pits and wet woodland. A former fishing lake is here as well, which has been left undisturbed for wildlife to flourish. Rammey Marsh Rammey Marsh was once part of an extensive floodplain which stretched down to the River Thames. The marsh was used as pasture for summer grazing since Anglo-Saxon times. During the mid-20th century much of the marsh was given over to gravel extraction. The resulting flooded gravel pits were used for landfill which made the area higher. On completion of the A1055 road in the late 20th century, the marsh was bisected from north to south. The site was also used as landfill when the adjacent M25 was constructed in the early 1980’s. Today the site is a managed as a nature reserve and is popular with locals. Spring Skylark can be seen hovering over the farm fields, and Reed Warbler can be heard singing in reeds amongst the ponds and lakes of the park. An abundance of Cowslip and Oxeye Daisy populate the meadow margins. Summer The wildflower meadows are in bloom and rich in colour. Common Knapweed, buttercup and Rosebay Willowherb are common around site. Pyramidal and Bee Orchids can be found on the on the slopes of the mounded areas in the middle of the park. Bats and occasionally Barn Owl can be seen flying around at dusk. Grass Snake can be seen near or in the ditches, they're excellent swimmers. Autumn Goldfinches often feed on the unusually large Teasel plants that are rarely seen elsewhere in the country. Kestrels hover, and Buzzards soar over the recently cut meadows, searching for prey. Winter Large flocks of Teal and other waterfowl like Gadwall gather on the lakes and pools in the park. Small mammals such as Field Voles can sometimes be found scurrying through the grassland areas. Muntjac Deer can be seen all around the park, particularly in the wet woodland area. Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village 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 > 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 Here comes summer Celebrate summer in Lee Valley Regional Park with a packed calendar of events and activities for all ages. From National Picnic Month in July to Love Parks Week and the East London Festival of Nature, the park offers everything from scenic picnic spots and wildlife watching to open-air theatre. Jun 30 Easter celebrations for everyone! Check out the different things that are happening the park this Easter holidays for all age groups – even for those big kids. Mar 27 Get ready for all things Autumn this half term The first half term of the school year is creeping up on us so there is not better time to start planning activities to keep the kids busy Oct 9, 2024 Upcoming events Our Parks - Multi Games Sport Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Walthamstow Marshes See more > Introduction Into Nordic Walking - four week programme Date: 6 - 27 November Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Lee Valley White Water Centre See more > Our Parks - Beginner Bootcamp Date: 6 November Time: 09:00 Walthamstow Marshes See more >

There's so many places to you visit in the park from historical gardens, London 2012 venues, green spaces, marinas and nature reserves. Places to visit From getting active and world class sporting facilities to exploring nature and wildlife at our open spaces there's lots to see and do. Check out the different categories below: Green spaces Gardens Historical sites Sports venues Places to stay Marinas Green spaces in the park 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 > Gunpowder Park This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats See more > Nazeing Meads Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir See more > River Lee Country Park 1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna See more > Turnford Brook With waterbodies, wildlife and picnic benches this is a great place to get away from it all 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 > Rye Meads Nature Reserve This stunning nature reserve is run by RSPB and is close to Rye House Gatehouse See more > Clayton Hill Visit this stunning viewpoint and take in the sights of the park and the Lee Valley See more > Fishers Green A hub in the middle of River Lee Country Park with sculptures to find and wildlife to see See more > Hooks Marsh With multiple lakes, this is perfect for nature lovers who are fascinated by waterfowl See more > Pindar Close to Cheshunt station this is a great spot to escape the city, with watersports and YHA on site See more > Sewardstone Explore this woodland area of the park on the edge of London with a campsite nearby See more > Walthamstow Marshes Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space See more > Amwell nature reserve Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round See more > The Paddock Small open space in Tottenham with great community events See more > Dobbs Weir Explore the numerous walking routes and waterways with a campsite near by See more > Glen Faba A short walk from Dobbs Weir, you'll find this secluded area of grassland and reedbeds See more > Middlesex Filter Beds Come and see this 19th century water filtration, now a wildlife habitat See more > Rammey Marsh Wildlife such as Water Voles, Bee Orchids and Pipistrelle bats can all be spotted See more > Tottenham Marshes An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups See more > WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve See more > Cody Dock A creative industries quarter with community gardens and footpaths. See more > Walthamstow Wetlands Run by London Wildlife Trust, connect with nature in north London See more > Back to top > Gardens Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Back to top > Historical sites Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows See history and nature come together See more > Rye House Gatehouse One of the first brick built houses in England, packed full of history and mystery See more > Capel Manor Gardens This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching plus fun days out See more > Markfield Beam Engine and Museum Head back to steam power days at this historic building 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 Island Visit the historic tidal mill and enjoy the green open space right next door See more > Epping Forest District Museum Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of the area See more > Royal Gunpowder Mills Explore the Mills' explosive history and see how nature has reclaimed this site See more > Myddelton House Gardens A hidden gem in the Enfield that gives a whole new meaning to secret garden See more > Waltham Abbey Gardens & Cornmill Meadows These historic gardens are packed full of stories and nature See more > Forty Hall A beautiful Jacobean manor house set in the heart of this leafy Enfield estate See more > Waltham Abbey Church Discover the amazing history of this Augustinian landmark See more > Back to top > Sports venues Golf Par 3 golf course with water hazard feature 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 > Lee Valley VeloPark Lap the track and soak up the atmosphere of this London 2012 venue See more > Herts Young Mariners Base Set in River Lee Country Park, this centre is known for its open water swimming sessions See more > Lee Valley Athletics Centre You can try your hand at a range of athletic activities all in one place 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 > Lee Valley White Water Centre Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue See more > Lee Valley Boat Centre Set on the banks of the River Lee, you can explore the waterways by boat with all the family See more > Lee Valley Golf Course Test out the greens on this tricky but fun golf course 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 > ESSA Water Activities Centre Get your paddles at the ready, this watersports centre has a range of activities See more > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in Stratford, east London See more > Back to top > Places to stay Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne You can get the wild feeling with a few of the home comforts See more > Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Set in the heart of River Lee Country Park, this campsite is the perfect pitch for outdoor adventures 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 Campsite, Sewardstone All the best of city breaks and countryside escapes come together at this campsite See more > Back to top > Our marinas Lee Valley Marina, Springfield Set in the heart of north London, our marina and chandlery is great for all your boating needs See more > Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts You will find this marina with full workshop as well as a chandlery on site See more > Back to top > Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village See more >

Looking to hold a small event in the park? Fill out our form and our event team will help you get set up Small event enquiry form Back Small event enquiry form Main contact name* Email* Company Position held Company address Company website Site name/location* Event date(s) and time(s)* Brief description of event Submit Take a read of our blog Love Autumn Summer might be over but exploring the park isn't. Read about all the exciting thing to see and do this autumn. Sep 1 Spotlight on autumn wildlife The autumn flora and fauna highlights in Lee Valley Regional Park. Sep 1 5 Reasons to Love Lee Valley Regional Park This #LoveParksWeek, we have plenty on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park to help you make the most of the best season to be outdoors. Jul 23 Upcoming events Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk Date: 5 November Time: 10:30 Pindar Car Park See more > Conservation volunteer task Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Tottenham Marshes See more > Floating Pennywort volunteer day Date: 5 November Time: 10:00 Enfield Island Village See more >