2016 / 2017
Discover your 10,000 acre classroom in Lee Valley Regional Park
Contents
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Your 10,000 acre classroom
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London 2012 legacy
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Outdoor learning programmes
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Age groups and prices Primary schools Special needs schools and groups Youth groups Discovery days Secondary schools, post 16 and youth groups Outdoor learning venues
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Sporting activities Schools, post 16 and groups
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Hockey and tennis 25 Cycling 26 Paddlesport 28 Athletics 30 Horse riding 32 Ice skating 34 Extend your stay
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Map
inside back cover
FAQs
back of map
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Your 10,000 acre classroom
London 2012 legacy
Activities for schools, colleges, universities, special needs and youth groups in Lee Valley Regional Park.
Walk in the footsteps of heroes.
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches for 26 miles across London, Essex and Hertfordshire. This fantastic park features a diverse mix of heritage sites, nature reserves and open green spaces alongside world class sports venues. The park offers unique opportunities to young people through specially created outdoor learning programmes and a wide range of sporting activities. From minibeast hunting and orienteering to river walks and farm tours; from horse riding and cycling to ice skating and white water rafting there’s something here for everyone, whatever their age, ability or interest. Take a look inside this booklet to find out how we can help you provide your group with the experience of a lifetime!
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Did you know that Lee Valley Regional Park includes several of the most spectacular venues from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? For a unique multi-disciplinary education visit take the opportunity to bring geography or design and technology to life and participate in a sporting activity (see below).
Lee Valley VeloPark Use the iconic velodrome to inspire your students in Design and Technology or Geography (see page 19). Then let students feel the adrenalin as they experience track, mountain biking, road cycling or BMX (see page 26).
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Engage students in Geography with the power of white water (page 20) then raft the rapids or canoe (page 28). Alternatively create the ultimate teambuilding day with water activity followed by orienteering in the adjacent River Lee Country Park (see page 20).
Take advantage of the outstanding facilities for hockey and tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, host venue of Wheelchair Tennis during the London 2012 Paralympic Games (see page 25).
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Outdoor learning programmes The Youth and Schools Service at Lee Valley Regional Park is here to help you enthuse your group. To help you discover our 10,000 acre park a diverse range of outdoor learning programmes has been created especially for schools, post 16, special needs and youth groups.
Age groups and prices Primary schools
Prices
Activities have been developed to fit the National Curriculum for Reception, Key Stage 1 and 2.
Environmental and heritage education
Secondary schools and post 16
Minimum charges apply: minimun charge for 20 primary, secondary and post 16 pupils, 15 for youth groups and 10 for special needs groups
Activities will bring to life the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4, GCSE, BTEC, A level and degree criteria.
April 2016 - March 2017
Price per pupil: £5.10 per half day, £7.90 combined two half days, £7.90 new Discovery Day
Exception: Canals and Riverside History, £11.60 per pupil including boat hire (minimum charge for 20 pupils); guided walks £66 for one hour
Innovative project weeks and events for all ages are run throughout the year.
The programmes are led by experienced staff with a range of session lengths to suit your requirements. To make sure you get the most out of your visit, activities can be tailored to suit the needs of your group.
Find out more at visitleevalley.org.uk/projectweeks
The activities aim to engender a sense of ownership and understanding of the natural world, drawing on internationally important nature reserves and a wide array of species and habitats.
Just wanted to email to say thank you fo r the experience the children wer e able to have at Lee Valley. The staff and facilitie s were fantastic an d many of them said it was the be st day they have had EVER !
Arron Piper, Princ
ess May School
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To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
SUITABLE FOR AGES
SUBJECTS
REC Reception
A&D
A&D
(4 - 5 Years)
KS1
Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Years)
Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 Years)
KS2
KS3
(11 - 14 Years)
KS4
Stage 4 Key (14 - 16 Years)
P16
Key Stage 3
Post 16 Years
ENG GEO HIS PE SCI TB D&T
Art & Design Design & Technology English Geography History Physical Education Science Team Building
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KEY TO PROGRAMMES
The Youth and Schools Service has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.
To find out more contact the Youth and Schools Service.
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Primary schools Give your children a unique outdoor experience and make the most of our 10,000 acres of wildlife, nature reserves and heritage sites with one of these specially created outdoor learning programmes.
Art of nature All team members were confident and informative displaying a good understanding of all our student’s learning and behaviours. A great learning experience Sessions were presented and adapted to meet students needs. Rose West, Oakview School
We provide all education resources required for our programmes (including clipboards, pencils and project booklets) where needed. Further curriculum, guidance and teachers guides can be found on our website. To suit your needs choose from: •
our NEW Discovery days (10:00 - 14:00 with 30 minute lunch break) pages 15 to 16
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one half day programme (10:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 15:00)
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two half day programmes (10:00 - 15:00 with one hour lunch break) pages 7 to 12.
Information on all our venues is given on pages 21 to 23. We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!
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A&D
Subjects: Use the wonder of nature to inspire your students. Pick and mix from a wide range of nature based art and craft activities tailored to topics and seasons. Students take an investigative, hands-on approach and use a wide range of art and design techniques to explore colours and textures of natural materials within the park. Options include natural clay sculpting, flower pounding, nature’s symmetry and mud painting.
To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
Abbey trail HIS
Subjects: The unique setting of Waltham Abbey Gardens provides the perfect venue for a local history study which takes students back in time. Students use role play, games, sensory activities, chronology and investigation skills to explore archaeological remains and discover the story of Waltham Abbey’s important historical past. Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens Available: all year (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Suitable for:
REC KS1
KS2
Autumn fruits, seeds and leaves SCI
Subjects: Experience the amazing changes in plants during autumn. Students use role play games to understand a seed’s needs for life, test their skills on the squirrel nut hunt, collect and identify leaves, then plant their own seed to take home.
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley Available: all year
The children had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the whole session... we were very impressed with the content and learning experiences you provided.
Suitable for:
REC KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley Available: September – November
Tarah Donohue, Sybourn School
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Bitterns and other waterbirds SCI
DIY minibeast
GEO
Subjects: Explore the habitat of one of the rarest birds in the Lee Valley. Migrate to our bird hide and use binoculars to observe and record waterbird behaviour in this internationally important habitat. Suitable for:
SCI
KS2
Venue: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green) Available: all year
Canals and riverside history HIS
Subjects: Cruise back in time to discover how the River Lee Navigation helped to shape the local area and have the chance to get creative experimenting with canal art.
Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: Broxbourne Riverside
Cunning running GEO
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, Tottenham Marshes Available: all year
Available: all year (except November) Price: £11.60 per student, includes boat hire (minimum charge for 20 students)
I really enjoyed the team I was in, we worked together.
Each y e 20,000 ar over of all a people g abilitie es and s enjo y our outdoo r experie learning nces.
Ishaq, Stamford Hill Primary School
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Rachel Atkins, Side by Side School
PE
Subjects: Explore the park with our introduction to the exciting sport of orienteering. This fun fuelled competition allows groups to learn and reinforce important team building and map skills whilst challenging them to answer our nature quiz for extra points. Suitable for:
D&T
Subjects: Students take their inspiration from nature as they create their own models of marvellous minibeasts from recycled material using the design process. They research minibeasts through collection classification and identification, then evaluate their adaptations and refine their final design.
The outing was great, wonderful farm, activities and amazing staff.
To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
KS2
Suitable for:
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley
FARM
Available: April – October
Field to fridge guided tour SCI
GEO
Subjects: Experience the start of your milk’s journey to the supermarket shelf. This guided tour of our working dairy farm explores the crops we grow, how we look after our animals and wildlife, methods of milking and the farmer’s job. Self-guided visits of our farms are also available. Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October
Self-guided trail SCI
Subjects: Meet the locals and make friends with a whole host of farmyard favourites, from pigs to sheep, goats to ducks. There are also some creatures you wouldn’t expect to find, including meerkats, reindeer, reptiles and llamas. Plus take a trip on our tractor and tailer ride. To book a full day self-guided visit without a guided tour, contact Lee Valley Park Farms on 01992 892 781. To book a self-guided visit as an addition to a guided tour (Field to fridge/Focus on dairy farming) contact the Youth and Schools Service. Suitable for:
REC
KS1
KS2
Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October Price: £5.50 per student for a full day’s visit (term time only) £2.80 per student as an addition to a guided tour
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Excellent tutors – very knowledgeable and natural with children.
Lee Valley VeloPark legacy in action
Lucy Mitchell, St John’s CE Primary School
Focus on dragonflies pond dipping SCI
Subjects: Discover one of the most amazing insects in the world. Students follow this monster minibeast through its lifecycle, survey where the eggs are laid and stream dip in the dragonfly nymphs’ habitat. Students use classification keys to identify aquatic creatures. Visit Cornmill Meadows dragonfly sanctuary and hopefully get a glimpse of the incredible adult insects.
Suitable for:
KS1
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Focus on urban habitats - minibeast hunting SCI
Subjects: Weird and wonderful minibeasts thrive in the urban habitats throughout the Lee Valley. Students play the ‘needs of life’ game. Then collect, identify and classify minibeasts from a range of micro-habitats, to discover which areas make the best homes. Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), WaterWorks Centre Available: April – October
I spy a dragonfly SCI
Subjects: Experience life through the eyes of this giant of the insect world! Our exciting range of fun and educational sensory activities and environmental games will enthuse and connect younger students to the delights of dragonflies and to the wonders of nature in their local environment.
GEO D&T
Experience the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the world class Lee Valley VeloPark. Students develop their geographical and design skills to explore the London panorama and regeneration of the site, then undertake a design observation challenge around the velodrome and consolidate learning by creating and recording a design interview. Recommended for years 5 and 6.
Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark Available: all year
Power of plants SCI
Subjects: Get to grips with plant identification through a series of challenges inspired by the plant hunters of the Victorian era. Observational drawing, role play and a classification challenge will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be awarded our ‘Lee Valley plant hunter certificate’. Suitable for:
KS2
Rivers walk SCI
GEO
Subjects: A unique opportunity to compare and contrast the natural features of the meandering River Lea with the straight River Lee Navigation. Students discuss and record river features and birdlife, complete field sketches and use fair testing skills to measure flow rates. This programme is two and a half hours long.
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), WaterWorks Centre
Suitable for:
Available: May – September
KS2
Venues: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green or Cheshunt) Available: all year
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows Available: April – November
Subjects:
Suitable for:
REC KS1
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows Available: all year
To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
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Seed to supper SCI
Subjects: Grow your students’ identification skills and knowledge of plant life cycles as they experience the journey from seed to supper. Students use fruit and vegetables to name and identify plants and study the tiny seeds from which they grow. They also learn about a seed’s needs for life by playing the Seed Tig game, discover plant variation by taking part in a scavenger hunt, pretend to be a pollinator in the ‘Pollination Game’ and then plant a seed to take home. Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre Available: all year
Sensory safari SCI
Subjects: Enjoy an exciting mix of environmental activities that use all the senses as students uncover for themselves the delights of learning outdoors. Try the feely bag challenge, collect fallen treasures and explore colour and shape using magnifying glasses and colour fans. Take the time to listen for natural and human made sounds. Test their sense of smell as they discover natural aromas and look at their taste buds before they plant a seed to grow into something tasty!
Suitable for:
The ‘Great Stink’ GEO
HIS
SCI
Subjects: Uncover local history and bring the water cycle to life by discovering the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858. Students follow chronological events that link to the history of London and learn about the effect of dirty water on the population. Visit the Essex Filter Beds, which cleaned Victorian London’s drinking water, for a demonstration of filtration and to see how they now form an unusual urban nature reserve. Suitable for:
KS2
Available: all year
The Youth and Schools Service is experienced at working with special needs students. Tutors leading these activities are Makaton trained.
Explore project Discover the Lee Valley Regional Park in bite size portions!
Venue: WaterWorks Centre
Combine a range of short workshops to create a unique and relevant programme for your students.
Available: All year
Call us to discuss your three activities, which link to the following topics: bird watching, minibeast hunting, pond dipping, local history, orienteering, rivers, plant science, sensory and environmental art activities.
REC KS1
Venues: Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre
Special needs schools and groups
WaterWorks waterbirds SCI
In addition, all of the programmes offered in the primary and secondary school sections can be adapted to suit the requirements of groups with a range of disabilities or educational needs.
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untham House School
GEO
Subjects: Explore this unique wetland habitat created from a disused water treatment facility! Migrate to our bird hide and use binoculars to observe and record waterbird behaviour in this important urban nature reserve.
Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: WaterWorks Centre Available: all year
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Youth groups The Youth and Schools Service is experienced at working with a wide range of youth groups. All of the programmes offered in the primary, secondary and special needs sections can be adapted to suit youth groups and can help members to achieve outdoor badges and award schemes. Lee Valley Regional Park with its 10,000 acres of open spaces and heritage venues is ideal for hosting events with large numbers of participants. Why not bring all the groups in your region together for a huge orienteering competition? Get in touch with the Youth and Schools Service to plan your visit.
NEW for 2016/17
Discovery days Our brand new discovery days provide the ultimate 10:00 - 14:00 outdoor learning experience. Get in touch with the Youth and Schools Service to plan your visit.
Habitat discovery day SCI
Subjects: Students explore the weird and wonderful world of minibeasts in a variety of both terrestrial and aquatic microhabitats. Through collecting, identifying and classifying the invertebrates, discover which areas make the best home for minibeasts and see if you can survive the Needs of Life game? Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Session times: 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens Available: April - October
Rivers and lakes discovery day SCI
GEO
Subjects: Water in the Lee Valley has helped to shape the park, its’ habitats and wildlife. In this unique session compare and contrast natural and manmade features of the meandering River Lea, the straight River Lee Navigation and lakes created from gravel extraction. Students discuss and record geographical features, waterbirds and their behavior, complete field sketches and compare flow rates of the three waterways.
Suitable for:
KS2
Session times: 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt or Fishers Green) Available: all year
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To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
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Stone Age discovery day SCI
HIS
Subjects: Immerse your students in the world of Stone Age people. Follow the changes in technology and evolution during the 3.4 million years from the Stone Age to Iron Age, from fighting for survival to sophisticated society. How did early huntergatherers survive? Discover the animals they shared their world with and the plants they would have used for food and medicine. Gather materials and explore ancient and modern fire lighting techniques and try your hand at prehistoric art. Investigate how modern humans have built up a picture of these incredible times using archaeology and the evidence unearthed.
Suitable for:
KS2
Team building discovery day GEO
PE
TB
Subjects: Give your pupils the ultimate outdoor team building experience. Working in small groups pupils will compete on one of our permanent orienteering courses in Lee Valley Regional Park. They will be put through their paces learning the fundamental principles of navigation, using maps and compasses whilst testing their practical planning with our score course. In the afternoon students will be challenged with our specialised outdoor team building activities. Building on trust and confidence these sessions are highly rewarding and fun for all. Suitable for:
Secondary schools, post 16 and youth groups Our unique offer includes a working dairy farm and London 2012 legacy venues, providing unique opportunities to engage your students. We have the capacity to cater for large groups. Our orienteering competitions have welcomed over 600 students in one go!
To suit your needs choose from one or two half day programmes (pages 18 to 20) 10:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 15:00 or our NEW discovery day (10:00 - 14:00 with 30 minute lunch break) page 16.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!
KS3 KS4 P16
Session times: 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt, Fishers Green, Lee Valley White Water Centre), Tottenham Marshes Available: all year
Session times: 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre Available: all year
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To book call 03000 030 618 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
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FARM Focus on dairy farming GEO
Subjects: Experience the start of your milk’s journey to the supermarket shelf. Students can take a tour of our working dairy farm to see first hand an excellent example of a primary industry at work, the inputs, processes, outputs and conflicts it faces. They also learn how this industry is helping to protect the environment. KS3
KS4
P16
Suitable for: Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October
Guided walks Subjects:
GEO
SCI
HIS
Students can explore the park with our guided walks, adapted to suit their needs.
We had a very productive, enjoyable and interesting day. Gloria Burns, Redbridge College
Discover the Olympic legacy at Lee Valley VeloPark, Lee Valley White Water Centre or discover internationally important habitats. Walks last one hour. Suitable for:
P16
YG
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark, Lee Valley White Water Centre Available: all year
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Lee Valley VeloPark regeneration in action Subjects:
GEO
This is a fantastic opportunity for geography students to visit Lee Valley VeloPark, one of the most iconic venues of the London 2012 Games. In this geography programme students explore the velodrome, learn about the importance and impact of regeneration on an urban space and use fieldwork skills to examine the impact of Lee Valley VeloPark locally and more widely. Suitable for:
KS3
KS4
Lee Valley VeloPark iconic designs and world class spaces Subjects:
D&T
Explore Lee Valley VeloPark to excite and engage your students about innovative yet functional spaces and buildings. In this design and technology programme students make observations and sketches about the design of the velodrome. They’ll also evaluate how design elements come together to create the interior look, feel and layout using group concept maps and spider charts.
Suitable for:
KS3
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark
Available: all year
Available: all year
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Orienteering GEO
PE
TB
Subjects: Orienteering is the ultimate activity to help your group bond and gain confidence. Working in groups, students learn the fundamental principles of navigation. Put your team to the test on one of our three orienteering programmes. Students under 14 should compete in groups accompanied by an adult.
Why not co mb with white w ine ater rafting? See page 28.
White water investigation GEO
Classic orienteering Students learn the essential skills using a map and compass as they explore our permanent orienteering course. Our score course tests tactics in addition to teamwork. Lee Valley Challenge Orienteering with a twist, engage your students with the additional challenge of a London 2012 Games fact-finding mission. In River Lee Country Park, home of Lee Valley White Water Centre, students are
Suitable for:
encouraged to embrace the Olympic and Paralympic values as they compete. GPS orienteering Students navigate our permanent orienteering course using touch-screen GPS machines. GPS orienteering also offers students the chance to develop information and communication technology skills and is great at engaging hard to reach sutdents.
KS3 KS4 P16
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green or Cheshunt), Lee Valley White Water Centre, Tottenham Marshes. Available: all year
Subjects: Bring geography to life at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Take a tour of our London 2012 venue. Students explore the challenges and potential impact involved in developing this impressive venue. Learn about the success of the London 2012 canoe slalom competition and think about how this unique sporting venue may change the future of Lee Valley Regional Park. Consolidate learning by creating and recording an interview. Suitable for:
KS3
Venue: River Lee Country Park (Lee Valley White Water Centre) Available: all year
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Outdoor learning venues Each of our outdoor learning venues provides all you need for your educational visit. You can find out about each venue on the next three pages; for further information please go to visitleevalley.org.uk/education or contact us on 03000 030 618. The map reference numbers refer to the foldout map within the back cover.
Broxbourne Riverside Located in the north of River Lee Country Park near Lee Valley Boat Centre, this outdoor venue provides many historical links alongside a variety of natural habitats. Free car and coach parking with toilets is available a short walk away in the adjacent Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows site. Address: New Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX Train: Broxbourne (5 minute walk) Bus: 392, 393, 641, PWPI stop at Broxbourne Station (5 minute walk) Road: A10, A1170, then B194; large car park Map: 2
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Lee Valley Park Farms
Myddelton House Gardens
Tottenham Marshes
Lee Valley Park Farms consists of a visitor attraction with over 200 farm animals including rare breeds as well as a working dairy, arable and beef farm. The farms are well equipped for school visits with free car and coach parking, picnic areas, café, indoor play areas, toilets and hand washing facilities.
Created by the famous plantsman E A Bowles (1865–1954), the gardens have been undergoing restoration since 1984. The Kitchen Garden has recently been restored to its former glory and a visitor centre with museum has been created. The gardens offer a safe and unique educational site with free car and coach parking and toilets.
This site offers over 100 acres of open space with free car and coach parking. Large areas of the marshes are managed for nature conservation with wildflower meadows, woodlands and scrub, a wildlife garden and a permanent orienteering course.
Address: Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF Road: M25 (J26) then B194; large car park
Address: Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG Train: Turkey Street (15 minute walk) Bus: 217, 317; nearest bus stop is on the A10 at Turkey Street (10 minute walk) Road: M25 (J25) then A10; large car park Map: 11
Map: 4
River Lee Country Park Transformed from a series of old gravel pits into an attractive range of habitats, River Lee Country Park comprises a number of internationally important habitats for wetland wildlife. Wide, surfaced paths make much of the 1,000 acres of the River Lee Country Park accessible to all. At the main park entrances there are toilets and free parking for cars and coaches.
Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows
WaterWorks Centre
Waltham Abbey Gardens has two fully equipped classrooms, toilets, an enclosed picnic area and free car and coach parking at Waltham Abbey Gardens. The dragonfly sanctuary at Cornmill Meadows and the nearby River Lee Country Park provide a wide variety of habitats for students to explore.
The Essex Filter Beds on this site were used to clean Victorian London’s drinking water and have now been transformed into a unique nature reserve with an unusual bird hide. The centre has a classroom, toilets and free car and coach parking.
Address: Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ Train: Waltham Cross (30 minute walk) Bus: 66, 66A, 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255, 505, all stop at Waltham Abbey Town Centre (10 minute walk) Road: M25 (J26); large car park Map: 8
Address: Lammas Road, Leyton, London E10 7QB Train: Clapton (20 minute walk) Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop on Lea Bridge Road (5 minute walk)
Main entrances are at Fishers Green or Cheshunt (also accessible from Waltham Abbey and Lee Valley White Water Centre). Address: Fishers Green entrance, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF Road: A10, A1170, then B194; large car park Map: 5 Address: Cheshunt entrance, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ Train: Cheshunt (5 minute walk) Bus: C1 stops at Cheshunt Station; 251, 242, 246, 310, 311, 312, 410, 410A, stop at Cheshunt Old Pond (15 minute walk) Road: M25 (J25), A10 then B198; large car park Map: 7
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Address: Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD Train: Northumberland Park or Tottenham Hale (10 mins walk) Bus: 158 stops in Billet Road; 192, 341 stop in Meridian Way (both 5 minute walk) W15 stops at Cogan Avenue Estate (5 minute walk) Road: A406 North Circular, then A1055; large car park Map: 15
Road: A12, then A104; large car park Map: 18
Lee Valley VeloPark p26 Lee Valley White Water Centre p28 YHA London Lee Valley see back cover visitleevalley.org.uk/education
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Sporting activities Schools, post 16 and groups Schools, post 16 and groups As well as being a centre of outdoor learning, Lee Valley Regional Park is also home to a number of world class sports venues where young people can experience playing a variety of different sports. Three of these were host venues during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and all seven venues are guaranteed to provide your students with a unique sporting experience. Where else can you offer young people the chance to play hockey on an international standard pitch, cycle round a London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic track or take up horse riding and ice skating?
The following pages showcase just some of the activities on offer at each venue for schools, post 16, special needs and youth groups but there are lots of other options available for groups of all sizes and abilities – just contact the venue directly to make an enquiry or book an activity. • Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre: hockey and tennis • Lee Valley VeloPark: track, BMX, mountain bike and road cycling
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Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Situated on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre hosted the London 2012 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Competition. It boasts four indoor and six outdoor tennis courts, plus two water based hockey pitches, all available for groups to use.
• Lee Valley Athletics Centre: athletics – track and field
Address: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Eton Manor, Leadmill Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AD
• Lee Valley Golf Course: golf
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• Lee Valley White Water Centre: canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other white water activities
• Lee Valley Riding Centre: horse riding and equestrian activities • Lee Valley Ice Centre: ice skating Don’t forget, if you’re looking for a full day of events for your students, you can either combine two sporting activities, or combine one sport with an outdoor learning programme (see pages 6 - 20).
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Hockey and tennis
Come and visit us soon!
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Tennis Primary, secondary and SEN Schools can book their visit to the centre through our dedicated Tennis Development Officer. A typical visit will include a coached session, followed by some social play and competition. Prices: Indoor court from £10.00 Outdoor court from £5.00
Hockey Test your mettle on one of the best hockey pitches in the country, enter one of our school hockey festivals, or try out the adapted Quicksticks version of the game for primary aged students and Rush Hockey for secondary school students, post 16 and groups. Training sessions are also available. Prices: Hire of hockey pitch Full pitch from £52.00 Half pitch from £32.00
To book call 03000 030 614 or email hockeytennis@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
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Cycling Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley VeloPark was where Team GB and Paralympics GB triumphed at the London 2012 Games and now you can pedal in the tracks of Olympic and Paralympic champions. Try out track cycling, race the road circuit, tackle the mountain bike trails or ride on the re-modelled Olympic BMX track in one of the world’s best cycling venues. Address: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , London E20 3AB 03000 030 613 velopark@ vibrantpartnerships.co.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/ velopark Train: Stratford Station (30 minute walk)
Cycling disciplines Track cycling
Enter the world of track cycling using special fixed wheels bikes. Qualified coaches put you through your paces as you ride the same boards which saw world records broken during London 2012. Age: 12 - 18 years (minimum height 145cm).
BMX
Learn the gravity defying sport of BMX – our track is ideal for beginners as its completely rollable, for those with a greater skill level then the bumps and berms will offer some great challenges. Age: 7 - 18 years (minimum height 127cm).
Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk)
Road cycling
Bus: 97 to Celebration Avenue (10 minute walk); 399 to Liberty Bridge Road (10 minute walk)
A one mile tarmac circuit is idea for young people to learn about road racing, key bike handling skills and confidence – it’s a great place to start for riders wishing to progress to other disciplines. Age: 10 - 18 years (minimum height 135cm).
Road: A12 (Lea Interchange); limited car parking
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Miles of graded outdoor trails allows students to develop their off-road riding skills, whether they’re a keen mountain biker or a complete novice. Age: 10 - 18 years (minimum height 135cm).
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Option 1 A one hour session which gives a great introduction to any of the cycling disciplines. Price: from £90 for up to 15 students
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Two, one hours sessions focussed on one cycling discipline. Choose from BMX, road or mountain bike sessions. Price: from £180 (maximum of 15 students per session, 30 children over the two sessions)
Choose from one of our options Option 3 Two, one hour sessions on each of the four cycling disciplines spread over the course of four weeks. Price: from £720 (minimum 15, maximum of 30 students)
Option 4
VeloBalance A one hour session suitable for 3 - 5 year olds which helps kids build confidence on a bike and gets them riding without stabilisers. Price: £80 per hour for up to 12 student
Two hour booking on two cycling discplines. Two groups of 15 riders receives a one hour coaching ession on each discipline. Price: from £360 (maximum of 30 students)
To book call 03000 030 613 or email velopark@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/education
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Paddlesport
White water rafting Legacy Loop
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Discover the thrill of white water rafting in this exciting group activity. Each five person raft is guided around the fast flowing rapids of the 160m Legacy Loop by one of our experienced instructors. We’ll provide a full safety briefing before your group begins this activity. Age: 11+ years Price: £25.00 per student (minimum 20 participants)
Lee Valley White Water Centre is home to some of the world’s best slalom canoeists and kayakers and was the host venue of the London 2012 Canoe Slalom events, where Team GB won Olympic gold and silver medals in the men’s Canoe Slalom doubles. The purpose built lake and two white water courses offer a unique opportunity to schools and groups wanting to get a taste of all paddlesport activities from canoeing and kayaking to white water rafting. Safety is paramount with our qualified raft guides and canoe/ kayak coaches on hand. All safety equipment is provided, as well as full risk assessments for all activities. The venue has been certified by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). Minimum numbers apply for some activities, as well as some age restrictions. The activities are available, Wednesday to Friday, seasonally so please contact the centre directly for more details and to book. All sessions last one and a half hours unless stated.
White water rafting Olympic Standard Competition Course
Address: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB 01992 655 976 whitewaterevents@vibrantpartnerships. co.uk Train: Cheshunt (25 minute walk) and Waltham Cross (25 minute walk) Bus: 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255 and 256 stop outside the centre Road: M25 (J25 or J26); large car park Map: 9
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Challenge your group to tackle the course of Olympic champions in our nine person rafts. Guided by one of our instructors, they will ride the rapids of this exciting 300m course. We’ll provide a full safety briefing before your group begins this activity. This session lasts two hours. Age: 14+ years Price: from £315.00 per raft (nine participants per raft)
Hydrospeeding Navigate the rapids of the Legacy Loop on a hydrospeed – it’s a cross between a bodyboard and a swimming float. This fun and physical white water challenge builds up students confidence and skills to help them carve, turn and surf under their own power on the 160m Legacy Loop. Age: 12+ years Price: £50.00 per student (minimum nine participants, discounts available for larger groups)
Schools outreach programme Our instructors will visit your school to deliver two, one hour kayak ergo sessions. This will be followed by a visit to the centre where your students will take part in an ergo competition, tour of the site and a canoeing session on the flat water. Age: 8+ years Price: £300.00 (up to 60 participants)
Instructed flat water kayaking
Team building sessions
Our open water lake provides pupils with the perfect environment to learn the skills of canoeing and kayaking under the instruction of one of our canoe coaches. We’ll provide boats, paddles and buoyancy aids for this fun and safe activity. This session lasts one hour. Age: 12+ years Price: £10.00 per student (minimum five participants)
These sessions are tailored to your needs so the length can vary, but they usually last one and a half hours. Age: 12+ years Price: £15.00 per student, per activity (minimum 12 participants).
As well as raft building, take on the Water WipeOut assault course in the middle of our lake to make it an experience to remember.
To book call 01992 655 976 or email whitewaterevents@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
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Athletics
PE support
Lee Valley Athletics Centre
Add that something special to any PE lesson by teaching your class in this high performance athletics venue. Sharing the same track as some of the country’s top athletes makes for a truly inspiring experience for any young person.
Our magnificent athletics centre is the training venue for a number of world class athletes. We create a welcoming environment for school and community groups and provide a friendly, flexible approach to developing athletics opportunities. We can offer everything from track hire to coaching and event support.
Age: 5+ years Price: £3.00 per student, shared use of either the indoor or outdoor track
Facilities include: Outdoors • eight lane 400m track with full field event facilities and covered seating for 350
On site PE support
• off road jogging trail • full PA system, results room, all standard athletics equipment
The centre has a great team of experienced athletics coaches who could come to your school and help develop your students either in lessons of extra curricular clubs.
Indoors • six lane 200m track with seating for 500 spectators • Separate 60m and 130m sprint tracks • full indoor jumps provision • specialist indoor throws area • classroom facilities Address: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR 020 8344 7230 athletics@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics Train: Ponders End (10 minute walk) Bus: W8 direct to site Road: just off A110; large car park
Age: 5+ years Price: on application
GCSE assessments and prepartation Give your students the best chance of getting the best grades by using the Centre for training or Assesment Days. Age: 5+ years Price: £3.00 per student, shared use of either the indoor or outdoor track
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Sports day experience Why not hold your school sports day in one of the country’s leading athletics venues? Both our indoor and outdoor tracks are available for exclusive use with PA systems and all equipment set up ready for you to use. Book indoors and never worry about the weather again! Age: 5+ years Price: £75.00 per hour exclusive use of the outdoor track. £90.00 per hour exclusive use of indoor track
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To book call 020 8344 72630 or email athletics@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
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Horse riding Lee Valley Riding Centre Our British Horse Society accredited equestrian centre provides riding sessions and activities to cater for a range of age groups and abilities, including sessions for young people with disabilities, in a safe, fun and professional environment. The centre has both indoor and outdoor floodlit arenas ensuring activities run whatever the weather. Sessions run Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00 and must be booked up to two weeks in advance. Group sizes apply: minimum of four students and maximum eight students per half hour session. Address: Lee Valley Riding Centre, 71 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Riding lessons Learn the skills of horse riding through our schools’ riding lessons. We’ll match each student to one of our well trained and good natured ponies for lessons delivered by our qualified instructors. Sessions available for complete beginners up to GCSE PE students. Schools will need to provide assistants for young children to lead their ponies, no experience necessary. Age: 5 – 15 years Price: £14.50 per student per half hour group session
Introduction to riding course A short course for complete beginners. Students learn about handling and caring for ponies as well as the basic skills of riding and leading a pony, and get a certificate of achievement. Six, one hour sessions across seven weeks, including a break for half term. Age: 12 – 16 years Price: £87.00 per student
Inclusive riding lessons As a regional centre for Riding for the Disabled, we can provide adapted riding sessions for young people with a disability. Where possible, our staff will adapt a lesson to cater for most disabilities although some restrictions may apply; please phone the centre directly and we’ll be happy to discuss the needs of your students. Age: 5 – 15 years Price: £14.50 per student per half hour session
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To book call 020 8556 2629 or email riding@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
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Ice skating Lee Valley Ice Centre Used by ice hockey teams, skating clubs and professional stars – as well as plenty of skating beginners – Lee Valley Ice Centre is a centre of excellence for ice skating and ice sports in London and the South East. The international size ice pad (56m x 26m) can accommodate up to 800 skaters and has seating for 760 spectators too. Address: Lee Valley Ice Centre , Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL 03000 030 624
Learn to Skate Exclusive to schools, a National Ice Skating Association of Great Britain & N.I. structured series of ice skating sessions is available through our Learn to Skate programme. During school term times, these weekly sessions (minimum seven participants) are led by our team of nationally qualified skating instructors and follow the National Skating Association’s national curriculum. Each student receives a record of achievement. Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes; following the lesson all students are allowed to use the ice for the duration of the session. Age: from 5+ years Prices: £42.00 for six weeks includes skate hire
One off group visits Perfect for schools and groups – an afternoon of fun on the ice. For every 10 students one teacher is allowed to skate for free. Age: all ages Available: Monday to Friday 12:30 - 15:30 Tuesday and Friday 16:00 for after school clubs Prices: £7.70 (7 - 19 students), £6.70 (20+ students) includes skate hire
ice@vibrantpartnerships. co.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/ iceskating Train: Clapton (10 minute walk), Homerton (20 minute walk) Tube: Walthamstow Central Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop outside the centre Road: A104; large car and coach park Map: 17
Extend your stay Lee Valley Regional Park has an impressive variety of places to stay for an overnight visit with your group. By staying in the park you have the outdoor learning sites and sports venues on your doorstep. For residential package ideas to enhance your visit we’ve put together some great activity combinations, for inspiration see visitleevalley.org.uk/education.
Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir
Lee Valley Camping & Caravan Park, Edmonton
Located ten minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with a shop on site, heated shower and toilet block, undercover washing up areas, laundry facilities, BBQ area and WiFi. Dedicated tent fields ensure that students can all be pitched together. Pre-pitched tents and Wigwams are also available, for more details contact the site.
This peaceful site is located just a 15 minute drive from the M25 (J26). Two of our other venues are based within the complex – Lee Valley Golf Course and Lee Valley Athletics Centre.
Address: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0AS 03000 030 619 dobbsweircampsite@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
The site has fantastic facilities including an on-site shop, heated shower and toilet blocks, laundry, undercover washing up area, BBQ area, WiFi and furnished cocoons and cabins, which provide accommodation for up to four people in each. Address: Edmonton, London N9 0AR 020 8803 6900 edmontoncampsite@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
YHA London Lee Valley
Five minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with a shop on site, two heated shower and toilet blocks, undercover washing up areas and laundry facilities.
Five Scandinavian-style lodges offer en-suite rooms in twin, double and family formats. You’ll find a restaurant, comfy lounges, laundry, internet access, function rooms and bike hire.
Dedicated tent fields ensure that groups can all be pitched together. We also have furnished cocoons and woodland cabins nestled amongst the trees, which provide accommodation for up to four people in each.
The accommodation is a 10 minute drive from the M25 (J25) and within a two minute walk from Cheshunt station, which gives direct access to central London.
Address: Chingford, London E4 7RA 020 8529 5689 sewardstonecampsite@vibrantpartnerships.co.uk
Call the Youth and Schools Service on 03000 030 618 to arrange activites for your residental stay. Address: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ 08453 719 057
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Lee Valley Regional Park Map key Outdoor learning venues Sporting venues Accomodation venues Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS Broxbourne Riverside, EN10 6LX Lee Valley Boat Centre, EN10 6LX Lee Valley Park Farms, EN9 2EF River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green, EN9 2EF YHA London Lee Valley, EN8 9AJ River Lee Country Park, Cheshunt, EN8 9AJ
Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows, EN9 1XQ Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, E4 7RA Myddelton House Gardens, EN2 9HG Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AR
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton, N9 0AR
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Frequently asked questions How can I find out the latest news about what’s happening in the park?
Visit our website for the latest news and events. You can also stay up to date with what’s happening at Lee Valley Regional Park by signing up for our email newsletters at visitleevalley.org.uk/education
How do I book a trip to the park? To book an outdoor learning programme for primary or secondary schools, post 16 or youth groups, please contact the Youth and Schools Service on 03000 030 618 or youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk For all sporting activities, please contact the venue directly – see pages 25 to 34 for details. We recommend booking early for any of our programmes or venues to avoid disappointment.
Do you have a health and safety policy? Lee Valley Regional Park has a comprehensive health and safety policy. All programmes are risk-assessed and led by experienced staff. For outdoor learning programmes our teacher’s guides for visiting group leaders are available from our website visitleevalley.org.uk/education. We are happy to arrange pre-visits for teachers who are unfamiliar with the sites.
Are your staff DBS checked? Our experienced staff lead all the sessions. All staff have full Disclosure and Barring Service clearance – formerly known as CRB check.
Is the park accessible? The park is committed to improving access for all. The majority of the park is fully accessible to those with mobility issues as it has surfaced pathways running throughout. Our buildings have easy access gates, ramps and there are disabled parking bays in our car parks. For more details go to visitleevalleypark.org.uk or call 03000 030 610.
How should I travel to the park? The park stretches over 26 miles and includes several venues and points of entry as you can see from the map on the inside back cover. Lee Valley Regional Park encourages the use of sustainable transport. For the location and travel recommendations see page 21 for the outdoor learning venues and pages 25 to 34 for the sports venues.
What will my trip cost?
Lee Valley Regional Park Railway station
The programmes and activities vary in price; please see page 5 for prices for primary school and secondary school programmes and pages 25 to 34 for sporting actitivites. If you have any queries about prices, please contact the Youth and Schools Service regarding outdoor learning programmes or the relevant venue for sporting activities.
Tube station
All prices shown include VAT (where applicable).
Docklands Light Railway Station
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB
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Motorway
All information including price s correct at time of printing (January 2016). See map on ins ide back cover for venues and locations.
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