Education guide
2014
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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Who are our programmes for? Primary schools and groups 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 21 Cycling 22 Paddlesport 24 Athletics 26 Golf 27 Horse riding 28 Ice skating 30 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? By visiting these venues you can relive the sporting and cultural achievements of the London 2012 Games and inspire young people with the legacy of a memorable summer. Several of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venues offer both outdoor learning programmes and sporting activities – providing a fantastic opportunity to combine the two for a great day out.
Lee Valley VeloPark • Bring the Geography and Design & Technology curricula to life with our specially created Lee Valley VeloPark legacy programmes, the first of their kind in the UK (see page 12 and 15).
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
• Take a unique look at Geography in action with the White water investigation programme (see page 16).
• 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 21).
• Let your students feel the adrenalin as they experience track, BMX, mountain and road cycling in the iconic London 2012 venue for themselves (see page 22).
• Develop teamworking and communications skills embracing the values of the London 2012 Games on our orienteering course (see page 16).
• Create an action packed day by combining one of our innovative new Geography and Design & Technology programmes with a cycling session.
• Combine one of the outdoor learning programmes with a raft down the rapids or a canoeing session for a full day of adventure.
• Encourage your students to try a game of hockey with Rush Hockey and Quicksticks, adapted versions of the game aimed at getting more players into the sport (see page 21).
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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 make the most of the park, a diverse range of outdoor learning programmes has been created especially for schools, post 16, special needs and youth groups.
Activities have been developed to fit the existing National Curriculum for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 and also the new primary curriculum.
Secondary schools and post 16
I was really impressed. The children enjoyed it and the teaching was great. D. Malaponti, London Fields Primary School
Activities will bring to life the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4, GCSE, BTEC, A level and degree criteria. We’re also able to cater for groups of up to 800 on orienteering sessions and whole year groups on other programmes.
Youth groups All the primary and secondary programmes on the following pages are suitable for youth groups and can help members achieve their 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.
Special schools and groups with special needs Specially designed, adaptable programmes and project weeks are available to suit the needs of individuals or groups with a range of disabilities or educational needs. We can also adapt mainstream programmes to suit your groups. Staff running these activities are Makaton trained. Students can combine a range of short, sensory, art and environmental activities through the Explore project; options include the unnatural tree trail, colour palettes, apple bird feeders, minibeast hotels and nature’s impressions. To find out more contact the Youth and Schools Service. SUITABLE FOR AGES
EYFS
REC
KS1
KS4
P16
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Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Years)
GEO
HIS
Key Stage 2
KS2 KS3
SUBJECTS
Early Years Foundation A&D Art & Design Stage (3-4 Years) D&T Design & Technology Reception (4 - 5 Years) ENG English
(7 - 11 Years)
ICT
Key Stage 3 (11 - 14 Years)
Technology PE
Stage 4 Key (14 - 16 Years)
SCI
Post 16 Years
TB
Geography History Information Communication 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.
The wide range of programmes have been designed to appeal to young people from all backgrounds to help them make the most of these open spaces within easy reach of urban areas. Each of the programmes delivers specific topics from the curriculum in a uniquely engaging and hands on way, providing an unforgettable outdoor learning experience.
Primary schools
The programmes, led by our experienced staff, last approximately two hours and you can make a full day by choosing two programmes or by adding a sporting activity (see page 21). To make sure you get the most out of your visit activities can be tailored to suit the needs of your group. 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.
Who are our programmes for?
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Primary schools and groups 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 Fantastic workshop, well organised and nicely run. The children and adults really enjoyed it. Alex Pierides, Chesterfield School, participated in Explore project
Each programme takes two hours unless otherwise stated and has been mapped to the curriculum. Guidance as to the curriculum topics, more detail on the programme and teacher’s guides can be found at visitleevalley.org.uk/primary Project booklets will be provided on the day of your visit if required for the programme.
Price per student:
£4.90 per half day £7.60 per full day (unless otherwise stated). Minimum charge for 20 students (15 for youth groups, 10 for special needs). Prices are inclusive of VAT. Information on all our venues is given on pages 17 to 19. We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!
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Abbey trail HIS
ENG
Subjects: Turn back time 500 years to the Tudor period as students make a journey using role play, imagination 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)
Subjects: A&D SCI 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 to explore colours and textures of natural materials within the park. Options include Lee Valley sprites, nature’s symmetry, mud painting and nature’s palettes. This is an ideal option for winter evening visits or to complement another programme. Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley, Tottenham Marshes
Autumn fruits, seeds and leaves Subjects: SCI GEO 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.
Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley
Available: all year
Available: September – November
The children had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the whole session... we were very impressed with the content and learning experiences you provided. Tarah Donohue, Sybourn School
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Bitterns and other waterbirds
DIY minibeast
Subjects: SCI GEO 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:
KS2
Venue: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green) Available: all year
Suitable for:
Canals and riverside history Subjects: HIS Step back in time to the Victorian era to discover the River Lee Navigation on a two hour boat trip. Students discover what life was like for the families who lived on barges in Victorian Britain and have the chance to get creative experimenting with canal art.
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The outing was great, wonderful farm, activities and amazing staff.
Subjects: SCI D&T Students take their inspiration from nature as they create their own models of marvellous minibeasts from recycled material. They research minibeasts through collection and identification, evaluate their adaptations and refine their final design.
Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: Broxbourne Riverside Available: all year (except November)
Cunning running Subjects: GEO PE 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. Alternatively, engage your students with the Lee Valley Challenge: a London 2012 Games factfinding mission. The class will be split into small groups, each of which must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for: KS2 Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, Tottenham Marshes Available: all year
Price: £10.80 per student, includes boat hire (minimum charge for 20 students)
To book call 08456 770 607 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
Rachel Atkins, Side by Side School
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, Tottenham Marshes, YHA London Lee Valley 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
FARM
Subjects: SCI 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, monkeys, reindeer, reptiles and llamas. Follow the ‘Whose baby?’ trail with downloadable booklets and teacher‘s guides to make the most of your visit. 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 add-on to a guided tour (Field to fridge/Focus on dairy farming) contact the Youth and Schools Service. Suitable for:
EYFS
KS1
KS2
Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October Price: £5.00 per student for a full day’s visit (term time only) £2.60 per student as an add-on 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
Subjects:
Focus on dragonflies Subjects: SCI GEO This twist on a traditional pond dipping session allows you to 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 to find and identify aquatic creatures. Visit Cornmill Meadows dragonfly sanctuary and hopefully get a glimpse of the incredible adult insects. Suitable for:
10
KS1
KS2
Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), Tottenham Marshes, WaterWorks Centre Available: April – October
I spy a dragonfly Subjects: SCI 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. Suitable for:
REC
D&T
Experience the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the world class Lee Valley VeloPark. In the first educational programme of its kind in the UK students explore the London panorama, create a sound map of Lee Valley VeloPark and it’s amazing outdoor cycling facilities. Students then undertake a design observation challenge around the velodrome, one of the fastest tracks in the world.
Focus on urban habitats Subjects: SCI GEO Weird and wonderful minibeasts thrive in the urban habitats throughout the Lee Valley. Students play the ‘needs of life’ game then predict how minibeast numbers will vary in different parts of the habitat. They also collect and identify minibeasts to see their amazing adaptations. An iPod option is also available.
GEO
KS1
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows
Available: April – October
Available: all year
To book call 08456 770 607 or email youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk
Suitable for:
KS2
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark Available: all year
Power of plants Subjects: SCI Discover why people and the planet need plants. Students find plants hidden in everyday items and explore their role in food chains, uncovering the secrets of plant reproduction, pollination, photosynthesis (KS2 only) and adaptation. Engage your students with the power of plants by letting them look at plants up close. Suitable for:
KS1
KS2
Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), WaterWorks Centre Available: May – September
Rivers walk Subjects: SCI GEO 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, measure flow rates and determine the benefits and disadvantages of each waterway habitat for wildlife and boat traffic. This programme is two and a half hours long.
Suitable for:
KS2
Venues: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green or Cheshunt) Available: all year
Innovative p roject weeks and events for all ages are run th roughout the year. Find out more at visitleevalley. org.uk/proje ctweeks
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Seed to supper SCI
Subjects: Grow your students’ knowledge of plant life cycles as they experience the journey from seed to supper. Students handle fruit and vegetables 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 Available: all year
Sensory safari Subjects: SCI 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. They need to be ‘all ears’ as they listen for natural and human made sounds. They also test their sense of smell as they discover natural aromas and then take a look at their taste buds before they plant a seed to grow into something tasty!
Suitable for:
REC
Subjects: GEO HIS Bring the water cycle to life by discovering the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858 and the effect of dirty water on the population of London. 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
Venue: WaterWorks Centre Available: All year
Secondary schools, post 16 and youth groups With a capacity to cater for large groups and venues such as a working dairy farm and London 2012 legacy venues, Lee Valley Regional Park has great potential to engage your students.
Prices vary for each programme and are included in the descriptions.
Each of the programmes takes two hours unless stated otherwise – more information is available at visitleevalley.org.uk/secondary.
Prices are inclusive of VAT.
Minimum charges apply: 20 students for Key Stage 3 and 4; 10 students for post 16; 15 students for youth groups; 10 students for special needs. Venue information is given on pages 17 to 19.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!
KS1
Venues: Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre Available: all year
The ‘Great Stink’
WaterWorks waterbirds Subjects: SCI GEO 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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FARM Focus on dairy farming Subjects: GEO 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. Suitable for: KS3 KS4 P16 Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October Price: £4.90 per student
NEW NEW Lee Valley VeloPark regeneration in action
Leisure and recreation Subjects: GEO Discover the unique challenges faced by Lee Valley Regional Park in balancing recreation, nature conservation and the fantastic opportunities provided by the London 2012 legacy. On a site visit, challenge your students to create a land use plan for a key user group. This programme provides a foundation for school based activities such as a public enquiry. Suitable for:
KS3
Gloria Burns, Redbridge College
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 the first geography programme of its kind in the UK 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.
Subjects:
D&T
Explore the newly opened Lee Valley VeloPark to excite and engage your students about innovative yet functional spaces and buildings. In the first design and technology programme of its kind in the UK 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.
KS4
Suitable for:
KS3
KS4
Suitable for:
KS3
Venue: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park, (Fishers Green or Cheshunt)
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark
Available: all year
Available: all year
Available: all year
Price: £5.50
Prices: £5.50
Price: £5.50 per student
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We had a very productive, enjoyable and interesting day.
Lee Valley VeloPark iconic designs and world class spaces
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White water investigation
Orienteering PE
TB
ICT
Subjects: GEO 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. Classic orienteering Students learn the essential skills using a map and compass as they explore our permanent orienteering course. They can test their tactical planning with our score course. 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 encouraged to embrace the Olympic and Paralympic values as they compete. GPS orienteering In this programme, students navigate our permanent orienteering course using touch-screen GPS machines. GPS orienteering also offers students the chance to develop new information and communication technology skills. This programme is two and a half hours.
Subjects: GEO Bring geography to life at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Take a tour of one of the most successful London 2012 venues, where 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. Suitable for:
KS3
Venue: River Lee Country Park (Lee Valley White Water Centre) Available: all year Prices: £5.50 per student
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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 08456 770 607. 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, 641 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, toilets and a classroom. 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, 617, 629 and 327; 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: 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255, 256, 505, 555 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; C3, C3A, 242, 245, 246, 310, 310A, 311, 312 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
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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 try out and practise a wide range 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 hit their first hole in one, 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 • Lee Valley White Water Centre: canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other white water activities • Lee Valley Athletics Centre: athletics – track and field • Lee Valley Golf Course: golf
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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 and will open in May 2014. It boasts four indoor and six outdoor tennis courts, plus two water based hockey pitches, all available for groups to use. Address: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Eton Manor, Leadmill Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AD 08456 770 604
• Lee Valley Riding Centre: horse riding and equestrian activities
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• Lee Valley Ice Centre: ice skating
Train: Stratford Station (30 minute walk)
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 4 - 16).
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Hockey and tennis
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Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk) Bus: 308; W15 stops in Eastway (5 minute walk) Road: A12 (Lea Interchange); large car park Map: 19
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 £50.00 Half pitch from £30.00
For hockey spec tators there’ll be a bu sy schedule of majo r events including the Eu ropean Hockey Cham pionships in 2015, the Wom en’s Champions Ev ent in 2016, the Men’s Wor ld League Round 3 in 2017 and the Hockey Women ’s World Cup in 2018. Te nnis fans will also be able to enjoy the NEC Wheel chair Tennis Masters in 2014, 2015 and 2016 .
Tennis Book courts or let our Lawn Tennis Association qualified tennis coaches help you improve your game, taking you through the various stages of our mini tennis programme especially aimed at young people of all ages and abilities. Prices: Indoor court from £10.00 Outdoor court from £5.00
To book or for more information call 08456 770 604
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Cycling Track sessions
Lee Valley VeloPark
Address: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , London E20 3AB 08456 770 603 velopark@leevalleypark. org.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/ velopark Train: Stratford Station (30 minute walk) Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk) Bus: 97 to Celebration Avenue (10 minute walk); 399 to Liberty Bridge Road (10 minute walk) Road: A12 (Lea Interchange); limited car parking
Pedal the London 2012 track and experience the high speed sport of track cycling, learning cycling skills both on the infield and on the velodrome track. Our qualified coaches are responsible for students on the track, with the teacher or group leader responsible for students on the infield.
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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.
BMX sessions Recreate the gravity defying moves you’ve seen in BMX competitions as you try it for yourself on the newly remodelled London 2012 BMX track. As well as being able to ride the BMX track under supervision by qualified staff, students, where possible, also have access to our pump track. Age: 7-18
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Age: 11-18
Mountain bike trails
Skills/Bikeability sessions
Become a safe, competent rider. Young people ride with a coach and/or a cyclingcompetent school teacher for tailor-made sessions on our extensive network of graded mountain bike trails.
Skill up and have fun as you take your cycling to the next level. Beginners improve their skills and competency using normal bikes or strider bikes in sessions involving balance games and creative challenges to improve bike handling at low speed. These sessions can be held indoor or outdoors.
Age: 11 – 18 years
Age: 5 – 14 years
Road circuit Learn the skills of road cycling on our one mile road circuit. Depending on their abilities, students ride in groups or as a single pack with our qualified coach and/or a competent cycling school teacher. Age: 7-18
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Cycling sessions work on ratios of one co ach to 15 students an d all groups must pro vide a competent cycli ng adult. The price for each session is £8 0.00 per hour for up to 15 students or £130 .00 for up to 30 student s which includes two coac hes. We provide the co aching and equipment inc luding bikes, helmets an d other safety equip ment where required. For all programm es, except the Skills/ Bikeability session , students must be able to ride a bike unaid ed.
To book call 08456 770 603 or email visitleevalley.org.uk/education velopark@leevalleypark.org.uk
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Paddlesport Lee Valley White Water Centre 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.
White water rafting Legacy Loop 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: £22.00 per student (minimum 20 participants)
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, Monday 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.
Address: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB 08456 770 606 gowhitewater@leevalleypark.org.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/whitewater 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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White water rafting Olympic Standard Competition Course 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 last two hours. Age: 14+ years Price: £30.00 per student (minimum nine participants)
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 five participants, discounts available for larger groups)
Instructed flat water kayaking
Team building sessions Improve teamwork and pit your skills against others in testing team building challenges. Working together teams build their own rafts out of barrels, planks and ropes, then take part in a raft race against the other teams. As well as raft building, take on the Water Wipe Out assault course in the middle of our lake to make it an experience to remember. 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 (minimum 12 participants)
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)
To book call 08456 770 606 or email gowhitewater@leevalleypark.org.uk
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Athletics Lee Valley Athletics Centre 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. Facilities include: • 400m outdoor track with full field event facilities and covered seating for 350 plus an additional off road jogging trail • 200m indoor track with seating for 500 spectators • 130m separate indoor sprint track • full indoor jumps provision • specialist indoor throws area
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. Age: 5+ years Price: £75.00 per hour exclusive use of either the indoor or outdoor track
PE support 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. Age: 5+ years Price: £3.00 per student, shared use of either the indoor or outdoor track
• classroom facilities Address: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR 020 8344 7230
Lee Valley Golf Course Beginners and experienced golfers of all ages are welcome at Lee Valley Golf Course. This well kept parkland course includes several lake water features in its layout. Working with the Golf Foundation we’re developing a programme of activities for groups of young people, including outreach golf sessions in schools and ways to practise your skills in a reassuring environment before progressing to the full course.
Address: Lee Valley Golf Course, Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 55 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR 020 8803 3611 rgarvey@leevalleypark. org.uk
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Train: Ponders End (10 minute walk)
Train: Ponders End (10 minute walk)
Road: just off A110; large car park Map: 13
vide a We can pro ach thletics co a d e qualifi ; we ur ho er p at £32.00 s for classroom also have ur. 0.00 per ho hire from £3
To book call 020 8344 7230 or email lvac@leevalleypark.org.uk
Tri-Golf Give your students the chance to try out the game of golf through one of our Tri-Golf sessions. You provide a school hall or outdoor area in which our coaches lead your students through the specially designed Tri-Golf programme using adapted equipment. With shortened plastic clubs and foam balls, this version of the game provides a safe and exciting activity for any group.
Golf extreme Ready to progress from Tri-Golf? Students can visit Lee Valley Golf Course or one of our other venues and practise with real clubs under the guidance of our team of qualified golf instructors. These sessions provide students with the necessary skills and experience required to tackle the golf course. Age: 14+ years
Age: 5 – 13 years
Sessions normally last for one hour but can be tailored to suit your needs. Please contact the venue for all prices.
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Bus: W8 direct to site
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Bus: W8 direct to site Road: just off A110; large car park Map: 12
Junior golf passport Follow the Junior golf passport programme for Golf Foundation accreditation in four key elements – putting, short game, swing and course etiquette. Supported throughout by our team of qualified golf coaches, students need to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the sport before progressing to the next element. Age: 6 – 14 years
To book call 020 8803 3611 or email rgarvey@leevalleypark.org.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 four 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 020 8556 2629 ridingcentre@ leevalleypark.org.uk visitleevalley.org.uk/ horseriding
Riding lesson 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. Age: 5 – 15 years Price: £14.00 per student per half hour session
Riding and grooming session Why not extend your visit by including a horse grooming session along with your riding lesson? Learn the skills required to care for a pony under the guidance of our qualified instructors. Specialist tuition is available for NVQs and British Horse Society exams. Age: 5 – 15 years Price: £16.50 per student per one hour session (half hour ride and half hour groom)
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: £14.00 per student per half hour session
Train: Clapton (20 minute walk) Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk) Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop outside the centre Road: A104; large car park Map: 16
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To book call 020 8556 2629 or email ridingcentre@leevalleypark.org.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 020 8533 3154
Learn to Skate Exclusive to schools, a structured series of ice skating sessions is available through our Learn to Skate programme. During school term times, these weekly sessions (minimum six 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 up to three hours. Age: all ages Prices: £5.00 per week per student, £30.00 for six weeks excluding skate hire; £6.00 per week per student, £36.00 for six weeks including 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. Catering can be arranged, if required, for your visit. Age: all ages Available: Monday to Friday 12:30 to 15:30 Tuesday and Friday 16:00 for after school clubs Prices: £4.70 excluding skate hire (minimum of 20 students); £6.60 including skate hire (minimum of 20 students)
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 and can really take advantage of the combination of programmes and activities on offer.
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir
Five minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with an on-site shop, two heated shower and toilet blocks, undercover washing up areas and laundry facilities.
Located ten minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with an on-site shop, heated shower and toilet block, undercover washing up areas, laundry facilities and WiFi. Dedicated tent fields ensure that students can all be pitched together. Pre-pitched tents are also available, for more details contact the site.
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.
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Address: Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London E4 7RA
Train: Clapton (20 minute walk)
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Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk) Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop outside the centre Road: A104; large car park Map: 17
Lee Valley Camping & Caravan Park, Edmonton 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. 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: Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
Address: Dobbs Weir, Charlton Meadows, Essex Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0AS 08456 770 609 dobbsweircampsite@leevalleypark.org.uk
YHA London Lee Valley 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. 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: Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ 08453 719 057 leevalley@yha.org.uk
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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 Golf Course, N9 0AR Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AR Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton, N9 0AR
Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XD Lee Valley Riding Centre, E10 7QL Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL WaterWorks Centre, E10 7QB Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB
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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 08456 770 607 or youthandschools@leevalleypark.org.uk For all sporting activities, please contact the venue directly – see pages 21 to 30 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 08456 770 600.
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 17 for the outdoor learning venues and pages 21 to 30 for the sports venues.
What will my trip cost? The programmes and activities vary in price; please see page 6 for prices for primary school programmes, page 13 for secondary school programmes and pages 21 to 30 for sporting activities. 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. All prices shown include VAT (where applicable). All information including price s correct at time of printing (February 2014 ). See map on ins ide back cover fo r venues and locations.
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