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Canning Town Station

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Silverton Way, London E16 1DQ

Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB

Clayton Hill New Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Hertfordshire EN9 2HX

Fishers Green Car Park Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Myddelton House Gardens Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG

Join the fun!

Come and stay

Get hooked

There’s everything from woodland cabins and cocoons to camping and caravan sites.

With 22 venues, pick up your rod and enjoy the great fishing opportunities on offer.

Old Mill & Meadows Mill Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX

Most of our events are free so just turn up, but a few have a charge or need to be pre-booked - simply look for the £ or B symbols.

Pindar Car Park Gunpowder Park Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP

There’s something for everyone in our autumn and winter events guide, from medieval re-enactments, a white water outdoor cinema, boat trips, guided walks, reindeer runs to a countryside extravaganza!

So whether you’re looking to enjoy a fun filled family day out, learn more about your local history and wildlife, or take part in great sports events, Lee Valley is the place for you.

Be the first to know about news and events across the park – sign up for the latest information at visitleevalley.org.uk/signup

Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ

Where to find us 1

• Rye Meads Nature Reserve - EN11 0AS • Rye House Gatehouse - EN11 0EH

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• Lee Valley Boat Centre - EN10 6LX • Lady of Lee Valley Mooring - EN10 6LX • Broxbourne Riverside - EN10 6LX • Old Mill & Meadows - EN10 6LX

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• Lee Valley Park Farms - EN9 2EF • Fishers Green Car Park - EN9 2EF

4

• YHA Lee Valley - EN8 9AJ • Herts Young Mariners Base - EN8 9AJ • Pindar Car Park - EN8 9AJ

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• Lee Valley White Water Centre - EN9 1AB • Cornmill Meadows & Dragonfly Sanctuary - EN9 1XQ • Waltham Abbey Gardens - EN9 1XQ • Gunpowder Park - EN9 3GP

River Lee Country Park

Lady of Lee Valley Moorings (Broxbourne Riverside)

Showground Site, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AB

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• Myddelton House Gardens - EN2 9HG

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• Lee Valley Campsite - E4 7RA

Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX

Rye House Gatehouse

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• Lee Valley Athletics Centre - N9 0AR • Lee Valley Golf Course - N9 0AR • Lee Valley Camping & Caravan Park - N9 0AR • Picketts Lock Bowls Club - N9 0AR

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• Tottenham Marshes - N17 0XD

Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0EH

Lee Valley Athletics Centre Meridian Way, Picketts Lock, London N9 0AR

Lee Valley Ice Centre Leyton Marsh Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Lee Valley Park Farms Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Three Mills House Tidal Mill & Green Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3DU

Tottenham Marshes Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD

Waltham Abbey Gardens Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ

Lee Valley Riding Centre

WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre

Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU

For more information or to plan your trip call us on 08456 770 600, go to visitleevalley.org.uk or email info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Ride the rapids

Volunteer

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to ride the rapids before the world’s best athletes arrive and enjoy adrenalin-fuelled rafting.

Lee Valley White Water Centre is only open until 16 October so make sure you don’t miss out!

We have a whole host of opportunities in nature, sport and events, why not lend a helping hand and make a real difference.

Fantastic Events

September 2011 to March 2012

What’s on Lee Valley Regional Park Events Guide

10 • WaterWorks Nature Reserve &

Explore Lee Valley A fantastic mix of nature, sport and leisure venues, heritage sites, gardens, parklands and riverside trails – all waiting to be discovered.

Stretching over 10,000 acres, the Regional Park winds its way 26 miles along the banks of the River Lee from Ware in Hertfordshire, down through Essex, North London, past Olympic Park to East India Dock Basin on the River Thames.

We are easy to reach by bike, car, bus, train or on foot. So whether you want to cycle, walk or jog, ice skate, horse ride, canoe or visit farms or historic gardens, come to Lee Valley to enjoy the many different attractions that make up this great destination.

Golf Centre - E10 7NU • Lee Valley Riding Centre - E10 7QL • Lee Valley Ice Centre - E10 7QL • Walthamstow Marshes - E10 7QL • Leyton Marsh - E10 7QL 11 • Three Mills Island - E3 3DU 12 • Bow Creek Ecology Park - E16 4ST

• East India Dock Basin - E14 9QS

Lee Valley Regional Park Awards

For more information on Lee Valley Regional Park go to: visitleevalley.org.uk or call us on 08456 770 600.

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September 2011 Sat 3

10:00 - 16:00

Skills of Weaving Course

Learn the traditional skills of basket weaving on this one day course.

Myddelton House Gardens £55 per person A B Sun 4

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. This walk will focus on migrating birds.

Fishers Green Car Park E Weds 7

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake.

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B Fri 9 - Sat 10

From 19:00

White Water Cinema

Cambridge Film Festival presents two spectacular evenings of outdoor cinema under the stars! Friday is swashbuckling fun with Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Saturday is underwater adventure with Finding Nemo. To book call 08719 025 720.

Lee Valley White Water Centre. Adult £12, Child £6, Conc £8, Family £25 F B Sat 10

10:00 - 16:00

Improving Your Digital Photography

Come and join our award winning photographer and Senior Gardener on this one day course to improve your photography skills.

Myddelton House Gardens £55 per person A B

Sat 10

One2Go

October 2011 10:00 - 16:00

The 26 mile trail marathon follows the river to Lee Valley White Water Centre and back.

To enter visit one2go.org.uk Hackney Marshes From £23 E B Sat 10

Nazeing Festival

12:00 - 19:00

Celebrate everything Nazeing has to offer on this activity packed fun day. For more information visit nazeingfestival.org Clayton Hill E Sat 10 - Sun 11 11:00 - 16:00

Rye House Gatehouse Heritage Open Days

Enjoy free entry to this historic Grade I listed building and discover its amazing history.

Rye House Gatehouse E Fri 16

An insightful tour of the recent restoration project.

Myddelton House Gardens £3 per person A B 10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places

Help us to create a healthier neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book contact changingplaces@london2012.com Lee Valley White Water Centre A B

Sat 17

Sun 2

Visit and tour the spectacular Grade I listed Mill House.

Three Mills E

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park, with a visit to the new Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Pindar Car Park E

Open City - Three Mills

Sun 18

10:00 - 16:00

Open City - Myddelton House

Explore the wonderful house and gardens.

Myddelton House Gardens E Sat 24 - Sun 25 10:00 - 16:30

Countryside Live

Don't miss a weekend packed with wildlife and countryside activities, arena displays, workshops, exhibitors, the infamous Sheep Show and much more!

Leyton Marsh Adult £3, Child Free E

14:00 - 15:30

The Hidden Treasures of Myddelton House Gardens

Sat 17

Sat 17 - Sun 18 11:00 - 16:00

12:00 - 16:00

Great British Cucumber Festival Celebrate local foods with all things cucumber! There’ll be local producers of jams, sausages, bread, cakes and a whole host of tasty goodies.

Waltham Abbey Gardens E

Sun 25

13:00 - 17:00

Lee Valley Minithon

An athletics competition for school years 3 - 7, offering the chance to take part in three different disciplines. For entry forms call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre £8 per entry C B

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

Weds 5

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and the chance to have your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B Sat 8

10:00 - 16:00

King Harold Day

A day packed with activities to commemorate the death of King Harold including medieval re-enactments, falconry, archery and arts and crafts.

Waltham Abbey Gardens Adult £2.50, Conc £1.50, Child free E

Sat 8

November 2011 10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places Help us to create and develop a cleaner, greener and healthier neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book your place contact changingplaces@ london2012.com WaterWorks Nature Reserve A B

Sun 9

Top Dog

11:00 - 16:00

Drop in to our free dog handling clinic for advice and hands-on training. Areas covered include obedience, noise control, aggression management and general poor behaviour.

Leyton Marsh E Sun 9

From 13:00

Lee Valley Minithon

An athletics competition for school years 3 - 7, offering the chance to take part in three different disciplines. For entry forms call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre £8 per entry C B Sun 16

10:30 - 12:30

Fables and Folklores

Join our Ranger for a guided walk to learn all about weird and wonderful myths and folklores.

You'll also have a chance to have a go at making your very own corndolly.

Old Mill & Meadows E

Sun 25

Sun 16

Jill Oliver 10k

From 10:00

A scenic trail and towpath run.

To enter visit edmontonrc.co.uk Lee Valley Athletics Centre A B £

Sat 22 - Sun 30

10:00 - 17:00

Spooky Goings On at the Farm Join us if you dare on the farms this half term for a week of extra special spooky activities.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £ Mon 24 - Fri 28

Star Track

Children aged 8 - 12 years can learn a range of skills needed for different types of athletics events.

To book call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre C B £

Weds 26

10:00 - 17:00

Petunia's Pick - Appletastic

Join Petunia Pig down on the farms for a special day packed with appletastic activities and even have a go at making your own apple juice!

Lee Valley Park Farms F £ Sun 30

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and the chance to have your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B Sun 6

RNLI Reindeer Run

From 10:30

Antlers at the ready! Runners are invited to fundraise for the RNLI and to complete either the scenic and traffic free 10k or 5k course. For the family, there’s also a Santa Saunter. To book visit rnli.org.uk/reindeer River Lee Country Park £7.50 - £18 E B

10:30 - 12:30

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park for a watery wander around the western lakes.

Pindar Car Park E Fri 18

14:00 - 15:00

Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Glasshouse As work progresses on the large Glasshouse range within the Kitchen Garden, join our Head Gardener for a tour of the site to view the project unfolding.

Myddelton House Gardens £2 per person A B

Sat 26

From 10:00

Walkers of all abilities are invited to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK by completing either the Full Stride (21k) or a shorter Half Stride. To register visit stridingforsurvival.org.uk Old Mill & Meadows £21 per entry E B Sun 27

10:30 - 15:00

Sun 20

From 11:00

Cyclo-Cross Race

Come and watch or take part in this round of the London Cyclo-Cross League, it's an easy and accessible way to discover the sport of cyclo-cross racing.

For more information visit londonxleague.net Gunpowder Park £1 - £12 E B

Join our Biodiversity Team for a guided walk where we'll hopefully see a variety of birds including Teal, Redshank, Shelduck and perhaps even a Peregrine Falcon. There'll also be the chance to plant some trees after the walk.

Canning Town Station E B

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A Aimed at adults and over 12’s

F For all the family with a children’s theme

C Aimed at children under 12

B Booking required

E Suitable for everyone

£ Normal admission prices apply

Events are free unless otherwise stated.

Sat 17 - Sun 18 13:00 - 15:00

Christmas Gala

Join us to watch the skaters of Lee Valley and our up and coming champions in this festive gala (unreserved seating). Visit the website to book.

Lee Valley Ice Centre £5 per person E B

Sun 8

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

December 2011 Sun 4

10:30 - 12:30

This month's leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park will focus on winter wildfowl.

Fishers Green Car Park E

Weds 7

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and the chance to have your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B

Tues 20, Weds 21 & Thurs 22 Trips departing at 13:00 & 15:00 each day

Lee Valley Minithon

An athletics competition for school years 3 - 7, offering the chance to take part in three different sporting disciplines.

For entry forms call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre £8 per entry C B

Santa Cruise

Jump aboard for mulled wine and mince pies. To book contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085.

Lady of Lee Valley Moorings £8 per person E B

Mon 19 - Fri 23

Weds 28

Children aged 8 - 12 years can learn a range of skills needed for all the different types of athletics events, from hurdles to high jump. To book call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Too much food and drink over Christmas? Why not grab your bike and work some of it off on our ten mile circular guided ride.

Pindar Car Park A B

Star Track

10:00 - 13:00

Pedal off the Pud

C B £

Fri 9 Weds 14

19:30 - 22:30 12:30 - 15:30

Turkey and Tinsel Christmas Dinner Cruise

Get into the festive sprit by enjoying a pre-Christmas meal on these three hour cruises along the river. To book contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085.

Lady of Lee Valley Moorings £28 per person E B

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park to blow away those cobwebs from last year. Please note this walk is a week later than usual.

Fishers Green Car Park E Fri 13

14:00 - 15:00

Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Glasshouse

As work progresses on the large Glasshouse range within the Kitchen Garden, join our Head Gardener for a tour of the site to view the project unfolding.

Myddelton House Gardens £2 per person A B

Sun 15

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B Sat 4

London Indoor Games

Sun 12

10:00 - 12:00

Family Cycle Ride

A three mile guided cycle ride.

Suitable for all abilities, little pedlars welcome!

Pindar Car Park F B

To enter contact 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Sun 12

E B £

Treat your sweetheart to a skate across the ice in our romantically themed session.

Lee Valley Ice Centre £6 per person (skate hire included) E

Sun 5

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk. Pindar Car Park E Sat 11

10:00 - 17:00

Opening Weekend

14:30 - 16:30

Valentines Disco Skate

Mon 13 - Fri 17

Star Track

To book call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre C B £

Sat 18 11:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 15:00

Early Spring Walk

Join our Head Gardener on one of these two guided walks to marvel at our array of snowdrops and early spring flowering plants.

Myddelton House Gardens £3.50 per person A B Sat 18

12:00 - 16:00

British Iris Society Early Spring Show

Come and view some of the best of the early Irises in this early spring show.

Myddelton House Gardens A

March 2012 15:30 - 17:00

Bittern Roost Watch A short guided walk followed by a roost watch in the Bittern Information Point with hot drinks and biscuits - we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an elusive Bittern.

Fishers Green Car Park E Sun 15, Sat 21 and Sun 22

Weds 1

The doors open for 2012.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £

January 2012

14:30 - 16:30

Take part in our spooktacular skating session with some eerie goings on… Why not come in fancy dress!

Lee Valley Ice Centre £6 per person (skate hire included) E

February 2012

Sun 18

Striding for Survival

A Walk on the Wild Side

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

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Sun 20

Halloween Disco Skate

Ride Around London

A range of challenges from a 115 mile road course or trail rides. Alternatively, you can just pedal your way through the traffic free Country Park or enjoy the cycling festival.

Visit accesssport.org.uk/ ride-around-london River Lee Country Park £10 - £28 per person E B

Weds 2

December 2011

Sat 28

Sun 4

Helping garden birds can be a lot of fun, and couldn't be easier. The Wild Place, Your Space team will be organising free activities in Lee Valley Park.

For more information visit wildplaceyourspace.org.uk or call 020 8525 0547. E

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park to explore and discover Waltham Abbey Gardens and Tree Park.

Waltham Abbey Gardens E

The Big Garden Birdwatch

Sat 28 - Sun 29 10:00 - 17:00

London Indoor Games

10:00 - 17:00

South East of England Championships

Come and watch as some of the country's best athletes compete.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre E

Calling all athletes to our open competition. For entry forms call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre E B £

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

Weds 7

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and the chance to have your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £5 per person A B

Sat 10

Sun 25

An athletics competition for school years 3 - 7, offering the chance to take part in three different sporting disciplines. For entry forms call 020 8344 7230.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre £8 per entry C B

Sport Relief is back for 2012 and we're looking for participants to join us for the one, three or six mile challenge.

Enter at sportrelief.com Lee Valley Athletics Centre Adult £5, Child £2, Family £12 E B £

Lee Valley Minithon

Sat 17 - Sun 18 10:00 - 17:00

British Masters Championships

Come and watch some of the best British Masters compete against each other.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre E

Sport Relief

From 11:00