Whats on Guide 2012

Dobbs Weir Car Park

Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

Old Mill & Meadows

Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3DU

Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 0AS

Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London E4 7RA

Off Station Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX

Tottenham Marshes

Lee Valley Regional Park Awards • East India Dock Basin - E14 9QS

12 • Bow Creek

Bow Creek Ecology Park (E16) Ecology East Park E16Basin 4ST India-Dock (E14) 12

CANNING TOWN

11 • Three Mills Island - E3 3DU 11

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Three Mills Island (E3)

Golf Centre - E10 7NU Golf Centre (E10) • Lee Valley Riding Centre - E10 7QL (E10) Lee Valley Riding Centre • Lee Valley Ice CentreLee- Valley E10Ice7QL Centre (E10) • Walthamstow Marshes - E10Marshes 7QL (E10) Walthamstow • Leyton Marsh - E10 7QL

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10 • WaterWorks Nature Reserve & WaterWorks Nature Reserve & 10 9

• Tottenham Marshes - N17 0XD Tottenham Marshes (N17) 9 Lee Valley Boat Centre (EN10) • Lee Valley Park 2Farms - EN9 2EF Lee Valley Mooring (EN10) • Fishers Green Car Park - EN9 2EF

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• YHA London Lee Valley - EN8 9AJ 3 Lee Valley Park Farms (EN9) • Herts Young Mariners Base - EN8 9AJ Fishers Green Car Park (EN9) • Pindar Car Park - EN8 9AJ

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• Lee Valley White Water - EN9 1AB Herts Centre Young Mariners Base (EN8) • Cornmill Meadows & Dragonfly Cornmill Meadows and Dragonfly Sanctuary - EN95 2ES Sanctuary- (EN9) • Waltham Abbey Gardens EN9 1XQ Abbey 3GP Farmhouse & Gardens (EN9) • Gunpowder Park - EN9

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• Myddelton House Gardens - EN2 9HG

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• Lee Valley Campsite - E4 7RA

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• Lee Valley Athletics Centre - N9 0AR Lee Valley Athletics Centre (N9) 8 • Lee Valley Golf Course - N9Golf0AR Lee Valley Course (N9) • Lee Valley Camping Lee & Caravan - N9 0AR Valley CampingPark & Caravan • Picketts Lock BowlsPark Club (N9) - N9 0AR 7

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9 8

Lee Valley Campsite (E4) Myddelton House Gardens (EN2)

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Gunpowder Park (EN9)

River Lee Cou ntry

4

YHA Lee Valley Cheshunt (EN8)

Lee Valley Regional Park Events Guide

Park

What’s on

Old Mill & Meadows (EN10)

Why not come and spend a relaxing night or even a whole week with us. We have beds to suit all tastes from woodland cabins and cocoons to camping and caravan sites.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is playing a key part in the most exciting event in the world this year - the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games!

Where to stay

Let the Games begin!

Make sure you catch all the Olympic and Paralympic action taking place in the four venues Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will run after the Games:

Explore Lee Valley

We’re working closely with the organisers to create a Games which will live on in the memories of participants, spectators and the people of the UK for generations to come - and to make sure it has lasting permanent benefits for everyone.

Lee Valley currently runs Lee Valley White Water Centre just north of the M25 near Waltham Cross, and we’ll take on another three venues in legacy after the Games – Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centres on the Olympic Park in Stratford.

These new centres will join the world class sports venues the Authority already runs to add to the wonderful chain of sporting excellence along the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre Lee Valley Regional Park.

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

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.

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

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

Three Mills House, Tidal Mill & Green

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Join the fun!

Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ

YHA London Lee Valley

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

WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ

Waltham Abbey Gardens

Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG

find • Lee Valley BoatWhere Centre - to EN10 6LXus • Lady of Lee Valley Mooring - EN10 6LX Rye-Meads Nature Reserve (SG12) 1 • Broxbourne Riverside EN10 6LX House Gatehouse • Old Mill & MeadowsRye - EN10 6LX (EN11)

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’re 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. Bring your friends and family to explore, discover and enjoy the hundreds of great days out that Lee Valley has to offer.

Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0EH

Rye House Gatehouse Showground Site, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AB

River Lee Country Park Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ

Myddelton House Gardens

Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR

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There’s something for everyone in our spring and summer events guide, from family cycle rides, 10k runs and guided walks to outdoor jazz, ice skating spectaculars and selection events for Team GB athletes!

visitleevalley.org.uk 08456 770 600 All details correct at time of printing February 2012.

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 Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB

Lee Valley White Water Centre Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Lee Valley Riding Centre Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Lee Valley Park Farms Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Pindar Car Park

Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD

Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park

Bidder Street, London E16 4ST

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

Where to find us Where to stay WaterWorks Based in Leyton, East London, the WaterWorks Nature Reserve is a 10 minute walk from the Olympic Park.

During the Games the WaterWorks will be transformed into a campsite providing affordable accommodation on the doorstep of the Olympic Park. The site will be managed by the Camping and Caravanning Club and will boast 320 pitches, full camping facilities and onsite catering.

Lee Valley Campsite Sewardstone With cocoons and wood cabins plus tent and caravan pitches, Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone is near the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park, where you can enjoy boating, picturesque cycling and walking routes and some of Britain’s rarest wildlife. Central London is less than 40 minutes away.

Prices from £45 per night (min 3 night stay) to book call 0845 130 7633 or visit 2012camping.co.uk for more information.

For more information and bookings call 020 8529 5689

YHA London Lee Valley

Canoe Slalom

Sunday 29 July – Thursday 2 August Lee Valley White Water Centre

Lee Valley Youth Hostel at Cheshunt is the perfect place to stay for a short break.

Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park

BMX

Designed as a small village, the Lee Valley Youth Hostel is set within the beautiful surroundings of River Lee Country Park, and is the ideal location for an affordable stay within easy access to a host of leisure facilities and activities. It’s five minutes from Cheshunt railway station from where it’s just 30 minutes to the centre of London.

Situated in Edmonton, north London, Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park is the perfect place to base yourself and is just 30 minutes from the Olympic Park by public transport.

Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 August BMX Track

Track Cycling Thursday 2 – Tuesday 7 August Velodrome

The site also boasts new cocoons and woodland cabins along with an 18-hole golf course and there’s a 12-screen Odeon cinema quite literally on your doorstep.

Paralympic Track Cycling Thursday 30 August – Sunday 2 September Velodrome

For more information and bookings call 0845 371 9057

For more information and bookings call 020 8803 6900

Wheelchair Tennis For more information on Lee Valley Regional Park visit us at: visitleevalley.org.uk or call us on 08456 770 600

Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR

Lee Valley Athletics Centre Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX

Broxbourne Riverside Moorings Lea Valley Road, Chingford, Essex E4 7PX

King George Sailing Club Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP

Gunpowder Park Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Fishers Green Car Park

Lee Valley Ice Centre Walthamstow Marshes

Bow Creek Ecology Park

Event Locations

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Fantastic events March to September 2012 Saturday 1 – Saturday 8 September Eton Manor

April 2012

March 2012 Sun 4

10:30 - 12:30

A Walk in the Park

Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park to explore and discover Cornmill Meadows and Tree Park.

Starting in Waltham Abbey Gardens car park E Weds 7

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £6.50 per person A B Sat 10

13:00 - 17:30

Lee Valley Minithon

An athletics competition for school years 3 - 7, offering the chance to take part in three different sporting disciplines. Entry forms available from the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 Lee Valley Athletics Centre £8.50 per child C B Sat 10

10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places Volunteer Task

Mon 12 - Weds 14

07:00 - 17:00

Southern Counties International Judge System Competition Come and watch novice, junior and senior skaters compete.

Lee Valley Ice Centre £1 per person E Sat 17 - Sun 18

Sun 25

10:00 - 16:00

In Focus Optical Sales

Join In Focus in the Bittern Information Point for expert guidance and the chance to purchase optical equipment.

Fishers Green E

09:00 - 17:00

British Masters Championships

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

Lee Valley Athletics Centre E Sun 25

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 weird and wonderful myths and folklore.

Starting in Old Mill & Meadows car park E Sun 1

From 10:00

Edmonton Rotary Club 10k and Fun Run

Take part in the 10k or one mile fun run. For more information and to book visit edmontonrotary.org.uk Lee Valley Athletics Centre

From 11:00

U13 & U15 Indoor Pentathlon and Open Meeting

Test your skills over the five pentathlon disciplines or compete in our open track events. Entry forms available from the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 or visit the website.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre £5 - £10 per person C B

Sun 1

Sat 31 - Sun 1 April 12:00 - 16:00

Special Olympics

Lee Valley Athletics Centre is delighted to host this national event. Spectators welcome.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre E

Sun 25

From 10:30

Sport Relief Mile

Get ready for 2012 with Sport Relief and make like a pro by doing your mile at a centre of excellence, where some of the GB hopefuls train!

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 £6, child £3, family £15 E B

E B £

Weds 4

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month from March - September 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 £6.50 per person A B Fri 6 - Mon 9

10:00 - 17:00

Petunia’s Pick Eggtastic Easter Fun

Join Petunia the pig down on the farms for some eggs-traordinary Easter excitement.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £

Get ahead of the game and be part of ‘Changing Places’ and help us to develop a cleaner and greener neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book contact changingplaces@london2012.com Bow Creek Ecology Park A B

Sat 7

11:30 - 16:30

Top Dog

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

Tottenham Marshes E

Sun 1

A Walk in the Park

10:30 - 12:30

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. This walk will look at the different varieties of dragonfly found on Cornmill Meadows.

Starting in Waltham Abbey Gardens car park E Weds 4

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month from March - September 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 £6.50 per person A B Sat 14

10:00 - 16:00

Improving Your Digital Photography

Join our award winning Senior Gardener in the beautiful surrounds of Myddelton House Gardens to improve your photography skills.

Myddelton House Gardens £55 per person or £95 for both courses A B Sat 14

19:00 - 21:00

She Stoops to Conquer - Outdoor Theatre

Following last years sell out tour, DOT Productions presents this light-hearted comedy by Oliver Goldsmith. A celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

To book tickets visit dot-productions.co.uk or call 07583 334 457 Myddelton House Gardens £10 in advance, £12 on the door A B

Sat 7

10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places Volunteer Task

Get ahead of the game and be part of ‘Changing Places’ and help us to develop a cleaner and greener neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book contact changingplaces@london2012.com Walthamstow Marshes A B Sat 7

10:00 - 16:00

The Really Wild Watch

Get closer to the spectacular wildlife on your doorstep with the Wild Place Your Space Team and explore the Lee Valley through this series of mini-events. For more information visit the website wildplaceyourspace.org.uk Meet in Lee Valley Ice Centre car park F Sun 8

Mystery Cycle Ride

10:00 - 16:00

The Really Wild Watch

Get closer to the spectacular wildlife on your doorstep and explore the Lee Valley through this series of mini-events. For more information visit the website wildplaceyourspace.org.uk Tottenham Marshes F Tues 10 - Fri 13

Star Track

10:00 - 17:00

GB Canoeing Selection Trials for London 2012

Can you spot a potential Gold Medallist? Come and see the country’s best battle the rapids in this national competition and aim for selection towards the 2012 Games. To book visit gbcanoeing.org.uk Lee Valley White Water Centre

13:00 - 16:00

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 contact the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 Lee Valley Athletics Centre C B £

Sat 14

13:00 - 18:00

Blooming Beds and Bees

A free community event from the Tottenham Hale Allotment Society.

Come and learn about all things horticulture, watch the judging in the flower show and taste some delicious local produce.

Tottenham Marshes E Weds 18

11:00 - 12:00

Kitchen Garden Tour

Mon 23 - Fri 31 August Sessions at 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30

Summer Skate Spectacular 2012

Skate the day away in our specially priced, one hour holiday skate sessions.

Lee Valley Ice Centre £5 per person including skate hire E

Join our Senior Kitchen Gardener for a one hour tour exploring the seasonal highlights of a productive kitchen garden.

Myddelton House Gardens £2.50 per person A B Sun 22

Mon 23 - Fri 27

Star Track

13:00 - 16:00

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 contact the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 Lee Valley Athletics Centre C B £

Star Track

A Walk in the Park

10:30 - 12:30

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. This walk will explore the beautiful area around Glen Faba.

Starting in Dobbs Weir car park E

18:00 - 20:00

Join us for the second of two laid back summer evenings enjoying the music in these beautiful gardens. Why not bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine!

Myddelton House Gardens Adult £7.50, conc £6 or book both music events for adults £13, conc £10 E B

Weds 1

Sun 5

A 60 mile biking challenge. For more information and to book visit bike-events.com Lee Valley Athletics Centre From £18.50 A B

Tues 7

From Fri 27

Summer in the Saddle

Take advantage of our special summer riding lessons out and about in the beautiful open spaces surrounding Lee Valley Riding Centre.

Lee Valley Riding Centre E B £ Sat 28

11:00 - 16:00

Thurs 9 Sessions start at 13:00 & 13:30

Magnificent Minibeasts Boat Trip

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 15:30

Wild About Wetlands Day

Mon 30 - Fri 10 August

Natures Games

Join us daily for a range of free activities to celebrate the champions of the WaterWorks Nature Reserve.

WaterWorks Nature Reserve E

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month for a tour of Myddelton House Gardens, followed by coffee and cake, useful hints and tips and your questions answered in our own Gardeners’ Question Time.

Myddelton House Gardens £6.50 per person A B

10:30 - 12:30

Birds of the Marshes

Lee Valley Open

10:00 - 18:00

An open competition for all age groups from 12 years to veterans across the athletic disciplines.

Entry forms available from the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 or visit the website.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre From £4 A B Mon 16 - Fri 20

09:00 - 18:00

IJS Qualifier for British Championships

Come and watch novice, junior and senior skaters compete to qualify for the British Championships.

Lee Valley Ice Centre Spectators 50p E Sat 28

From 11:00

International Horseball Competition

Horseball is an exciting equestrian sport, similar to basketball on horseback. Watch as British and French teams challenge for the Lee Valley Cup. Spectators are welcome to watch and look around our stables.

Lee Valley Riding Centre E Sat 12

Sat 5

Sat 14

Sun 6 - Mon 7

13:30 - 15:30

Walking in the Footsteps of Mr Bowles

12:00 - 16:00

British Iris Society Late Spring Show

Come and view some of the best irises in this late spring show.

Myddelton House Gardens A

Crawl Aboard! Keep your eyes peeled for flying insects and learn all about Lee Valley invertebrates.

Explore the creepy crawlies habitat and go on a hunt for close up views of our marvellous minibeasts.

Broxbourne Riverside Moorings Adult £8.45, child £8 C B Mon 13 - Fri 17

13:00 - 16:00

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 C B £ Weds 15

Petunia’s Pick Scarecrow Making

10:00 - 17:00

Join Petunia the pig down on the farms and help us make scarecrows to keep the birds away from our crops.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £

Mon 20 - Fri 24

Star Track

13:00 - 16:00

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 contact the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230 Lee Valley Athletics Centre C B £ Weds 22

10:00 - 17:00

Petunia’s Pick - Tropical Inc

Join Petunia the pig down on the farms for another chance to touch a snake or smell a skunk with Tropical Inc. Lee Valley Park Farms F £ Sat 25

13:30 - 15:30

Walking in the Footsteps of Mr Bowles

Join our Senior Gardener for an informative tour highlighting the history of one of England’s great plantsmen. Take a closer look into these remarkable and historically significant gardens.

Myddelton House Gardens £3.50 per person A B

Pete Lambert leads a birdwatchers walk to see how the spring migrants are doing. No birdwatching experience is necessary as experts will be on hand to help you with identification. To book contact the Friends of Tottenham Marshes on 020 8808 1341 Tottenham Marshes £2 members, £4 non-members A B

Sun 6

Dawn Chorus Walk

04:30 - 06:30

Join the East London Birders Forum for this early morning guided walk to listen to the wonders of bird song at dawn.

Fishers Green car park A B Sun 6

A Walk in the Park

10:30 - 12:30

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. For those of you who don’t want to get up too early, this is another chance to learn about the dawn chorus.

Starting in Fishers Green car park E

Join our Senior Gardener for an informative tour highlighting the history of this remarkable man and his gardens.

Myddelton House Gardens £3.50 per person A B Sat 12

10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places Volunteer Task

Get ahead of the game and be part of ‘Changing Places’ and help us to develop a cleaner and greener neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book contact changingplaces@london2012.com Meet in Lee Valley Riding Centre car park A B Sat 12

The Great British Cucumber Festival

Top Dog

Take a Walk on the Wild-Flower Side

10:00 - 12:00

Join our wild flower expert for a leisurely stroll around Wild Marsh West, taking a look at some of the beautiful flora found on this site.

Tottenham Marshes A B Sat 19

11:00 - 16:00

Sailing Club Open Day

Come and try some of the exciting watersports on offer. For more information visit kgsc.org.uk King George Sailing Club E Sun 20

From 10:00

Lee Valley 10k and Family Fun Run

An event for all ages and abilities through the scenic pathways of River Lee Country Park. Why not challenge yourself to a 10k or come for a jog with the entire family.

River Lee County Park 10k £10, Fun Run £5 E B

Sun 2

A Walk in the Park

10:30 - 12:30

10:00 - 15:00

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

Gunpowder Park E

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. This walk will take a close look at the secretive lives of Water Vole.

Starting in Old Mill & Meadows car park E Weds 5

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month from March - September 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 £6.50 per person A B

Sat 8 - Sun 9

11:00 - 16:00

Enjoy free entry to one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and discover the amazing history behind this Grade l listed building.

Rye House Gatehouse E

10:00 – 16:00

Summer Wildlife Spectacular

Join the Wild Place Your Space team for a free activity packed summers day to celebrate the Lee Valley and its spectacular wildlife.

Please visit wildplaceyourspace. org.uk to find out more information.

WaterWorks Nature Reserve E

Sat 29 - Sun 30

15:00 - 18:00

Woodland Walk and Cream Tea Cruises

Enjoy a cream tea cruising on the river and a short guided walk in the park. To book contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085 Broxbourne Riverside Moorings Adult £14, child £10 E B Sun 3

A Walk in the Park

10:30 - 12:30

Why not join us for one of our monthly guided walks in River Lee Country Park. This walk will focus on the different varieties of orchid growing in the Regional Park.

Starting in Pindar car park E Tues 5

10:00 - 15:00

Jubilee Cycle Ride

Join us to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee with this 15 mile circular ride passed Lee Valley White Water Centre and onto the viewing area at Olympic Park. We’ll stop for refreshments along the way.

Starting in Pindar car park A B

Weds 6

10:00 - 11:30

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month from March - September 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 Ti me.

Myddelton House Gardens £6.50 per person A B Weds 6

Join us on the farms to celebrate Open Farm Sunday. There’s all the usual treats and delights plus a whole host of extra activities for you to enjoy - and entry is just £1 per person!

Lee Valley Park Farms £1 per person F

Petunia’s Pick - Tropical Inc

Join Petunia the pig down on the farms and meet some of our very special exotic visitors.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £ Sat 16

10:00 - 15:00

London 2012 Changing Places Volunteer Task

Get ahead of the game and be part of ‘Changing Places’ and help us to develop a cleaner and greener neighbourhood around Olympic Park. To book contact changingplaces@london2012.com Meet in Lee Valley Riding Centre car park A B 09:00 - 14:00

Top Dog

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

Tottenham Marshes E

10:00 - 16:00

10:00 - 17:00

Open Farm Sunday

10:00 - 17:00

Sun 17

Weds 30

Sun 17

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Improving Your Digital Photography

Weds 20

11:00 - 12:00

Kitchen Garden Tour

Join our Senior Kitchen Gardener for a one hour tour exploring the seasonal highlights of a productive kitchen garden.

Myddelton House Gardens £2.50 per person A B Sun 24

18:00 - 20:00

Music at Myddelton - Jazz

Join us for the first of two laid back summer evenings enjoying the music in these beautiful gardens. Why not bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine!

Myddelton House Gardens Adult £7.50, conc £6 or book both music events for Adults £13, conc £10 E B

Join our award winning Senior Gardener in the beautiful surrounds of Myddelton House Gardens to improve your photography skills.

Myddelton House Gardens £55 per person or £95 for both courses A B

Events to watch out for

Rye House Gatehouse Heritage Open Days

Sat 15

Sat 2 - Sun 3

11:00 - 17:00

Celebrate local foods with all things cucumber! There’ll be local producers of jams, sausages, bread, cakes and a whole host of tasty goodies to try and things to do.

Waltham Abbey Gardens E Sun 13

Sat 19

Countryside Live

Sun 16

Family Cycle Ride

10:30 - 15:00

A 15 mile circular cycle ride through the beautiful River Lee Country Park taking in picturesque views of the lakes and rivers.

Stopping for lunch or a picnic at Lee Valley Park Farms Café.

Starting in Old Mill & Meadows car park F B Sat 22 - Sun 23

Various times

Open House Weekend

Explore some of the wonderful buildings within the Regional Park on this free open weekend. Marvel at the magnificent Myddelton House and its Gardens (Sunday only) and see the inner workings of a mill house.

Myddelton House Gardens and Three Mills E

Every Saturday

Parkrun

From 09:00

Join us for a weekly 5k timed run in the park. This event is free but you must register in advance at parkrun.org.uk Gunpowder Park E B Sat 19 May - Fri 27 July

Olympic Torch Relay

Fri 27 July - Sun 12 August

London 2012 Olympic Games

Watch out for the events taking place at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority legacy venues - Canoe Slalom at Lee Valley White Water Centre and Track Cycling at the Velodrome.

Check the website for details of where you can see the Olympic Torch visiting the Regional Park.

Sat 20 October

Parkinson’s Night Run Are you looking for a 5k or a 10k challenge with a difference?

Run the pathways of River Lee Country Park in the dark and all in the name of charity. For more information and to register visit parkinsons.org.uk River Lee Country Park A B £ Sun 28 October

Kilomathon This new challenge comes to London! Put yourself to the test by completing one of four distances.

To enter visit kilomathon.com Lee Valley Athletics Centre and River Lee Country Park From £7 E B

Sat 21 - Sun 29 July

Love Parks Week Why not get out in the park and take part in celebrating your local green spaces.

Sun 18 November

RNLI Reindeer Run

10:00 - 17:00

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 enter visit rnli.org.uk/reindeer River Lee Country Park E B £

Don’t miss a weekend packed with wildlife and countryside activities, arena displays, natural arts and crafts, guided walks, workshops, exhibitors and much, much more!

WaterWorks Nature Reserve Adult single day pass £4, two day pass £6, child free E

Weds 29 - Sun 9 September

Take part in a host of free activities including pond dipping, dragonfly hunts, natural arts and crafts and a treasure trail.

Waltham Abbey Gardens F

Sat 8

London 2012 Paralympic Games

19:30 - 21:30

Things that DON’T go Bump in the Night

Sailing Club Open Day

Come and try some of the exciting watersports on offer. For more information visit kgsc.org.uk King George Sailing Club E

10:00 - 11:30

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

September 2012

Join our Head Gardener on the first Wednesday of every month from March - September 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 £6.50 per person A B

Join Petunia the pig down on the farms to learn what lives above our heads and beneath our feet.

Lee Valley Park Farms F £

From 07:30

Music at Myddelton Simply Saxophone

10:00 - 11:30

Petunia’s Pick - Love-A-Bug Day

London to Cambridge Bike Ride

Sun 22

Weds 1

Gardeners’ Coffee Morning

Weds 2

E B £

10:00 - 15:00

A circular 25 mile cycle ride in the picturesque north of the park, heading through River Lee Country Park and onto the new Cycle 1 Path to Roydon. Stopping for lunch or a picnic along the way.

Starting in Pindar car park A B Sun 8 - Mon 9

Fri 13 - Sun 15

August 2012

July 2012

June 2012

May 2012

Thurs 30

Sessions start at 13:00 & 13:30

Wonderful World of Waterbirds Boat Trip

Grab your binoculars, climb aboard and discover the wonderful world of birds! Learn about their habitats, adaptations and ways of life. Make a pine cone bird feeder, decorate a feather bird or create a bird picture with hand prints!

Broxbourne Riverside Mooringscha Adult £8.45, child £8 C B

Discover what comes out after dark with this exciting night packed full of nature. From stargazing to bat detecting, alien life forms to moths, making your own rocket to discovering what’s hidden deep in the universe in our planetarium.

There’s something fun and exciting for all ages.

Lee Valley Park Farms Adult £5, child free E B

Watch out for the events taking place at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority legacy venues - Track Cycling at the Velodrome and Wheelchair Tennis at Eton Manor.

Event listings key

visitleevalley.org.uk 08456 770 600

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

£ Admission prices apply

Events are free unless otherwise stated.