Information updates

Detailed below you’ll find the latest updates which may affect your visit to our open spaces.

If you have any specific queries please contact our general enquiries team.

Update 05/11/24

Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park flooding. We’re very pleased to say that Network Rail have partially completed the works on site. The flooding is beginning to reduce, however we won't be able to fully assess the damage that has been caused and start the reinstatement of the area until all works are completed. In the meantime we have opened up an additional area of the car park as we are confident that the flooding will not reoccur. We appreciate the patience of our visitors and we’ll continue to share information as we have it.

Update 10/06/24

Closure of the bridge on outer the lock gates at East India Dock Basin. We’ve closed the walk way over the outer set of lock gates while we assess the condition of the substructure. To cross over please use the gantry bridge on the inner lock gates.

Update 06/06/24

Toilets at Broxbourne Old Mills and Meadows are currently closed. We’re sorry for the delay in getting these toilets reopened. Our work to fix the fault has shown that the problem with pipe work is more complicated than we’d anticipated. We’re now working on a further solution with new specialist contractors. We know this is frustrating for you and apologise for the delay, but please bear with us while we fix the problem.

Update 21/12/23

Waltham Cross Substation Works at River Lee Country Park. National Grid is enhancing and expanding the Waltham Cross Substation situated in the Fishers Green area of River Lee Country Park to meet the growing electricity demand in the region and facilitate the increased generation of renewable power from offshore wind sources. Originally approved in 2014 and temporarily paused due to a shift in energy demand, the project is now back on course due to heightened offshore wind goals. This initiative is part of the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment program aimed at connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. The initial phase of the project, scheduled for January to March 2024, involves carefully timed vegetation clearance around the substation. This is on National Grid land and has been timed to avoid disturbing bird nesting season. During this time, please expect increased traffic along the access road and HGVs using the route. The second phase of the project is set to begin in May 2024 and extend until 2028.

For further details, please visit nationalgrid.com/NorthLondonReinforcement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact National Grid at northlondonreinforcement@nationalgrid.com or call 0800 279 3408.

Update 27/10/23

Toilets at Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows are currently CLOSED.  This is due to problems with the sewers serving the toilet block. They'll remain closed until repairs have been carried out, at the moment we cannot provide a date when they'll be reopened.

Update 19/10/23

The path at the north end of Bowyers Water, River Lee Country Park, (What3Words - ///learn.banks.sugars) is closed until spring. This is due to the condition of the path and works not being able to start until the spring. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Update 12/10/23

We are extremely disappointed to have just found out that Network Rail has postponed work scheduled for this week which would have stopped the flooding at Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows and its car park.

We have been pressuring them to clear a blockage in a tunnel under the railway track at Broxbourne which has caused flooding for several years.

We have been doing everything in our power to ensure the work would be done and had been working with National Rail on ways that the blockage could be cleared carefully without damaging wildlife habitats. The work was originally planned for October 2022, was postponed to April this year and was then due to start today (Thursday 12 October).

The flooding prevents people visiting the park and using local businesses, especially the café, every winter. Each year the flooding worsens and has severely damaged the meadow, trees and a boardwalk. It’s imperative that it is cleared as quickly as possible.

We are in touch with Network Rail to find out why their plans have suddenly changed and to secure a new date for the works.

We will share information as we have it, but in the meantime If you’d like to discuss this please contact Network Rail on 03457 114 141 or online networkrail.co.uk/communities/contact-us

Update 29/09/23

Bridge closure near Hall Marsh Scrapes in River Lee Country Park. What3Words location: reward.leaps.ramp. Please note the bridge on the path between Showground and Hall Marsh Scrapes is currently closed for inspection and repair - alternative routes avoiding this bridge are available.

Update 10/03/23

Works update on the flooding in Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows car park. This is being caused by a blocked ditch and culvert which normally allows the water to drain from the meadows. The blockage is on land owned by Network Rail who are responsible for clearing it. Unfortunately Lee Valley Regional Park is unable to do anything to alleviate the issue. Network Rail, who need to do the works, which involve closing the railway line, had planned works for March 2023. Unfortunately, we’ve been advised that these works have been delayed and are now planned for September 2023. If you’d like to discuss this please contact Network Rail on 03457 114 141 or online at networkrail.co.uk/communities/contact-us. We apologise for the inconvenienced caused.

Update 03/01/23

Hooks Marsh car park is partially closed due to work being undertaken for National Aviation Fuel Line, which is part of a national infractructure project. There's a temporary car park on Fishers Green Lane or you can alternatively park at Fishers Green car park. 

Update 09/06/22

UK Power Networks are carrying out some works which affect areas near Lea Bridge Road including Leyton Marsh. Cick here for their information about this.