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Places to visit

From getting active and world class sporting facilities to exploring nature and wildlife at our open spaces there's lots to see and do.

Check out the different categories below:

Green spaces in the park 

Bow Creek Ecology Park

Escape the city on this little green island, just a short walk from Canning Town station

Cornmill Meadows

A mystical meadow where you can see dragonflies darting over the water

Fishers Green

A hub in the middle of River Lee Country Park with sculptures to find, wildlife to see and trails

Hooks Marsh

Hooks Marsh is perfect for nature lovers who are fascinated by waterfowl with multiple lakes

Pindar

Close to Cheshunt station this is a great spot to escape the city, with watersports and YHA on site

Rye Meads Nature Reserve

This stunning nature reserve is run by RSPB and is close to Rye House Gatehouse

Turnford Brook

With wonderful waterbodies, wildlife to watch and picnic benches this is a great place to get away from it all

Wildlife Discovery Centre

Nestled in Fishers Green you'll find this state of the art hide with a Discovery Room and tower giving you a view over Seventy Acres Lake

Broxbourne Riverside

A large grassy area by the river where you can enjoy a riverside lunch

Dobbs Weir

Pack full with walking routes and waterways to explore with a campsite near by

Glen Faba

A short walk from Dobbs Weir, you'll find this secluded area of grassland and reedbeds

Middlesex Filter Beds

Come and see this 19th century water filteration system turned nature reserve

Rammey Marsh

Wildlife such as Water voles, Bee Orchids and Pipistrelle bats can all be spotted

Sewardstone

Explore this woodland area of the park on the edge of London with a campsite nearby

Walthamstow Marshes

Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space

Clayton Hill

Take in the sights of the park from the top of this stunning viewpoint over the Lee Valley

East India Dock Basin

The furthest southern point in the park where you can enjoy views over the Thames to the O2

Gunpowder Park

This former MOD site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats

Nazeing Meads

Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir

River Lee Country Park

1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna

Tottenham Marshes

An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups

WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve

Gardens

Capel Manor Gardens

This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching

Waltham Abbey Gardens

These historic gardens are packed full of stories and open spaces for you and the kids to explore

Forty Hall

Beautiful Jacobean Manor house set in the heart of the leafy Enfield estate

Myddelton House Gardens

This hidden gem in the Enfield gives a whole new meaning to secret garden

Historical sites 

Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadow

Nature reserve near Broxbourne station where you can hire a boat, bike or even pitch up at our almost wild campsite.

Markfield Beam Engine and Museum

Head back to steam power days at this historic building.

Rye House Gatehouse

One of the first brick built houses in England, packed full of history and mystery

Capel Manor Gardens

This great Enfield garden is a home to horticulture and teaching

Myddelton House Gardens

This hidden gem in the Enfield gives a whole new meaning to secret garden

Three Mills Island

Visit the historic mill and enjoy the green open space right next door

Forty Hall

Beautiful Jacobean Manor house set in the heart of the leafy Enfield estate

Royal Gunpowder Mills

Explore the Mills explosive history and see how nature has reclaimed this site. It even has its own herd of deer

Waltham Abbey Gardens

These historic gardens are packed full of stories and open spaces for you and the kids to explore

Sports venues

ESSA Water Activities Centre

Get your paddles at the ready, this watersports centre has a range of activities

Lee Valley Boat Centre

Set on the banks of the River Lee, you can explore the waterways by boat with all the family

Lee Valley Ice Centre

Head down to the coolest place in town and take to the rink, pump some iron or just chill out

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Watch the rapids roll as you soak up the atmosphere at this iconic venue

Herts Young Mariners Base

Set in River Lee Country Park, this centre is known for its open water swimming sessions

Lee Valley Golf Course

Test out the greens on this tricky but fun golf course in north London

Lee Valley Riding Centre

The perfect place for horse lovers in London! There are sessions for every level

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

A hub of culture, art, sport and nature in east London

Lee Valley Athletics Centre

You can try your hand at a range of athletic activities all in one place

Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre

Pick up a hockey stick or racket at this great sports venue in the north of Olympic park

Lee Valley VeloPark

Lap the track and soak up the atmosphere of this London 2012 venue

Places to stay

Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, Broxbourne

You can get the wild feeling with a few of the home comforts

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir

Set in the heart of River Lee Country Park, this campsite is the perfect pitch for outdoor adventures

Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton

Camp in the capital with this north London campsite with great connections to the centre

Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

All the best of city breaks and countryside escapes come together at this campsite

Our marinas

Lee Valley Marina, Springfield

Set in the heart of north London, our marina and chandlery is great for all your boating needs

Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts

In the north of the park, you will find this marina with full workshop and boat yard services as well as a chandlerly on site

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Upcoming events

Our Parks: Beginners Bootcamp - 8 August

Date: 8 August

Time 18 - 19:00

Leyton Marshes

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An Ideal Husband

Date: 9 August

Time: 19:30

Myddelton House Gardens

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Treasure Island

Date: 9 August

Time: 15:00

Myddelton House Gardens

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