Love Lee Valley
Love Parks Week
Saturday 24 July - Sunday 1 August
Join us for nine days of fun and exciting events as part of national Love Parks Week
London 2012 Open Weekend
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July
The annual UK wide celebration counting down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Take a look at what we've got going on during these two exciting National campaigns.
(All events are free unless otherwise stated)
Creating Images from Nature With Digital Photography
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 July
10.00 - 16.00
WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Course, Lammas Road, Off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7NU
Course Tutor - David Cottridge.
This is a two day course to learn the basics of digital photography.
(It is possible to attend only one of the days, please phone for details)
The programme for the two days is as follows:
Day 1 – Creating the image
The range of subjects offered by natural history photography.
Choosing a digital camera and lenses.
Developing a photographic technique.
The basic elements of picture design.
Improving the visual appeal of your pictures.
Participants should bring a digital camera as there will be both indoor and outdoor sessions.
Day 2 – Processing the image
What is a digital image?
How does digital photography differ from film photography?
Editing your pictures.
Working in Photoshop.
Printing images.
Although not a requirement, it would be useful if participants could bring along a laptop and some digital images they have taken for processing on the day in Photoshop. Those attending day one will have pictures taken on that day.
The course will be held in the WaterWorks Nature Reserve Classroom. There is a cafe on site which can be used for lunch/breaks, alternatively participants can bring their own packed lunch.
Cost: £60.00 for the two days, £35 for one day.
Booking for this course is essential. Adults only.
For more information and to book please contact the Information Service on 08456 770 600.
My Garden in Summer
Saturday 24 July
13.00 to 15.00
Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Take a stroll with the head gardener to admire the beautiful flowers and learn a bit about the history of the garden.
All are welcome, although this event may be better suited for adults.
Adult Price: £5.40, Child Price: £3.80, Concession Price: £3.80
Booking is required.
For more information please contact the Information Service on
08456 770 600
London 2012 Changing Places Volunteer Task
Saturday 24 July
10.00 - 15.00
Walthamstow Marshes, Behind Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QL
Get ahead of the Game and be part of 'Changing Places' and help us to create and develop a cleaner, greener and healthier neighbourhood around Olympic Park.
You need to register for this task by contacting the Information Service on 08456 770 600.
Lee Valley International Horseball Cup
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 July
From 11.00
Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London
E10 7QL
Join us to watch this fast action game. Imagine basketball on horseback, fast paced with a huge amount of excitement. There will also be plenty of opportunity for you to discover how to get involved in the sport and in horse riding in London. Whya not come and have a look around our stables too.
Free for spectators. No booking required.
For more information please contact Lee Valley Riding Centre on 020 8556 2629.
Ride the Park, Rivers and Olympic Venues
Sunday 25 July
Start 10.00
Pindar Car Park (by Cheshunt station), River lee Country Park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 9AJ
See London from a different angle. A guided circular ride of 35 miles throughout the south of the Regional Park. Starting from Cheshunt, we will pass through and by the White Water Canoe Centre site, Gunpowder Park, Tottenham Marshes and Olympic Park to the Thames, stopping for lunch (local cafe or bring a picnic).
Meeting point is Pindar Car Park, River Lee Country Park, Cheshunt at 10.00.
For more information contact the Information Service on 08456 770 600.
London to Cambridge Bike Ride
Sunday 25 July
from 7.30am
Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Picketts Lock, Edmonton N9 0AS
A brilliant day out for all involved! The London to Cambridge bike ride starts at the state of the art Lee Valley Athletics Centre at the Pickett's Lock site and winds through the Lee Valley and the countryside to the finish, 50 miles later at Midsummer Common in the heart of Cambridge.
Costs: £18 to enter. Spectators free!
Summer Skate Spectacular
Monday 26 July
Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QL
Join us for one of our two special sessions... at spectacular prices! What a way to start the summer holidays.
Session 1: 11.00-13.00
Session 2: 13.30-15.30
Adult Price: £ 2.00, Child Price: £ 1.00, Concession Price: £ 1.00 (skate hire not included).
For more information please contact the Ice Centre on 0208 533 3154
Summer Holiday Star Track
Monday 26 to Friday 30 July
10.30 to 14.30
Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Pickett's Lock, Edmonton, N9 0AS
Lee Valley Athletics Centre hosts the ever popular school holiday Star Track scheme for children aged 8 - 15 years old.
Athletics coaches from the centre will be providing tuition in different athletics disciplines to all children in the star track scheme.
Cost: £54.00 when booked at least one week in advance
£44.00 thereafter
For more information or to book please contact:
Lee Valley Athletics Centre 0208 344 7230
Wild About Wetlands Day
Tuesday 27 July
10.00 - 15.30
Waltham Abbey Gardens, Essex EN9 1XQ
Drop into this free family event throughout the day to find out about the amazing creatures that live on Cornmill Meadows!
Go on a dragonfly hunt or try your hand at bird spotting, have a go at pond dipping to discover what lurks beneath the water and take part in our natural arts and craft activities!
This is an event suitable for the whole family. No need to book, just turn up any time on the day. Why not bring a picnic too !
For more information please contact the Information Service on
08456 770 600.
Much Ado About Nothing - Outdoor Theatre
Wednesday 28 July
19.30 - 21.30
WaterWorks Nature Reserve, Lammas Road, Off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7NU
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about a mischievous pair of lovers due to be married.
A large cast, magnificent costumes and an enchanting musical score promise to make this one of the most memorable evenings of the summer.
Picnic with family and friends in the magical surroundings of the beautiful WaterWorks Nature Reserve and enjoy an evening of love, music and beauty.
Cost: Adult: £12.00, Children and concessions: £8.00
Family tickets available
Booking required although there may be some tickets available on the door.
For more information and to book please contact the WaterWorks Nature Reserve on 020 8988 7566
Petunia's Pick of the Month - Birds of Prey
Wednesday 28 July
10.00 - 17.00
Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey
EN9 2EF
Join Petunia Pig down on the farms and meet some of our extra special visitors in our special monthly event.
There will be two flying displays throughout the day and the chance to get up close and have your photo taken with these magnificent birds.
Normal admission proces apply.
For more information contact Lee Valley Park Farms on 01992 892 781
Great Minibeast Safari
Wednesday 28 July
11.00 - 15.00
Bow Creek Ecology Park, Newham, E16 4ST
Join us at Bow Creek Ecology Park for this free family event packed full of fun activities!
Have a go at pond dipping, mini beast hunting, nature trails, quizzes and much much more.
No need to book, just turn up any time throughout the day.
For more information please contact the Information Service on
08456 770 600
Rivers, Heritage and Lakes Ride
Saturday 31 July
Start 10.00
Pindar Car Park (by Cheshunt station), River Lee Country Park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 9AJ
Explore the north of the Regional Park in a guided circular 25 mile ride. The route will take in the White Water Canoe Centre construction site to the south and then follow the river north past the many lakes of the River Lee Country Park to Dobbs Weir, Rye House Gatehouse and Stanstead Innings.
There will be a stop for lunch so why not bring a picnic.
For more information contact the Information Service on 08456 770 600.
Walthamstow Marshes Explorer Guided Walk
Sunday 1 August
10.00 to 12.00
Start point Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QL
Come and join this special two hour guided walk which will look at all aspects of the marshes – birds, history, wild flowers and even the insects of the marshes.
Armed with sweep nets, beating sticks and cameras, discover and record the many hidden treasures that make up this beautiful and historical area of the Lee Valley.
A Walk in the Park
Sunday 1 August
10.30 to 12.30
Meeting point - Fishers Green Car Park, River Lee Country Park, Crooked Mile, EN9 2EF
Join us for a leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park. This months walk is a dog walkers special, so why not bring your four legged friends along!
This is one in a series of guided walks taking place in River Lee Country Park every first Sunday of the month.
For more information please call the Information Centre on 08456 770 600
Jazz in the Garden
Sunday 1 August
18.00 to 20.00
Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG
While away a glorious jazz filled summer evening with BBC jazz singer of the year Anthony Strong and his band. Why not bring a picnic, maybe a glass of wine and a rug!
Cost: Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.00
Booking essential. Seats not provided.
Tickets are non-refundable. The performance will go ahead in all but the worst weather. Cancellation due to the weather is at the discretion of the Event Manager.
For more information and to book please contact the Information Service on 08456 770 600