December at Lee Valley Regional Park
Date Published: 16/11/2009
Lee Valley Regional Park is hosting a variety of fun-filled activities to celebrate the festive season this year.
Each event will take place within the 10,000 acre award-winning Regional Park which winds its way 26 miles along the banks of the River Lee in Hertfordshire, down through Essex and North London to the East India Dock Basin on the River Thames.
Guided Walk (Sunday 6th December) 10.30-12.30, free, suitable for everyone
Join us for our monthly leisurely paced walk in River Lee Country Park enjoying the scenery and wealth of wildlife
Christmas Greenery Sale (Sunday 13th December) 11.00-15.00, free, suitable for everyone
Come and enjoy our gardens on this open day and fulfil all your Christmas greenery needs. Refreshments available.
Myddleton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG
Turkey and Tinsel, Christmas Lunch Cruise (Wednesday 16th December) 12.30-15.30, suitable for everyone
Get into the festive spirit by enjoying a pre-Christmas lunch on this three hour cruise along the river. To book, contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085.
Lady of Lee Valley Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 6LX
Suitable for everyone £28 per person
Riding Centre Christmas Show (Friday 18th December) free, suitable for everyone
Come along to this family event with festive riding displays and show jumping.
Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Peter Pan on Ice (Friday 18th – Sunday 20th December), tickets from £8, suitable for all the family
Join us for our annual family Christmas Ice Show, with matinee and evening performances.
Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Please book your tickets at www.ticketweb.co.uk, 08444 771 000.
Lee Valley Minithon (Sunday 20th December) 13.00-15.00
An Athletics competition for children aged 8-13, offering the chance to take part in three different sporting disciplines. Booking required; £7; entry forms are available from the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (LVAC), Meridian Way, Picketts Lock, London N9 0AS
Santa Cruise (Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd December) 15.00-16.00 £7.50 per person
Jump aboard the Lady of Lee Valley for mulled wine and mince pies on this one hour cruise. Plus a present for all the children from Santa! To book, contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085
Lady of Lee Valley Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 6LX
The Filter Beds at Christmas (Sunday 27th December) 10.00-12.00, free, suitable for everyone, booking advised
Join the site range for a festive guided walk around the filter beds. Learn about their past and present use and take a closer look at the winter wildlife, and then enjoy a mince pie and hot drink.
Waterworks Nature Reserve, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU
For more information visit http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/ or call 08456 700 600