Your Top 10 Easter Events at Lee Valley Regional Park!
Date Published: 31/03/2010
Don’t leave home without this list! Here are some of the fantastic, fun-filled activities throughout the Easter holidays. Each event is located in 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.
1. A Walk in the Park, Our Monthly Guided Walk in River Lee Country Park; (Sunday 4 April, 10.30- 12.30, free, suitable for everyone)
Join us for our leisurely paced walk in the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park, enjoying the scenery and diverse wildlife.
Fishers Green Car Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF
2. EA Bowles Society Open Day
(Monday 5 April, 12.00–16.00, Adults £5.20, Concessions £3.60)
Visit our gardens this spring on this charity open day
Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG
3. Treasure Island (Thursday 8 April, 11.00 – 15.00, free)
Join Thames 21 for a free family outdoor treasure hunt. Seek your clues and collect your treasure! Visit www.thames21.org.uk/eventsfor more information.
Three Mills Island, behind the House Mill, Bromley by Bow, E3 3DU
4. Lee Valley Open
(Saturday 10 April, 10.00-17.00, booking essential, entry from £4.00)
An open competition for all age groups from 12 years to veterans across the athletics disciplines. Entry forms available from Lee Valley Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Pickett’s Lock, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
5. Star Track Holiday Scheme
(Monday 12 – Friday 16 April, 13.00 – 16.00 booking essential, from £33)
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 Lee Valley Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (LVAC), Meridian Way, Picketts Lock, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
6. Petunia's Pick of the Month - Eggtastic Easter Fun!
(Wednesday 14 April, 10.00-17.00, normal admission charges apply)
Join Petunia the pig down on the farms for some ‘eggs-traordinary’ Easter excitement.
Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF. Tel: 01992 892 781
7. WaterWorksOpen Day
(Wednesday 14 April, 10.00-16.00, free)
Take part in a whole array of fun activities. Have a go at Tri-golf, touch a snake and smell a skunk, explore the nature reserve and enjoy the arts and crafts on offer. WaterWorks Nature Reserve & Golf Course, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7NU Tel: 020 8988 7566
8. Life under the Lee Boat
(Thursday 15 April, 10.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00, booking essential, £4.80 per person)
Discover what lurks beneath the water in Lee Valley Regional Park. Get close to freshwater mini-beasts and learn about their lifecycles. Lady of Lee Valley Moorings, Lady of the Lee Moorings, Nazeing Rd, Broxbourne, Herts EN10 6LX
9. Waterway Wildlife Discovery Day
(Thursday 15 April, 11.00-15.00, free)
Come and join Thames 21 to discover more about the creatures that live in, on and around the waterways. Have a go at canal dipping, take our bird brain spotting quiz and use the underwater camera to see what lurks beneath! Visit www.thames21.org.uk/eventsfor more information.
Riverside Green, Three Mills House Mill, Bromley by Bow, E3 3DU
10. An Introduction to Nature Photography
(Saturday 17 April, 10.30-13.30, booking essential, £2 members, £3 non-members)
Join David Cottridge for this close-up photography session focusing on insects and plants. An introductory course for digital beginners. To book visit www.tottenhammarshes.org or call 020 8808 1341.
Tottenham Marshes, Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD
For more information on all events visit www.leevalleypark.org.ukor call 08456 770 600
Lee Valley Regional Park is playing an active part in the London 2012 Games. The new White Water Canoe Centre (just north of the M25 between Waltham Abbey and Waltham Cross) and the VeloPark and Hockey and Tennis Centres in Olympic Park will be owned, managed and funded by Lee Valley Regional Park in legacy. They join our existing sports facilities which include Lee Valley’s Athletics Centre, Riding Centre and Ice Centre to create a chain of sporting excellence across the region.
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For more information please contact Lee Valley Regional Park Authority:
Michelle Rosenberg: 01992 709 830, (M) 07920 810 403, (E) mrosenberg@leevalleypark.org.uk