Press Office

Our media centre provides the latest news and information from Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, including news releases, statements, imagery and supporting content for journalists.

If you are a journalist and would like to speak to a member of our press team regarding Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, our legacy, community engagement and environmental work or our open spaces, campsites, gardens or heritage sites please contact us.

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Lee Valley White Water Centre accredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre

1 June 2026

Lee Valley White Water Centre has been accredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), recognising its role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.

A firefighter dressed in water rescue outfit talking to school children by the lake at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Life-saving water safety message for visitors to Lee Valley

11 May 2026

Members of the community from primary-aged children to walkers in their 70s were armed with water safety information and vital life-saving skills at a live #BeWaterAware event at the former London 2012 Olympic venue, Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Five older people walking and chatting together on a bright spring day along a footpath surrounded by trees and foliage.

Get Active in the Lee Valley this Mental Health Awareness Week

11 May 2026

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority has extended its free Get Active programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of communities surrounding the park.

five children dressed in wetsuits and buoyancy aids outside the building at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Lee Valley announces £118,000 community funding pot

30 April 2026

Community groups and registered charities in Essex, Hertfordshire and London can now apply for funding for these and many more bucket list experiences on offer in Lee Valley Regional Park.

A few people in multicoloured kayaks trying out their skills on the rapids while a raft guide watches over them.

Still making a splash – Lee Valley White Water Centre marks 15 years

21 April 2026

London 2012’s first purpose-built Olympic venue, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week – with the announcement of a major World Cup event.

Mallory Franklin, Joe Clarke and Kimberly Woods holding a Union Jack in front of the course at Lee Valley White Water Centre

Lee Valley White Water Centre to host 2027 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup

15 April 2026

The world’s best canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes will return to Lee Valley White Water Centre next summer.

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National quality badge for Learning and Engagement programme

3 March 2026

Learning Outside The Classroom endorsement awarded for educational sessions in the park.

View of the solar panels on the roof of Lee Valley White Water Centre

Shine On!

17 February 2026

Solar panels installed at Lee Valley White Water Centre to help reduce energy usage

Person kneeling down stroking the head of a cow

National Apprenticeship Week 2026

6 February 2026

Moo-ving on up! A career in farming lies ahead for London girl Ellie.