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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.

For information about our sports and leisure venues please contact the Better press team.

Filming enquiries

If you would like to film at one of our open spaces or nature reserves please contact our film management company Film Fixer.  

Press Office

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Myddelton House

Bulls Cross

Enfield

Middlesex

EN2 9HG

 

press@leevalleypark.org.uk

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News releases

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

21 April 2026

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

London 2012’s first purpose-built Olympic venue, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week – with the announcement of a major World Cup event. Since opening its gates on 22 April 2011, this world class venue has welcomed almost five million people from first paddles to Olympic stars, thrilling international events and a host of funded community programmes, enjoyed by over 15,000 people so far.

Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge eight graphics showing outdoor activities surrounding a large purple Q

3 March 2026

National quality badge for Learning and Engagement programme

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

30 January 2026

Two iconic London venues set to stage a landmark summer of European hockey

London will provide the stage for a landmark summer of international hockey in 2027, with two world-class venues hosting the sport’s best players as EuroChamps27 come to the capital.

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

15 April 2026

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

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

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

17 February 2026

Shine On!

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

Large winged, brown speckled, long beaked bird flying with green shrubs in the background

19 January 2026

Bittern spotted as Lee Valley launches free guided bird walks

Visitors joined Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s conservation team and volunteers at the Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green on Sunday 18 January for this year’s Bittern Roost Watch.

A white horse and two women, wearing riding helmets, smiling for the camera

11 March 2026

New funding for community groups

Underserved groups invited to apply for activity funding.

Person kneeling down stroking the head of a cow

6 February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026

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

Afternoon tea set for two with a variety of finger sandwiches and pastries

26 November 2025

Festive fun for all in Lee Valley

It’s just 29 sleeps until the big day and we have plenty to get you in the festive spirit. Whether you’re looking for something sporty, traditional wreath making, gifting inspiration or simply somewhere to escape the chaos and reconnect with nature – we’ve got you covered.

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