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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.

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

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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

Layout of the photos in the 2027 volunteers calendar

Competition winning photos used in new calendar to mark Lee Valley Regional Park’s 60th anniversary

2 November 2026

Winning photos from Lee Valley Regional Park’s volunteer photography competition have been published in a 2027 calendar to mark the Park’s 60th anniversary.

Shaun Dawson presenting at the Volunteer Awards

Lee Valley’s Volunteer Awards 2026

28 October 2026

The dedication and passion of Lee Valley Regional Park’s 997 volunteers was celebrated at the Park’s annual Volunteers Awards evening.

Three women taking part in Tai Chi with some leave framing the shot

Our free martial arts classes help people find the right balance

1 October 2026

Sometimes we introduce a health and wellbeing session to our Get Active programme that has far more impact on participants than even we could have hoped for. Read about the impact this session has had.

Blossom with person in the background

Eight London in Bloom Awards for Lee Valley

24 September 2026

Six sites across Lee Valley Regional Park have been awarded the highest Gold accolade at London in Bloom

Image of mens and womens hockey with the KETTLE EuroHockey EuroChamps logo and words 'The Tournament that sticks out next summer'

KETTLE® EuroHockey EuroChamps27 match schedule announced

17 September

Learn about the new format of KETTLE® EuroHockey EuroChamps27 match schedule

Tern and Black Headed Gulls on raft

Bird monitoring in Lee Valley Regional Park

10 August 2026

Lee Valley Regional Park’s 26 mile corridor of diverse landscapes provide a variety of habitats for migratory and resident birds.

An interpretation panel in the foreground, highlighting some of the wildlife at Walthamstow Marshes, surrounded by tall dry grass and fields in the background.

London's parks chiefs unite for heatwave safety appeal

03 August 2026

• City of London Corporation, The Royal Parks charity, The National Trust, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, and Parks for London issue joint safety appeal as Amber heat alert is triggered
• Visitors urged to help prevent wildfires and avoid unsafe swimming during hot, dry weather
• Millions expected to visit London's parks and open spaces during the heatwave

Old and current LVRPA Board Members on a sunny day, some are holding certificates

New members welcomed to our board

28 July 2026

We offer a warm welcome to new and a fond farewell to outgoing members of Lee Valley Regional Park’s board.

Man on bike cycling on a surface pathway through a green open space

Lee Valley Regional Park awarded 10 Green Flag Awards

14 July 2026

Ten open spaces, gardens and heritage sites in Lee Valley Regional Park have been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country with the award of a coveted Green Flag.

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