Eight London in Bloom Awards for Lee Valley

Six sites across Lee Valley Regional Park have been awarded the highest Gold accolade once again from the prestigious London in Bloom Awards for 2026, and two have been judged the best in the capital.

Bow Creek Ecology Park in Canning Town, East London and Gunpowder Park in Waltham Abbey, Essex received Gold Awards and were judged overall winners in the London category.

London in Bloom has been recognising the Authority’s commitment to maintaining and improving its cherished open spaces for many years.  The 2026 awards mark a decade of all six sites holding Gold status, based on an ‘outstanding’ assessment of 85% or above.

Our award winners are:

Conservation area of the Year and London winner

Bow Creek Ecology Park in Canning Town, East London

Country Park of the Year and London winner

Gunpowder Park in Waltham Abbey, Essex

Heritage Parks & Gardens

Myddelton House Gardens in Enfield

Large Conservation of the Year

Tottenham Marshes in North London

Walthamstow Marshes in East London

WaterWorks Centre Nature Reserve in Leyton, East London

Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority said, “These awards are a fitting tribute to the staff and volunteers at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority who work tirelessly to maintain these important sites.

“We’re thrilled to be recognised with two London category winners this year and for two very different open spaces – one a hidden gem in urban East London, a former industrial site which is now a haven for wildlife and the other an expansive country park, formally a munitions testing range, which today offers scenic walks, cycling trails and varied habitats. Both demonstrate the wide variety of landscapes that make up Lee Valley Regional Park, London’s largest green space.”

These latest accolades come hot on the heels of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority being awarded ten Green Flag Awards in July, including a Green Flag awarded to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which is jointly managed by The London Legacy Development Corporation and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Myddelton House Gardens in Enfield also retained the coveted Green Heritage Site Accreditation for the management and promotion of its historic features, supported by Historic England.

London in Bloom recognises the efforts made by individuals and organisations across Greater London to improve their local environment. The Authority’s sites were judged against parks and open spaces from across London, demonstrating the high standards to which they are maintained.

Lee Valley Regional Park’s green spaces are free to visit throughout the year, with thousands of acres to explore on foot, by bike or by river.