Lee Valley Park
Overview
A hidden gem just waiting to be discovered! Great for sports, heritage sites, country parks, farms and nature reserves. The Lee Valley Park stretches 26 miles, right from the heart of East London and the Olympic Park through west Essex up into Hertfordshire, following the course of the River Lea (also called Lee).
Visit the Lee Valley Park website
(run by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority)
What makes it special
- Explore the 26 mile length of the Lee Valley
- Visit the Country Parks, cycle the Cycle Paths, and participate in sports activities
- Search out the Farms in the valley
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Herts Young Mariners Base
Herts young Mariners Base is an outdoor activity centre next door to YHA London Lee Valley.
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Lee Valley White Water Centre
Lee Valley White Water Centre is the place to be for unforgettable experiences, family fun and an adrenaline rush.
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Cycling in Lee Valley
Hire your bike from Broxbourne and ride around the village or come back into the country park to explore the landscape and wildlife of the area.
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Alcotraz – London's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Two One Two promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in London. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a notor
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Word on the Water
A floating bookshop on Regent’s Canal towpath. As well as keenly priced books they boast a wood-burning stove, friendly dog and occasional live jazz performances.
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Drink, Shop & Do
Eclectic all-day cafe and designer store in an airy space that also stages evening craft classes.
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The Calthorpe Project
A pleasant, pretty inner-city community space that’s tucked away behind King’s Cross station. Locals gather here to socialise, exercise and get their hands dirty gardening.
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London Zoo
London Zoo is home to 750 species of animals including lions and lizards, monkeys and meerkats, birds and butterflies.
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London Street Art Tour
On this two and a half hour walking tour, your local guide will take you further into East London to discover street art, anti-gentrification movements, Cockney culture and more!
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British Museum Small Group Tour
This 2-hour semi-private tour (8 people max per group) through the British Museum covers all the highlights of the museum including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, the Easter Island statues
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St Paul's Cathedral
The world-famous dome of St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and enjoy the cathedral's awe-inspiring interior.
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London Grim Reaper tour
This 2-hour walking tour begins in the 1400s, a time long before London had an official police force and when tyrants ruled and preyed on the weak.
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Walking and Rambling in London
If you're planning on staying at one of our London hostels, why not download a free map and get out exploring?
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Madame Tussauds
Rub shoulders with Lady Gaga and the Beckhams, have your photo taken with the Usain Bolt or scream in the Chamber of Horrors.
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
Enjoy stunning views of London from the high level walkways of Tower Bridge and discover the beautiful River Thames in the Source to Sea exhibition.
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Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Explore the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived and the theatre for which he wrote. Don't miss the sword-fighting display!
