Lee Valley

10  mins walk to town centre.  Local attractions include 10,000 acre Lee Valley Country Park, great for cycling, walking, birdwatching and orienteering.  Hayes Hill petting farm; Waltham Abbey; Royal Gunpowder Mills, Paradise Wildlife Park - all great family and educational attractions.  HYMB multi-activity centre adjacent to hostel offers canoeing, climbing, caving and sailing.  Boat and canoe hire also available nearby at Lee Valley Boat Centre, plus trips by narrow boat on the River Lee.  Lee Valley Park rangers offer educational activities for groups.