discover your 10,000 acre classroom

2015 /2016

Discover your 10,000 acre classroomin Lee Valley Regional Park

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Contents

Your 10,000 acre classroom 02

London 2012 legacy 03

Outdoor learning programmes 04

Who are our programmes for? 05Primary schools and groups 06Secondary schools, post 16 and youth groups 13Outdoor learning venues 17

Sporting activities Schools, post 16 and groups 20

Hockey and tennis 21Cycling 22Paddlesport 24Athletics 26Horse riding 28Ice skating 30

Extend your stay 31

Map inside back cover

FAQs back of map

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London 2012 legacy

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Your 10,000 acre classroomActivities for schools, colleges, universities, special needs and youth groups in Lee Valley Regional Park

Lee Valley VeloPark • Bring the Geography and

Design & Technology curricula to life with our specially created Lee Valley VeloPark legacy programmes, the first of their kind in the UK (see page 11 and 15).

• Let your students feel the adrenalin as they experience track, BMX, mountain or road cycling in the iconic London 2012 venue for themselves (see page 22).

• Create an action packed day by combining one of our innovative new Geography and Design & Technology programmes with a cycling session.

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre• Take advantage of the

outstanding facilities for hockey and tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, host venue of Wheelchair Tennis during the London 2012 Paralympic Games (see page 21).

• Encourage your students to try a game of hockey with Rush Hockey and Quicksticks, adapted versions of the game aimed at getting more players into the sport (see page 21).

Lee Valley White Water Centre• Take a unique look

at Geography in action with the “White water investigation” programme (see page 16).

• Develop teamworking and communications skills embracing the values of the London 2012 Games on our orienteering course (see page 16).

• Combine one of the outdoor learning programmes with a raft down the rapids or a canoeing session for a full day of adventure.

Walk in the footsteps of heroes

Did you know that Lee Valley Regional Park includes several of the most spectacular venues from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?

By visiting these venues you can relive the sporting and cultural achievements of the London 2012 Games and inspire young people with the legacy of a memorable summer.

Several of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venues offer both outdoor learning programmes and sporting activities – providing a fantastic opportunity to combine the two for a great day out.

Lee Valley Regional Park stretches for 26 miles across London, Essex and Hertfordshire. This fantastic park features a diverse mix of heritage sites, nature reserves and open green spaces alongside world class sports venues.

The park offers unique opportunities to young people through specially created outdoor learning programmes and a wide range of sporting activities.

From minibeast hunting and orienteering to river walks and farm tours; from horse riding and cycling to ice skating and white water rafting there’s something here for everyone, whatever their age, ability or interest.

Take a look inside this booklet to find out how we can help you provide your group with the experience of a lifetime!

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Outdoor learning programmesThe Youth and Schools Service at Lee Valley Regional Park is here to help you enthuse your group.

0504 To book call 08456 770 607 or email [email protected]

The Youth and Schools Service has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

I was really impressed. The children enjoyed it and the teaching was great.D. Malaponti, London Fields Primary School

To help you make the most of the park, a diverse range of outdoor learning programmes has been created especially for schools, post 16, special needs and youth groups.

The half day programmes are led by experienced staff and you can make a full day by choosing two programmes or by adding a sporting activity (see page 20). To make sure you get the most out of your visit activities can be tailored to suit the needs of your group.

The activities aim to engender a sense of ownership and understanding of the natural world, drawing on internationally important nature reserves and a wide array of species and habitats.

Who are our programmes for?The wide range of programmes have been designed to appeal to young people from all backgrounds to help them make the most of these open spaces within easy reach of urban areas. Each of the programmes delivers specific topics from the curriculum in a uniquely engaging and hands on way, providing an unforgettable outdoor learning experience.

Primary schools Activities have been developed to fit the existing National Curriculum for Reception, Key Stage 1 and 2 and also the new primary curriculum.

Secondary schools and post 16 Activities will bring to life the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4, GCSE, BTEC, A level and degree criteria. We’re also able to cater for groups of up to 800 on orienteering sessions and whole year groups on other programmes.

All the primary and secondary programmes on the following pages can be adapted for youth groups and can help members achieve their outdoor badges and award schemes. Lee Valley Regional Park with its 10,000 acres of open spaces and heritage venues is ideal for hosting events with large numbers of participants. Why not bring all the groups in your region together for a huge orienteering competition? Get in touch with the Youth and Schools Service to plan your visit.

SUBJECTS Art & Design

Design & Technology

English

Geography

History

Physical Education

Science

Team Building

SUITABLE FOR AGESREC Reception (4 - 5 Years)

KS1

Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Years)

KS2


KS3


KS4 Key Stage 4 (14 - 16 Years)

P16 Post 16 Years

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O P

RO

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Special schools and groups with special needs Specially designed, adaptable programmes and project weeks are available to suit the needs of groups with a range of disabilities or educational needs.

We can also adapt mainstream programmes to suit your groups. Staff running these activities are Makaton trained.

Students can combine a range of short, sensory, art and environmental activities through the Explore project; options include the unnatural tree trail, clay sculpting, apple bird feeders, minibeast hotels and nature’s impressions.

To find out more contact the Youth and Schools Service.

Youth groups

A&D

ENG

GEO

HIS

PE

SCI

TB

D&T

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Primary schools and groups Give your children a unique outdoor experience and make the most of our 10,000 acres of wildlife, nature reserves and heritage sites with one of these specially created outdoor learning programmes.

Each programme takes two hours unless otherwise stated and has been mapped to the curriculum. Guidance as to the curriculum topics, more detail on the programme and teacher’s guides can be found at visitleevalley.org.uk/primary

Project booklets will be provided on the day of your visit if required for the programme.

Price per student: £5.00 per half day £7.80 per full day (unless otherwise stated).

Minimum charge for 20 students (15 for youth groups, 10 for special needs).

Prices are inclusive of VAT.

Information on all our venues is given on pages 17 to 19.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!

06 07To book call 08456 770 607 or email [email protected]

Autumn fruits, seeds and leaves Subjects:

SCI

Experience the amazing changes in plants during autumn. Students use role play games to understand a seed’s needs for life, test their skills on the squirrel nut hunt, collect and identify leaves, then plant their own seed to take home.

Abbey trail Subjects:

HIS

The unique setting of Waltham Abbey Gardens provides the perfect venue for a local history study which takes students back in time.Students use role play, games, sensory activities, chronology and investigation skills to explore archaeological remains and discover the story of Waltham Abbey’s important historical past.

Art of nature Subjects:

A&D

Use the wonder of nature to inspire your students. Pick and mix from a wide range of nature based art and craft activities tailored to topics and seasons. Students take an investigative, hands-on approach and use a wide range of art and design techniques to explore colours and textures of natural materials within the park. Options include natural clay sculpting, flower pounding, nature’s symmetry and mud painting.

Suitable for: KS1

KS2

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley

Available: all year Suitable for: KS1

KS2

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley

Available: September – November

Suitable for: KS2

Venue:Waltham Abbey Gardens

Available: all year (Tuesday and Wednesday)

The children had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the whole session... we were very impressed with the content and learning experiences you provided.Tarah Donohue, Sybourn School

Fantastic workshop, well organised and nicely run. The children and adults really enjoyed it.Alex Pierides, Chesterfield School, participated in Explore project

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Bitterns and other waterbirds Subjects:

SCI

GEO

Explore the habitat of one of the rarest birds in the Lee Valley. Migrate to our bird hide and use binoculars to observe and record waterbird behaviour in this internationally important habitat.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue: River Lee Country Park (Fishers Green)

Available: all year Canals and riverside history Subjects:

HIS

Cruise back in time to discover how the River Lee Navigation helped to shape the local area and have the chance to get creative experimenting with canal art.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue:Broxbourne Riverside

Available: all year (except November)

Price: £11.50 per student, includes boat hire (minimum charge for 20 students)

Cunning running Subjects:

GEO PE Explore the park with our introduction to the exciting sport of orienteering. This fun fuelled competition allows groups to learn and reinforce important team building and map skills whilst challenging them to answer our nature quiz for extra points. Alternatively, engage your students with the Lee Valley Challenge: a London 2012 Games fact-finding mission. The class will be split into small groups, each of which must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for: KS2

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, Tottenham Marshes

Available: all year

DIY minibeast Subjects:

SCI

D&T

Students take their inspiration from nature as they create their own models of marvellous minibeasts from recycled material using the design process. They research minibeasts through collection classification and identification, then evaluate their adaptations and refine their final design.

Suitable for: KS2

Venues:Waltham Abbey Gardens,WaterWorks Centre, YHA London Lee Valley

Available: April – October

The outing was great, wonderful farm, activities and amazing staff. Rachel Atkins, Side by Side School

Field to fridge guided tour Subjects:

SCI

GEO

Experience the start of your milk’s journey to the supermarket shelf. This guided tour of our working dairy farm explores the crops we grow, how we look after our animals and wildlife, methods of milking and the farmer’s job. Self-guided visits of our farms are also available.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms

Available: February – October

Self-guided trail Subjects:

SCI

Meet the locals and make friends with a whole host of farmyard favourites, from pigs to sheep, goats to ducks. There are also some creatures you wouldn’t expect to find, including meerkats, monkeys, reindeer, reptiles and llamas. Follow the ‘Whose baby?’ trail with downloadable booklets and teacher‘s guides to make the most of your visit.

To book a full day self-guided visit without a guided tour, contact Lee Valley Park Farms on 01992 892 781. To book a self-guided visit as an addition to a guided tour (Field to fridge/Focus on dairy farming) contact the Youth and Schools Service.

Suitable for: REC

KS1

KS2

Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October

Price: £5.00 per student for a full day’s visit (term time only) £2.80 per student as an addition to a guided tour

FARM

Each year over

25,000 people

of all ages and

abilities enjoy our

outdoor learning

experiences. I really enjoyed the team I was in, we worked together.Ishaq, Stamford Hill Primary School

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Rivers walk Subjects:

SCI

GEO A unique opportunity to compare and contrast the natural features of the meandering River Lea with the straight River Lee Navigation. Students discuss and record river features and birdlife, complete field sketches and use fair testing skills to measure flow rates. This programme is two and a half hours long.

Suitable for: KS2

Venues:River Lee Country Park(Fishers Green orCheshunt)

Available: all year

Focus on dragonflies Subjects:

SCI

This twist on a traditional pond dipping session allows you to discover one of the most amazing insects in the world. Students follow this monster minibeast through its lifecycle, survey where the eggs are laid and stream dip in the dragonfly nymphs’ habitat. Students use classification keys to identify aquatic creatures.Visit Cornmill Meadows dragonfly sanctuary and hopefully get a glimpse of the incredible adult insects.

Suitable for: KS1

KS2

Venues:Waltham Abbey Gardensand Cornmill Meadows

Available: April – November

Focus on urban habitats Subjects:

SCI

Weird and wonderful minibeasts thrive in the urban habitats throughout the Lee Valley. Students play the ‘needs of life’ game. Then collect, identify and classify minibeasts from a range of micro-habitats, to discover which areas make the best home. An iPod option is also available.

Suitable for: KS1

KS2

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), Tottenham Marshes, WaterWorks Centre

Available: April – October

Excellent tutors – very knowledgeable and natural with children.Lucy Mitchell, St John’s CE Primary School

I spy a dragonfly Subjects:

SCI

Experience life through the eyes of this giant of the insect world! Our exciting range of fun and educational sensory activities and environmental games will enthuse and connect younger students to the delights of dragonflies and to the wonders of nature in their local environment.

Suitable for: REC KS1

Venues:Waltham Abbey Gardensand Cornmill Meadows

Available: all year

Power of plants Subjects:

SCI

Uncover the secret of photosynthesis and plant reproduction. Identify and record the parts of a plant, study their needs of life and complete our classifcation challenge.

Suitable for: KS2

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park (Cheshunt), WaterWorks Centre

Available: May – September

To book call 08456 770 607 or email [email protected]

NEWLee Valley VeloPark legacy in action Subjects:

GEO

D&T

Experience the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the world classLee Valley VeloPark. In the first educational programme of its kind in the UK, students develop their geographical and design skills to explore the London panorama and regeneration of the site, then undertake a design observation challenge around the velodrome and consolidate learning by creating and recording a design interview.Recommended for years5 and 6.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue:Lee Valley VeloPark

Available: all year

Innovative project weeks and events for all ages are run throughout the year. Find out more at visitleevalley.org.uk/projectweeks


Secondary schools, post 16 and youth groups With a capacity to cater for large groups and venues such as a working dairy farm and London 2012 legacy venues, Lee Valley Regional Park has great potential to engage your students.

Each of the programmes takes two hours unless stated otherwise – more information is available at visitleevalley.org.uk/secondary.

Prices vary for each programme and are included in the descriptions.

Minimum charges apply: 20 students for Key Stage 3 and 4; 10 students for post 16; 15 students for youth groups; 10 students for special needs.

Prices are inclusive of VAT.

Venue information is given on pages 17 to 19.

To book call 08456 770 607 or email [email protected]

The ‘Great Stink’ Subjects:

GEO

HIS SCI

Uncover local history and bring the water cycle to life by discovering the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858. Students follow chronological events that link to the history of London and learn about the effect of dirty water on the population. Visit the Essex Filter Beds, which cleaned Victorian London’s drinking water, for a demonstration of filtration and to see how they now form an unusual urban nature reserve.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue: WaterWorks Centre

Available: All year

WaterWorks waterbirds Subjects:

SCI

GEO Explore this unique wetland habitat created from a disused water treatment facility! Migrate to our bird hide and use binoculars to observe and record waterbird behaviour in this important urban nature reserve.

Suitable for: KS2

Venue:WaterWorks Centre

Available: all year

Sensory safari Subjects:

SCI Enjoy an exciting mix of environmental activities that use all the senses as students uncover for themselves the delights of learning outdoors. Try the feely bag challenge, collect fallen treasures and explore colour and shape using magnifying glasses and colour fans. They need to be ‘all ears’ as they listen for natural and human made sounds. They also test their sense of smell as they discover natural aromas and then take a look at their taste buds before they plant a seed to grow into something tasty!

Suitable for: REC KS1

Venues:Myddelton House Gardens,Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre

Available: all year

Seed to supper Subjects:

SCI

Grow your students’ ID skills and knowledge of plant life cycles as they experience the journey from seed to supper. Students use fruit and vegetables to name and identify plants and study the tiny seeds from which they grow. They also learn about a seed’s needs for life by playing the Seed Tig game, discover plant variation by taking part in a scavenger hunt, pretend to be a pollinator in the ‘Pollination Game’ and then plant a seed to take home.

Suitable for: KS1

KS2

Venue: Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens, WaterWorks Centre

Available: all year

We look forward to welcoming you to Lee Valley Regional Park!

1514 visitleevalley.org.uk/educationTo book call 08456 770 607 or email [email protected]

Focus on dairy farming Subjects:

GEO

Experience the start of your milk’s journey to the supermarket shelf. Students can take a tour of our working dairy farm to see first hand an excellent example of a primary industry at work, the inputs, processes, outputs and conflicts it faces. They also learn how this industry is helping to protect the environment.

Suitable for: KS3 KS4

P16 Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms Available: February – October Price: £5.00 per student

FARM

NEWLee Valley VeloPark regeneration in action Subjects:

GEO

This is a fantastic opportunity for geography students to visit Lee Valley VeloPark, one of the most iconic venues of the London 2012 Games. In the first geography programme of its kind in the UK students explore the velodrome, learn about the importance and impact of regeneration on an urban space and use fieldwork skills to examine the impact of Lee Valley VeloPark locally and more widely.



Available: all year

Price: £5.60

NEW

Lee Valley VeloPark iconic designs and world class spaces Subjects:

D&T Explore the newly opened Lee Valley VeloPark to excite and engage your students about innovative yet functional spaces and buildings. In the first design and technology programme of its kind in the UK students make observations and sketches about the design of the velodrome. They’ll also evaluate how design elements come together to create the interior look, feel and layout using group concept maps and spider charts.

Suitable for: KS3


Available: all year

Prices: £5.60

We had a very productive,

enjoyable and interesting day.Gloria Burns, Redbridge College

For the ultimate team

building experience for

up to 800 participants

from schools and

youth groups, we can

arrange an orienteering

competition for you. For

further details contact

the Youth and Schools

Service (see below).

Post 16 and youth groups and as an introduction to the park Students can explore the park with our guided walks, adapted to suit their needs. Discover the Olympic legacy at Lee Valley VeloPark, Lee Valley White Water Centre or discover internationally important habitats. Walks last one hour. Cost £65. For further details contact the Youth and Schools Service (see below).

Why not combine with

our cycling offer. See

pages 22 and 23?

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Orienteering Subjects:

GEO PE TB

Orienteering is the ultimate activity to help your group bond and gain confidence. Working in groups, students learn the fundamental principles of navigation. Put your team to the test on one of our three orienteering programmes. Students under 14 should compete in groups accompanied by an adult.

Classic orienteering Students learn the essential skills using a map and compass as they explore our permanent orienteering course. They can test their tactical planning with our score course.

Lee Valley Challenge Orienteering with a twist: engage your students with the additional challenge of a London 2012 Games fact-finding mission. In River Lee Country Park, home

of Lee Valley White Water Centre, students are encouraged to embrace the Olympic and Paralympic values as they compete. GPS orienteering In this programme, students navigate our permanent orienteering course using touch-screen GPS machines. GPS orienteering also offers students the chance to develop new information and communication technology skills.


P16

Venues: Waltham Abbey Gardens, River Lee Country Park,(Fishers Green, Cheshunt, Lee Valley White Water Centre or Tottenham Marshes). GPS not available at Tottenham Marshes

Available: all year Price: £5.00 per student

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White water investigation Subjects:

GEO

Bring geography to life at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Take a tour of one of the most successful London 2012 venues, where students explore the challenges and potential impact involved in developing this impressive venue. Learn about the success of the London 2012 canoe slalom competition and think about how this unique sporting venue may change the future of Lee Valley Regional Park. Consolidate learning by creating and recording an interview.

Suitable for: KS3

Venue: River Lee Country Park (Lee Valley White Water Centre)

Available: all year

Prices: £5.60 per student

Outdoor learning venues

Broxbourne Riverside Located in the north of River Lee Country Park near Lee Valley Boat Centre, this outdoor venue provides many historical links alongside a variety of natural habitats. Free car and coach parking with toilets is available a short walk away in the adjacent Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows site.

Each of our outdoor learning venues provides all you need for your educational visit. You can find out about each venue on the next three pages; for further information please go to visitleevalley.org.uk/education or contact us on 08456 770 607. The map reference numbers refer to the foldout map within the back cover.

Address: New NazeingRoad, Broxbourne,Hertfordshire EN10 6LX

Train: Broxbourne (5 minute walk)

Bus: 392, 641 stop at Broxbourne Station (5 minute walk)

Road: A10, A1170, then B194; large car park

Map: 2


Myddelton House Gardens Created by the famous plantsman E A Bowles (1865–1954), the gardens have been undergoing restoration since 1984. The Kitchen Garden has recently been restored to its former glory and a visitor centre with museum has been created. The gardens offer a safe and unique educational site with free car and coach parking and toilets.

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River Lee Country Park Transformed from a series of old gravel pits into an attractive range of habitats, River Lee Country Park comprises a number of internationally important habitats for wetland wildlife. Wide, surfaced paths make much of the 1,000 acres of the River Lee Country Park accessible to all. At the main park entrances there are toilets and free parking for cars and coaches.

Main entrances are at Fishers Green or Cheshunt (also accessible from Waltham Abbey and Lee Valley White Water Centre).Address: Fishers Green entrance, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EFRoad: A10, A1170, then B194; large car park Map: 5

Address: Cheshunt entrance, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ Train: Cheshunt (5 minute walk) Bus: C1 stops at Cheshunt Station; C3, C3A, 242, 245, 246, 310, 310A, 311, 312 stop at Cheshunt Old Pond (15 minute walk) Road: M25 (J25), A10 then B198; large car park Map: 7

Tottenham Marshes This site offers over 100 acres of open space with free car and coach parking. Large areas of the marshes are managed for nature conservation with wildflower meadows, woodlands and scrub, a wildlife garden and a permanent orienteering course.

Address: Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD Train: Northumberland Park or Tottenham Hale (10 mins walk)Bus: 158 stops in Billet Road; 192, 341 stop in Meridian Way (both 5 minute walk) W15 stops at Cogan Avenue Estate (5 minute walk)Road: A406 North Circular, then A1055; large car park Map: 15

Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows Waltham Abbey Gardens has two fully equipped classrooms, toilets, an enclosed picnic area and free car and coach parking at Waltham Abbey Gardens. The dragonfly sanctuary at Cornmill Meadows and the nearby River Lee Country Park provide a wide variety of habitats for students to explore.

Address: Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQTrain: Waltham Cross (30 minute walk) Bus: 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255, 256, 505, 555 all stop at Waltham Abbey Town Centre (10 minute walk) Road: M25 (J26); large car park Map: 8

WaterWorks Centre The Essex Filter Beds on this site were used to clean Victorian London’s drinking water and have now been transformed into a unique nature reserve with an unusual bird hide. The centre has a classroom, toilets and free car and coach parking.

Address: Lammas Road, Leyton, London E10 7QB

Train: Clapton (20 minute walk)

Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop on Lea Bridge Road (5 minute walk)

Road: A12, then A104; large car park

Map: 18

Lee Valley Park Farms Lee Valley Park Farms consists of a visitor attraction with over 200 farm animals including rare breeds as well as a working dairy, arable and beef farm. The farms are well equipped for school visits with free car and coach parking, picnic areas, café, indoor play areas, toilets and hand washing facilities.

Address: Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Road: M25 (J26) then B194; large car park

Map: 4

Lee Valley VeloPark p22

Lee Valley White Water Centre p24

YHA London Lee Valley see back cover

Address: Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HG

Train: Turkey Street (15 minute walk) Bus: 217, 317, 617, 629 and 327; nearest bus stop is on the A10 at Turkey Street (10 minute walk)

Road: M25 (J25) then A10; large car park

Map: 11

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Sporting activities Schools, post 16 and groups

Schools, post 16 and groups As well as being a centre of outdoor learning, Lee Valley Regional Park is also home to a number of world class sports venues where young people can experience playing a variety of different sports. Three of these were host venues during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and all seven venues are guaranteed to provide your students with a unique sporting experience. Where else can you offer young people the chance to play hockey on an international standard pitch, cycle round a London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic track or take up horse riding and ice skating?

The following pages showcase just some of the activities on offer at each venue for schools, post 16, special needs and youth groups but there are lots of other options available for groups of all sizes and abilities – just contact the venue directly to make an enquiry or book an activity.

• Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre: hockey and tennis

• Lee Valley VeloPark: track, BMX, mountain bike and road cycling

• Lee Valley White Water Centre: canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other white water activities

• Lee Valley Athletics Centre: athletics – track and field

• Lee Valley Golf Course: golf

• Lee Valley Riding Centre: horse riding and equestrian activities

• Lee Valley Ice Centre: ice skating

Don’t forget, if you’re looking for a full day of events for your students, you can either combine two sporting activities, or combine one sport with an outdoor

learning programme (see pages 4 - 16).

Come and visit us soon!For any questions about funding and

learning through sport in general, email

[email protected]

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre Situated on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre hosted the London 2012 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Competition.

It boasts four indoor and six outdoor tennis courts, plus two water based hockey pitches, all available for groups to use.

Address: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Eton Manor, Leadmill Lane, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AD

08456 770 604

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Train: Stratford Station (30 minute walk)

Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk)

Bus: 308; W15 stops in Eastway (5 minute walk)

Road: A12 (Lea Interchange); large car park

Map: 19

Hockey and tennis

Hockey Test your mettle on one of the best hockey pitches in the country, enter one of our school hockey festivals, or try out the adapted Quicksticks version of the game for primary aged students and Rush Hockey for secondary school students, post 16 and groups. Training sessions are also available.

Prices: Hire of hockey pitch Full pitch from £52.00 Half pitch from £32.00

Tennis Primary, secondary and SEN Schools can book their visit to the centre through our dedicated Tennis Development Officer. A typical visit will include a coached session, followed by some social play and competition.

Prices: Indoor court from £10.00 Outdoor court from £5.00

For hockey spectators

there’ll be a busy

schedule of major

events including the

European Hockey

Championships in

2015, the Women’s

Champions Event in

2016, the Men’s World

League Round 3 in

2017 and the Hockey

Women’s World

Cup in 2018. Tennis

fans will also be able

to enjoy the NEC

Wheelchair Tennis

Masters in 2015 and

2016.

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Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley VeloPark was where Team GB and Paralympics GB triumphed at the London 2012 Games and now you can pedal in the tracks of Olympic and Paralympic champions. Try out track cycling, race the road circuit, tackle the mountain bike trails or ride on the re-modelled Olympic BMX track in one of the world’s best cycling venues.

Address: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , London E20 3AB

08456 770 603

[email protected]

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Train: Stratford Station (30 minute walk)

Tube: Leyton (20 minute walk)

Bus: 97 to Celebration Avenue (10 minute walk); 399 to Liberty Bridge Road (10 minute walk)

Road: A12 (Lea Interchange); limited car parking

Map: 20

Cycling

We provide the coaching

and equipment including

bikes, helmets and

other safety equipment

where required.

For all programmes

students must be able to

ride a bike unaided.

Cycling disciplines

Track cyclingEnter the world of track cycling using special fixed wheels bikes. Qualified coaches put you through your paces as you ride the same boards which saw world records broken during London. Age: 12-18 years (minimum height 145cm).

BMXLearn the gravity defying sport of BMX – our track is ideal for beginners as its completely rollable, for those with a greater skill level then the bumps and berms will offer some great challenges. Age: 7 – 18 years (minimum height 127cm).

Road cyclingA one mile tarmac circuit is idea for young people to learn about road racing, key bike handling skills and confidence – it’s a great place to start for riders wishing to progress to other disciplines. Age: 10 – 18 years (minimum height 135cm).

Mountain biking Miles of graded outdoor trails allows students to develop their off-road riding skills, whether they’re a keen mountain biker or a complete novice. Age: 10 - 18 years (minimum height 135cm).

Why not combine with

our Lee Valley VeloPark

education programme.

See page 15?

Choose from one of four options

Option 2 Two, one hours sessions focussed on one cycling discipline. Choose from BMX, road or mountain bike sessions.

Price: from £160 (maximum of 15 students per session, 30 children over the two sessions)

Option 3

Two, one hour sessions on each of the four cycling disciplines spread over the course of four weeks.

Price: from £640 (minimum 15, maximum of 30 students)

Option 1A one hour session which gives a great introduction to any of the cycling disciplines.

Price: from £80 for up to 15 students

Option 4

Two hour booking on two cycling discplines. Two groups of 15 riders receives a one hour coaching ession on each discipline.

Price: from £320 (maximum of 30 students)

To book call 01992 655 976 or email [email protected] 25visitleevalley.org.uk/whitewater.co.uk

Lee Valley White Water Centre Lee Valley White Water Centre is home to some of the world’s best slalom canoeists and kayakers and was the host venue of the London 2012 Canoe Slalom events, where Team GB won Olympic gold and silver medals in the men’s Canoe Slalom doubles.

The purpose built lake and two white water courses offer a unique opportunity to schools and groups wanting to get a taste of all paddlesport activities from canoeing and kayaking to white water rafting.

Safety is paramount with our qualified raft guides and canoe/kayak coaches on hand. All safety equipment is provided, as well as full risk assessments for all activities. The venue has been certified by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).

Minimum numbers apply for some activities, as well as some age restrictions. The activities are available, Wednesday to Friday, seasonally so please contact the centre directly for more details and to book. All sessions last one and a half hours unless stated.

Address: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB

01992 655 976

[email protected]

gowhitewater.co.uk

Train: Cheshunt (25 minute walk) and Waltham Cross (25 minute walk)

Bus: 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255 and 256 stop outside the centre

Road: M25 (J25 or J26); large car park

Map: 9

Paddlesport White water rafting Legacy Loop Discover the thrill of white water rafting in this exciting group activity. Each five person raft is guided around the fast flowing rapids of the 160m Legacy Loop by one of our experienced instructors. We’ll provide a full safety briefing before your group begins this activity.

Age: 11+ years

Price: £22.00 per student (minimum 20 participants)

White water rafting Olympic Standard Competition Course Challenge your group to tackle the course of Olympic champions in our nine person rafts. Guided by one of our instructors, they will ride the rapids of this exciting 300m course. We’ll provide a full safety briefing before your group begins this activity. This session last two hours.

Age: 14+ yearsPrice: £315.00 per raft (nine participants per raft)

HydrospeedingNavigate the rapids of the Legacy Loop on a hydrospeed – it’s a cross between a bodyboard and a swimming float. This fun and physical white water challenge builds up students confidence and skills to help them carve, turn and surf under their own power on the 160m Legacy Loop.

Age: 12+ yearsPrice: £50.00 per student (minimum nine participants, discounts available for larger groups)

Instructed flat water kayaking Our open water lake provides pupils with the perfect environment to learn the skills of canoeing and kayaking under the instruction of one of our canoe coaches. We’ll provide boats, paddles and buoyancy aids for this fun and safe activity. This session lasts one hour.

Age: 12+ years

Price: £10.00 per student (minimum five participants)

Team building sessions As well as raft building, takeon the Water Wipe Out assaultcourse in the middle of ourlake to make it an experienceto remember.These sessions are tailored toyour needs so the length canvary, but they usually last oneand a half hours.

Age: 12+ years

Price: £15.00 per student, per activity (minimum 12 participants).

2726 To book call 020 8344 72630 or email [email protected]/athletics

Lee Valley Athletics Centre Our magnificent athletics centre is the training venue for a number of world class athletes. We create a welcoming environment for school and community groups and provide a friendly, flexible approach to developing athletics opportunities. We can offer everything from track hire to coaching and event support.

Facilities include:

Outdoors

• eight Lane 400m track with full field event facilities and covered seating for 350

• off road jogging trail

• full PA system, results room, all standard athletics equipment

Indoors

• six lane 200m track with seating for 500 spectators

• Separate 60m and 130m sprint tracks

• full indoor jumps provision

• specialist indoor throws area

• classroom facilities

Address: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR

020 8344 7230

[email protected]

visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics

Train: Ponders End (10 minute walk)

Bus: W8 direct to site

Road: just off A110; large car park

Map: 13

Athletics PE support Add that something special to any PE lesson by teaching your class in this high performance athletics venue. Sharing the same track as some of the country’s top athletes makes for a truly inspiring experience for any young person.

Age: 5+ years Price: £3.00 per student, shared use of either the indoor or outdoor track

On site PE support The centre has a great team of experienced athletics coaches who could come to your school and help develop your students either in lessons of extra curricula clubs.

Age: 5+ years Price: on applicationa

Sports day experience Why not hold your school sports day in one of the country’s leading athletics venues? Both our indoor and outdoor tracks are available for exclusive use with PA systems and all equipment set up ready for you to use. Book indoors and never worry about the weather again!

Age: 5+ years

Price: £75.00 per hour exclusive use of either the indoor or outdoor track

We can provide a

qualified athletics coach

at £32.00 per hour; we

also have classrooms for

hire from £30.00 per hour.

GCSE assessments and prepartationGive your students the best chance of getting the best grades by using the Centre for training or Assesment Days.

Age: 5+ years

Price: £3.00 per student, shared use of either the indoor or outdoor track

2928 To book call 020 8556 2629 or email [email protected]/horseriding

Lee Valley Riding Centre Our British Horse Society accredited equestrian centre provides riding sessions and activities to cater for a range of age groups and abilities, including sessions for young people with disabilities, in a safe, fun and professional environment.

The centre has both indoor and outdoor floodlit arenas ensuring activities run whatever the weather.

Sessions run Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00 and must be booked up to four weeks in advance.

Group sizes apply: minimum of four students and maximum eight students per half hour session.

Address: Lee Valley Riding Centre, 71 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

020 8556 2629

[email protected]

visitleevalley.org.uk/horseriding

Train: Clapton (20 minute walk)

Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop outside the centre

Road: A104; large car park

Map: 16

Horse riding Riding lesson

Learn the skills of horse riding through our schools’ riding lessons. We’ll match each student to one of our well trained and good natured ponies for lessons delivered by our qualified instructors.

Age: 5 – 15 yearsPrice: £14.50 per student per half hour session

Riding and grooming session Why not extend your visit by including a horse grooming session along with your riding lesson? Learn the skills required to care for a pony under the guidance of our qualified instructors. Specialist tuition is available for NVQs and British Horse Society exams. Age: 5 – 15 years

Price: £18.50 per student per one hour session (half hour ride and half hour groom)

Inclusive riding lessons As a regional centre for Riding for the Disabled, we can provide adapted riding sessions for young people with a disability.

Where possible, our staff will adapt a lesson to cater for most disabilities although some restrictions may apply; please phone the centre directly and we’ll be happy to discuss the needs of your students.

Age: 5 – 15 yearsPrice: £14.50 per student per half hour session

31visitleevalley.org.uk/wheretostay30 To book call 020 8533 3154 or email [email protected]

Lee Valley Ice Centre Used by ice hockey teams, skating clubs and professional stars – as well as plenty of skating beginners – Lee Valley Ice Centre is a centre of excellence for ice skating and ice sports in London and the South East. The international size ice pad (56m x 26m) can accommodate up to 800 skaters and has seating for 760 spectators too.

Address: Lee Valley Ice Centre , Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

020 8533 3154

[email protected]

visitleevalley.org.uk/iceskating

Train: Clapton (10 minute walk), Homerton (20 minute walk)

Tube: Walthamstow Central

Bus: 48, 55 and 56 stop outside the centre

Road: A104; large car and coach park

Map: 17

Ice skating Learn to Skate Exclusive to schools, a structured series of ice skating sessions is available through our Learn to Skate programme. During school term times, these weekly sessions (minimum six participants) are led by our team of nationally qualified skating instructors and follow the National Skating Association’s national curriculum. Each student receives a record of achievement.

Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes; following the lesson all students are allowed to use the ice for the duration of the session.Age: all ages

Prices: £6.66 per week per student, £40.00 for six weeks includes skate hire

One off group visits Perfect for schools and groups – an afternoon of fun on the ice. For every 10 students one teacher is allowed to skate for free.

Age: all ages

Available: Monday to Friday 12:30 to 15:30

Tuesday and Friday 16:00 for after school clubs

Prices: £7.70 (7 - 19 students), £6.80 (20+ students) includes skate hire

Extend your stay

Lee Valley Regional Park has an impressive variety of places to stay for an overnight visit with your group. By staying in the park you have the outdoor learning sites and sports venues on your doorstep.

For residential package ideas to enhance your visit we’ve put together some great activity combinations, for inspiration see visitleevalley.org.uk/education.

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Located ten minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with an on-site shop, heated shower and toilet block, undercover washing up areas, laundry facilities, BBQ area with fire pit and WiFi. Dedicated tent fields ensure that students can all be pitched together. Pre-pitched tents are also available, for more details contact the site.

Address: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0AS

08456 770 609 [email protected]

Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone Five minutes from the M25 (J26), this site boasts excellent facilities with an on-site shop, two heated shower and toilet blocks, undercover washing up areas and laundry facilities.

Dedicated tent fields ensure that groups can all be pitched together. We also have furnished cocoons and woodland cabins nestled amongst the trees, which provide accommodation for up to four people in each.

Address: Chingford, London E4 7RA


Lee Valley Camping & Caravan Park, Edmonton This peaceful site is located just a 15 minute drive from the M25 (J26). Two of our other venues are based within the complex – Lee Valley Golf Course and Lee Valley Athletics Centre.

The site has fantastic facilities including an on-site shop, heated shower and toilet blocks, laundry, undercover washing up area, BBQ area, WiFi and furnished cocoons and cabins, which provide accommodation for up to four people in each.

Address: Edmonton, London N9 0AR


YHA London Lee Valley Five Scandinavian-style lodges offer en-suite rooms in twin, double and family formats. You’ll find a restaurant, comfy lounges, laundry, internet access, function rooms and bike hire.

The accommodation is a 10 minute drive from the M25 (J25) and within a two minute walk from Cheshunt station, which gives direct access to central London.

Residential packages are available, for inspiration see visitleevalley.org.uk/education.

Address: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ


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Outdoor learning venues

Sporting venues

Accomodation venues

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS

Broxbourne Riverside, EN10 6LX

Lee Valley Boat Centre, EN10 6LX

Lee Valley Park Farms, EN9 2EF

River Lee Country Park, Fishers Green, EN9 2EF

YHA London Lee Valley, EN8 9AJ

River Lee Country Park, Cheshunt, EN8 9AJ

Waltham Abbey Gardens and Cornmill Meadows, EN9 1XQ

Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB

Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone, E4 7RA

Myddelton House Gardens, EN2 9HG

Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AR

Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton, N9 0AR

Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XD

Lee Valley Riding Centre, E10 7QL

Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 7QL

WaterWorks Centre, E10 7QB

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD

Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB

Lee Valley Regional Park Railway station

Tube station

Docklands Light Railway Station

River

A road

Motorway

Lee Valley Regional Park Map key

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Frequently asked questions

How can I find out the latest news about what’s happening in the park? Visit our website for the latest news and events. You can also stay up to date with what’s happening at Lee Valley Regional Park by signing up for our email newsletters at visitleevalley.org.uk/education

How do I book a trip to the park? To book an outdoor learning programme for primary or secondary schools, post 16 or youth groups, please contact the Youth and Schools Service on 08456 770 607 or [email protected]

For all sporting activities, please contact the venue directly – see pages 21 to 30 for details. We recommend booking early for any of our programmes or venues to avoid disappointment.

Do you have a health and safety policy? Lee Valley Regional Park has a comprehensive health and safety policy. All programmes are risk-assessed and led by experienced staff.

For outdoor learning programmes our teacher’s guides for visiting group leaders are available from our website visitleevalley.org.uk/education. We are happy to arrange pre-visits for teachers who are unfamiliar with the sites.

Are your staff DBS checked? Our experienced staff lead all the sessions. All staff have full Disclosure and Barring Service clearance – formerly known as CRB check.

Is the park accessible? The park is committed to improving access for all. The majority of the park is fully accessible to those with mobility issues as it has surfaced pathways running throughout. Our buildings have easy access gates, ramps and there are disabled parking bays in our car parks. For more details go to visitleevalleypark.org.uk or call 08456 770 600.

How should I travel to the park? The park stretches over 26 miles and includes several venues and points of entry as you can see from the map on the inside back cover. Lee Valley Regional Park encourages the use of sustainable transport. For the location and travel recommendations see page 17 for the outdoor learning venues and pages 21 to 30 for the sports venues.

What will my trip cost? The programmes and activities vary in price; please see page 6 for prices for primary school programmes, page 13 for secondary school programmes and pages 21 to 30 for sporting activities. If you have any queries about prices, please contact the Youth and Schools Service regarding outdoor learning programmes or the relevant venue for sporting activities.

All prices shown include VAT (where applicable).

All information including prices correct at time of printing (December 2014).See map on inside back cover for venues and locations.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG

08456 770 600 l visitleevalley.org.uk l @LeeValleyPark

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