The Lee Valley

The Lee Valley is a unique green space, stretching 26 miles north from Hackney and spanning 10,000 acres. There are the beautiful, historic gardens of Myddelton House and Waltham Abbey to stroll through, and wildlife havens such as Tottenham Marshes and WaterWorks Centre nature reserve. The Wildlife Discovery Centre is the perfect place to find out more about the habitats and species around you, and spot birds from its hide.

Numerous walking, running and cycling routes weave their way through the park, some of which take in the public artworks and sculptures set amongst the greenery.

The River Lee Country Park is also home to the Animal Adventure Park, a fun day out for all the family and less than 2 miles from Cheshunt Lakeside.

For those looking to be more energetic, there are plenty of sports and activities on offer. Acres of lakes are the setting for sailing, rowing and watersports including kayaking, paddleboarding and windsurfing. There is even white water rafting on the 2012 Olympic course. Other sports facilities include tennis courts and hockey pitches, the Lee Valley Athletics Centre and golf course, while a brand new ice centre with Olympic-sized rink is on the way.

Travel straight to the City with direct services to London Liverpool Street; head to Stratford for East London, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield shopping centre; or change at Seven Sisters station for the Victoria line.

For travelling abroad, you can catch a train from Cheshunt to Stansted Airport, while the A10 is a few minutes’ drive away, connecting you with North London and the M25.