The weather has well and truly turned and its time to make the most of the day time by getting outdoors and keeping active. Be inspired for great days out and take a read of our Lee Valley Regional Park hot spots this October half term.
Plan you next day out
British Open
26 - 27 October
FREE
Watch some of the stars of Paris 2024 hit the rapids at Lee Valley White Water Centre
Rye House Gatehouse Open Day
27 October
FREE - donations welcome
Learn about the history of one of England's first brick built houses from tales of treason to seasonally spooky stories
Keeping active
Hit the lake - 26 & 27 October
This is the last chance to hit the lake at Lee Valley White Water Centre! Try out a kayak, SUP board or tackle the Water Wipeout - Book your space quick so you don't miss out
Fright Night Disco - 1 November
Spooky skating is on the cards at Lee Valley Ice Centre where you can throw some frightening shapes in the rink in this Halloween Special
Junior Have a Go horse riding session
The perfect sessions for those aged five to 15 to start their horse riding journey with a 30 minute slot
Star Track - 29 October - 1 November
Got a budding athlete in the family?
Lee Valley Athletics Centre has their Star Track camp were you'll get three days of training with a epic competition on the final day
Sunday at the Mills Fireworks at the Mills
27 October 2 November
£15 per adult and £10 per child - From £7.50
free parking and tea or coffee
See autumn sights
We've had an early autumn in the park and the leaves have already begun to turn. Here are some of the best places to see the changing hues:
You can read more about the trees in the park and try out forest bathing.
Winter wildlife in the park
The Bittern has already been spotted in the park and we're expecting more winter wildlife to start flocking to the park. The Wildlife Discovery Centre is the perfect place to see them with views over Seventy Acres Lake and friendly volunteers on hand to help.
Connect with your sense
We've two great sensory routes around the park so you can soak up the changing sounds, smells and textures in the park