Can you believe another school holidays has made its way round? This time we have all of our fingers crossed for some sunny days so we can make the most of summer early. Take a read of what’s on offer and get planning your break.
Watersports
Nothing says summer like hitting the water and we’ve lots of places where you can try your hand at different paddlesports. If you want the kids to burn off some energy, Lee Valley White Water Centre’s inflatable Water Wipeout course is where you want to be. Looking for a day of activities for the kids? ESSA Water Activity Centre has Multi Activity Day where your kids can try their hand at three different activities in the day.
Horse riding
Lee Valley Riding Centre have two great sessions to help your little ones confidence with horses and how to care for them. Own A Pony is for children aged 5+ where they get a taster of what it would be like to own their own pony. Meet the Minis is for little pony lovers aged 3+ where they will get the chance to meet and groom American Miniature Horses and ask all their pony questions.
Cycling
Lee Valley Regional Park is perfect for cycling whether it’s testing the trails at Lee Valley VeloPark’s BMX, mountain bike and track cycling sessions or taking on one of our routes throughout the park – the Artway routes are great for little legs and give the kids something to look out for!
Wildlife watching
The half term marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer so there are some changes in the flora and fauna out in the park:
Keep an eye out for Reed Warblers flitting between the reeds, ducklings like Coots and Moorhens on the water or messy feathered little birds hopping around on woodland floor. If you find a baby bird follow these instructions.
Listen out for the calls of birds such as the Cuckoo, Nightingale and screaming Swifts!
Breathe in the smell of seasonal flowers like Elderflower and Honeysuckle
Use your fingertips to feel the different bark textures, silver birch has smooth bark and Black Popular has ridged bark
The Wildlife Discovery Centre is a great place to visit. The kids can learn more about the natural environment around them and see if they can spot any wildlife from the tower over Seventy Acres Lake.
Events you can get involved with
Our friends at The Paddocks are running bird and ladybird surveys on 31 May, all the family can join in and develop children’s curiosity in the natural world.
Our Ranger Team are running a drop in session at Turnford Brook on 2 June where you can learn more about the park and what you can do there, pop by and have a chat!
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