A Quieter London Awaits

The Lee Valley doesn’t always spring to mind as a destination when planning the next break away. However when you see the fantastic locations, brilliant activities and great days out available it will be a holiday destination that you’ll fall in love with.

With London just 40 minutes away you can make your own adventures with a stay in the Lee Valley. After exploring the city step into nature, away from the hustle and bustle in our idyllic campsites.

From adrenalin fuelled activities to tranquil picturesque settings coupled with cutting-edge city adventures the Lee Valley can offer it all – truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Step into nature

The sound of bird song as your morning wake up call, flip flops on the dewy grass, the sense of calm as you have a bite to eat - revel in the glorious outdoors and wonderful nature.

Make your own adventure

Whether you like to explore by bike, on foot or even canoe the Lee Valley has a way for you to get out there and to embark on the day’s adventure.

Light up your summer

The smell of summer camping trips - burning logs in a fire pit, marshmallows charring and BBQs. The perfect evening entertainment!

Seek the fun

Love local history, bird watching, adrenalin fuelled white water rafting or iconic London attractions? There’s an activity out there to suit.

Things to do in and around the Lee Valley

Lee Valley White Water Centre Looking for a thrill ride? Ride the rapids at the Olympic White Water Centre! From white water rafting to open water swimming or even just a relaxing coffee on the cafe terrace, the Lee Valley White Water Centre is a watersport lovers dream. Find our more here.

Paradise Wildlife Park This family-run zoo makes for a great family day out. Come face to face with big cats, tropical creatures and farmyard animals. The newly opened World of Dinosaurs transports you back in time giving you the chance to walk with our Jurassic predecessors. Discover more.

GoApe! Cockfosters Swing through the treetops, tackle the highropes and embrace your inner Tarzan at GoApe Cockfosters - London's hidden leafy gem. Explore the treetops here.

William Morris Gallery Want something a little more sedate? Visit the William Morris Gallery and discover the man behind the pattern. Find out about William Morris.

Lee Valley Park is ideal for walking, cycling and exploring with (or without!) kids. Discover the River Lea at the heart of the park and explore the wetlands, woods and walking trails!

Fall in love with the Lee Valley

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir
England, London, Hertfordshire, Hoddesdon

This large (27-acre) camping park is ideally situated in the Lee Valley for fishing, walking and cycling activities. It is divided into two sections: one for private static caravans with a large fenced caravan storage area, the other for touring. The 34 level touring pitches are numbered but not separated; all have 10A electricity, and 22 are hardstanding. There is an area for tents with a field adjacent to the River Lee for tents requiring electricity.

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Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
England, London, Chingford

This attractive site provides an excellent base from which to visit London, having both easy access to the M25 and excellent public transport links into the centre of London. Close to Epping Forest in the heart of the Lee Valley, this site is on a hillside overlooking the King George reservoir in an enjoyable and relaxed setting. Like its sister sites, it is understandably very popular with overseas tourers. With capacity for 160 units, the site is mostly level, with several bush sheltered avenues and plenty of trees throughout providing shade. There are 65 pitches with hardstanding and 80 with 10A electricity. American motorhomes are welcome.

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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
England, London, Edmonton

Certainly one of the only sites in this guide with a multiplex cinema just outside the gate, you are greeted here by a very attractive entrance with flower displays. The site offers 160 spacious level pitches, 44 with hardstanding and 100 with 10A electricity hook-ups. The pitches are well laid out around a large field and there is a tent area just behind two grassy mounds. The grass and gardens are well trimmed and kept very tidy. The site also offers hook-up points for tents. The adjacent sports complex has been rebuilt and was used for the 2012 Olympics.

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