How big is Lee Valley park?
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge variety of award winning green spaces, world class sports venues and ecologically vital wildlife havens. The park was created by a unique Act of Parliament as a “green lung” for London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Lee Valley Regional Park is a 26 mile long park running through London, Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of adventure from stunning and scientifically important open spaces to epic sporting experiences plus local history around every turn.Lee valley regional park authority owns 35% of the olympic park. It funds, manages and owns three venues following the london 2012 games – lee valley white water centre in hertfordshire, lee valley velopark and the eton manor hockey and tennis centres located at the northernmost end of the queen elizabeth olympic park.Lee Valley VeloPark is a cycling centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London, England. It is owned and managed by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, and it was opened to the public in March 2014.
Why is it called Lee Valley?
The valley takes its name from the River Lee (or Lea). Venues and attractions in the Lee Valley include the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford (home of the London 2012 Olympic Games) several marinas and moorings, a network of cycle routes, angling (fishing) areas, and green spaces. Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian business serving customers all over the world. From our humble beginnings selling a small selection of woodworking tools, we have endeavored to foster the creative spirit of our customers.We’re easy to reach by cycle, car, bus, train or on foot. So whether you want to explore open spaces and nature reserves, ice skate, visit our farms or historic gardens, are on holiday or just out for the day, bring your friends and family and discover what Lee Valley has to offer.Built In the USA In four manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, we are able to employ over 670 skilled associates that create one-of-a-kind products. Since quality is paramount to LEE, we believe that our product is given an edge because we are with it 100% of the way through manufacturing.Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian business serving customers all over the world. From our humble beginnings selling a small selection of woodworking tools, we have endeavored to foster the creative spirit of our customers.
What is Lee Valley known for?
The primary business is mail-order and retail, purveying mainly woodworking and gardening tools and equipment, as well as woodworking hardware, cookware and gifts. The consumer part of the business runs under the main company name, Lee Valley Tools. Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian company founded in 1978, selling a wide variety of quality tools and equipment.Founded in 1978 by Leonard and Lorraine Lee, Lee Valley began by selling just one product—a barrel stove kit—before expanding to woodworking tools. The first Lee Valley catalog was cut and pasted together on the Lees’ dining room table.Founded in 1978 by Leonard and Lorraine Lee, Lee Valley began by selling just one product—a barrel stove kit—before expanding to woodworking tools. The first Lee Valley catalog was cut and pasted together on the Lees’ dining room table.