Who owns Lee Valley Park?
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. 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.
Are there showers at Lee Valley White Water Centre?
Take advantage of the water rain or shine with a swim at Lee Valley White Water Centre, with changing rooms, showers and our cafe, you can relax and enjoy a swim all year round. Rafting can be strenuous and help build endurance. You need to sustain your paddling on the river as you maneuver obstacles and make your way downstream. It’s a fantastic cardio (aerobic) workout. If you do it regularly, rafting can help get your stamina and endurance to peak levels.Class I and Class II river rafting trips are the easiest adventures we offer and are suitable for younger kids, (ages 4+), non-swimmers, timid children and seniors. Rapids are wide and clear offering splashy fun!Fall is the Perfect Time to Visit the Whitewater Center. Whitewater Center, is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise and a hub for adventure, recreation, and connection with nature.Whitewater rafting is an exciting and exhilarating adventure that can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels. While it may seem daunting to some, beginners can definitely go whitewater rafting with the right preparation and guidance.
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. 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.