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Activities at Lee Valley White Water Centre
For unforgettable experience days, family fun activities and white water action – Lee Valley White Water Centre is the place to be! Set in the River Lee Country Park, this unique visitor destination in Hertfordshire is easily accessible from London and offers a range of water activities including white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking and much more!
White Water Raft Adventure
A must for anyone’s bucket list! Forget the beach and ride the waves of our Olympic Course as you plunge into our crystal clear water…paddles first! White water rafting with us will leave you wanting more.
From £50 per person
Further details
You’ll be kitted out by our team with wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids. Once you’ve got your kit on you’ll be introduced to your raft guide who will help you navigate the drops and eddies of the rapids.
First things first, they’ll talk you through the basic skills and safety elements of rafting. You’ll then paddle across our lake and complete our Activity Assessment.
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Rafts hold up to 9 people, we'll always try our best to keep groups together but this can’t be guaranteed unless you charter a whole raft
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Standard £50 | Peak £65
- Peak: Saturdays 11:00 - 16:00 from 7 May to 24 September 2016
- White Water Raft Adventure Voucher is redeemable against this activity
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 14+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
White Water Raft Charter
Get friends and family together and take on the rapids as a team with our raft charter package. Afterwards, relax on our terrace with a complimentary £50 drinks voucher* and raise a glass (or a bottle!) to surviving the Olympic rapids!
From £40 per person
Further details
Get ready for a pep talk as you get kitted out with wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids.
Your captain (or raft guide as we like to call them) will talk you through the basic skills and safety elements of rafting so they can help you successfully navigate the course.
On successful completion of our Activity Assessment you’ll be ready to ride the waves of our rapids white water rafting!
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Maximum of 9 people per raft
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Super Saver £360 | Standard £450 | Peak £585
- Super Saver: Saturdays 9:00 and 17:00** and Sundays 16:00
- Peak: Saturdays 11:00 - 16:00 from 7 May to 24 September 2016
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 14+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
*A £50 drinks voucher is not included when booking a raft charter as part of our Fast and Furious Fridays offer
**Not available from 7 May to 24 September 2016
Save £'s with Fast & Furious Fridays
Throw yourself into the weekend with some fast and furious action on the rapids from just £38pp! Charter a raft on any Friday session to take advantage of this special offer.
From £38 per person
Further details
You and your buddies will get kitted out with wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids and then your dedicated raft guide will talk you through the basic skills and safety elements of white water.
To make sure you’re rapid ready you’ll need to successfully complete our Activity Assessment – then let the fast and furious fun begin! Plunge into the rapids as you experience drops, twists and turns on our Olympic Course!
Afterwards, why not carry on that Friday feeling with a drink or two and something to eat at The Terrace Bar & Café with live music from 19:00 and happy hour from 19:30! Find out more about Après White Water fun.
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Maximum of 9 people per raft
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Fast and Furious Fridays £342 per raft
- Fast and Furious Friday is available on all Friday sessions
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 14+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
Thrills & Chills White Water Rafting Adventure
Be afraid, be very afraid... Experience white water rafting with a devilish difference this Halloween. Brave the tumbling rapids and raft after dark if you dare... Frightening fun is guaranteed!
£50 per person
Further details
Before you brave the chilling rapids you'll be kitted out by our team with wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids. Once you've got your kit on you'll be introduced to your ghoulish guide who'll help you navigate the drops and eddies of the rapids.
First things first, they’ll talk you through the basic skills and safety elements of rafting. You'll then paddle across our lake and complete our Activity Assessment.
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- All participants must be aged 14+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Rafts hold up to 9 people, we'll always try our best to keep groups together but this can’t be guaranteed unless you charter a whole raft
- White Water Raft Adventure Voucher is redeemable against this activity
Thrills & Chills White Water Rafting Charter
Have you got what it takes to face the rapids after dark? We're cranking up the fear factor this Halloween with extreme white water thrills and chills. Bring your buddies with you and book a charter so you won't have to go it alone.
From £50 per person
Further details
Your daring adventure starts from the moment you arrive as you and your group get kitted out with wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids - it's everything you'll need to tackle the terrorific rapids.
Before we release the Halloween horror, our gruesome guides will talk you through the basic skills and safety elements of rafting so they can help you successfully navigate the course.
On successful completion of our Activity Assessment you’ll be ready to ride the wicked white water waves!
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Maximum of 9 people per raft
- All participants must be aged 14+ and weigh under 18 stone
- A £50 drinks voucher is included when booking a Thrills & Chills White Water Rafting Charter
Hydrospeeding
Nothing beats this exhilarating activity which is pure white water fun! Jump into action as you surf your way down the rapids holding on to your hydrospeed.
From £25 per person
Further details
Get kitted up with everything you need to take on the rapids in this hour and a half session. After a short swim test you’ll be ready to leap into the Legacy Loop with your hydrospeed – these are a cross between a float and a body board.
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Special offer £25 | Standard £35 | Peak £50
- Special offer valid on Sunday sessions at 15:30
- Peak: 13:30 and 15:30 on Saturdays and 11:30 on Sundays
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
Hydrospeeding for Two
If you’ve been lucky enough to get a White Water Activity Gift Voucher for Two, you can redeem it on this fun and thrilling activity! You and your friend can take on the rapids as a duo with our hydrospeeds!
From £50 for two
Further details
You’ll both be kitted out and you’ll head across to our Legacy Loop where you’ll complete a short swim test - you’ll then be ready to jump in with your hydrospeed!
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Special offer £50 | Standard £70 | Peak £100
- Special offer valid on Sunday sessions at 15:30
- Peak: 13:30 and 15:30 on Saturdays and 11:30 on Sundays
- White Water Activity for Two Gift Voucher is redeemable against this activity
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
Hot Dogs
Hot Dogs with a difference! These inflatable two man kayaks are a great way to tackle the rapids as a duo. You’ll feel every wave of the rapids as you plunge into the drops of our Legacy Loop and paddle your way down the course.
From £35 per person
Further details
Once you’ve both been kitted out, you’ll head across to our Legacy Loop where you’ll complete a short swim test – after that it’s time to get paddling as you enter the water on your Hot Dog. Practice your paddle skills before taking on a whole run of the course and our travelator will take you to the top of the course.
Afterwards, why not refuel with an actual Hot Dog from our delicious BBQ! Our café and terrace is the perfect place to get your breath back after this wild water activity.
- Hot Dogs are for two people
- We advise allowing at least 3 hours for your experience. This includes pre-arrival time, your session on the water (including an activity assessment) and time to change afterwards. However we welcome all of our visitors to relax and refuel with us after your session in The Terrace Bar & Café where you can also view photos of your experience
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Special offer £70 | Standard £100
- Special offer valid on Sunday sessions at 13:30 and 15:30
- White Water Activity for Two Gift Voucher is redeemable against this activity
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a water based activity at the centre
Horror Hot Dogs
Paddle through the waters of terror as our Hot Dogs get a horror take over! Dare to discover what lurks beneath when darkness falls, then sink your fangs into a frightening feast at The Terrace Bar & Café.
£100 for two
Further details
We'll start by ensuring you're prepared for all that awaits by kitting you both out in wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids, then take you across to our Legacy Loop. First you'll jump into the wicked waters as you complete a short swim test, then it's time to get paddling (as fast as you can if you want to escape the horrors) as you hit the raging rapids in your Hot Dog. Practice your paddle skills before taking on a whole run of the course, then go up our travelator that will take you back up to the top of the course. Finally, to complete your Halloween adventure, you'll head to The Terrace Bar & Café for a Halloween themed BBQ.
- Horror Hot Dogs will take place at 18:30 on Saturday 29 October
- Participants must be aged 12+ and weigh under 18 stone
- A Halloween themed feast will be served in The Terrace Bar & Café after your session
Open Water Swimming - Assessment
If you want to join us for our weekly public open water swim sessions you’ll need to successfully complete our swimming assessment. This includes demonstrating your ability to swim by swimming a lap of our lake.
£10 per person
Further details
Open water swim assessments take place Tuesdays from 19:00.
- On successful completion you’ll receive a Lee Valley White Water Centre membership
- Wetsuits can be hired from the centre for an additional £5
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 18+ and weigh under 18 stone
Open Water Swimming
Once you’ve passed our swimming assessment practice your open water swimming on our lake. Whether you’re training for a marathon swim, Triathlon or one of our Aquathlons come and develop your swimming skills at your own pace.
£5 per person
Further details
Our open water swimming sessions take place every Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 except on our Aquathlon event days.
- Wetsuits can be hired from the centre for an additional £5
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 18+ and weigh under 18 stone
Lee Valley Aquathlon
It's time to put all your hard work and training to the test in our Aquathlon challenge. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced triathlete, you can enter this event which takes place on the first Tuesday of the month from May to September.
From £12 per person
Further details
We have 2 races for you to choose from:
Race 1: 250m swim followed by a 3km run
Race 2: 500m swim followed by a 5.5km run
- Wetsuits can be hired from the centre for an additional £5
- All participants must be aged 18 or over
2017 dates and entry information coming soon
Results
Results for each Aquathlon will be posted below on the following Wednesday morning.
2016 results
Taken part in one of our previous Aquathlon series? View past results
