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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!
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!
- 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
White Water Raft Adventure
A must for anyone’s bucket list! It's time to 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 10:00 - 15:00 from May to September
- 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 £44 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 £396 | Standard £450 | Peak £585
- Super Saver: Saturdays at 09:00, 10:00* and 17:00* and Sundays throughout the year
- Peak: Saturdays 10:00 - 15:00 from May to September
*During April and October only
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
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 £45 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.
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- Standard £50 | Off peak £45
- Off peak: Sundays 10:30 from April - October
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 £90 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.
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- White Water Activity for Two Gift Voucher is redeemable against this activity
- Standard £100 | Off peak £90
- Off peak: Sundays 10:30 from April - October
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 £45 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.
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
- White Water Activity for Two Gift Voucher is redeemable against this activity
- Standard £100 per boat | Off peak £90 per boat
- Off peak: Sundays 12:30 from April - October
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
Tubing
Throw yourself into fun tubing and ride the waves in this exciting white water activity! These rubber donuts aren't for relaxing in the pool but are for splashing, bumping, twisting and turning down the rapids of our Legacy Loop.
£35 per person
Further details
Prepare yourself for some soaking great fun! On arrival you'll be greeted by our friendly reception team and kitted out in wetsuits, wet boots, helmets and buoyancy aids. After a short swim test you’ll be ready to jump into the Legacy Loop with your Tube – these are similar to the rubber donuts you use at the beach or in the pool but are specially made to be suitable for the white water rapids. As you start improving you'll be able to start controlling your tube with a paddle, or share it with a friend!
- 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.
- Please ensure you have read our essential information before booking
Age and weight restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants aged between 8 – 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
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 from the 25 April, 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've finished our Aquathlon series this season. Please see the results of our 2017 series below and we'll see you again in 2018!
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
Lee Valley Aquathlon Joining Instructions
- Wetsuits can be hired from the centre for an additional £5
- All participants must be aged 18 or over
Results 2017
Results for each Aquathlon will be posted below on the following Wednesday morning.
2 May - Results
6 June - Results
4 July - Result
1 August - Results
5 September - Results
2016 results
Taken part in one of our previous Aquathlon series? View past results
Boater X Legacy Loop - 16 September
Our inclusive competition will help you with your confidence on the water with a few fun challenge along the way.
From £12 per person
Further details
- Legacy Boater X will be briefed at 14:00 and will start at 15:00
- You must have passed your Legacy assessment to take part in the Legacy Boater X
- £12 entry, with a soft drink token for after you have competed
Boater X Olympic Course - 16 September
Compete in our Boater X - Olympic Style! Take to the rapids with fire in your belly and power in your paddle.
From £16 per person
Further details
- Olympic Boater X will be briefed at 19:00 and will start at 20:00
- You must have passed you Olympic assessment to take part in the Olympic Boater X
- £16 entry, with a soft drink token for after you have competed
