Lee Valley White Water Centre
Lee Valley White Water Centre is based in Waltham Cross, Herefordshire, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Lee Valley is home to multiple best in class sporting venues across London and Hertfordshire. From white water rafting to horse riding, there's something for all ages and abilities to enjoy. At Lee Valley White Water Centre you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Lee Valley White Water Centre include:
- White Water Rafting
- Water Wipeout
- Hydrospeeding
- Hot Dog Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Waltham Cross
Herefordshire
EN9 1AB
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Open Water Swimming
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
Take advantage of the water rain or shine with a swim at Lee Valley White Water Centre, with changing rooms, showers and our cafes, you can relax and enjoy a swim all year round. Sessions are available for swimmers of all abilities with a good level of water confidence. It's easy to do for members and non-members alike and you can pre-book up to 7 days in advance.
Walk-ins are available but to secure your slot and avoid disappointment, you can now book your swim session via Lee Valley White Water Centre page on the Better app or online.
It's easy to do for members and non-members alike and you can pre-book up to 7 days in advance.
All swimmers are required to wear a bright coloured swim hat (excluding black) and we recommend swimmers to wear a wetsuit. If you are not wearing a wetsuit then you are required to wear a tow float.
Open Water Swimming is £7 per session
Tow floats are available to purchase £23
Hydrospeeding
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Nothing beats this exhilarating activity, which is pure white water fun! Jump into action as you navigate your way down the rapids with your flippers on and holding on to your board!
The experience will last for 90 minutes; this includes a safety brief and kit distribution with up to one hour on the water including an activity assessment. Once you’ve been fully kitted out with wetsuits and wetboots, you’ll head over to the Legacy Loop to complete our short activity assessment. You’ll then be ready to leap into the Legacy Loop with your hydrospeed.
Experience length: 90 minutes, allow 120 minutes for your session
Useful Information
Age & Weight Restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and individually weigh under 18 stone
- All participants must complete our Moving Water Declaration Form prior to the activity
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a moving water based activity at the centre
- Participants aged 11-17 must have a responsible adult (over the age of 21 unless legal parent/guardian) who remains on site at Lee Valley White Water Centre for the duration of their activity with one responsible adult to every four children (max)
Hot Dog Kayaking
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
Hot Dogs with a difference! These inflatable two person 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.
Experience length: 90 minutes, allow 120 minutes for your session
Useful Information
Age & Weight Restrictions
- All participants must be aged 12+ and individually weigh under 18 stone
- All participants must complete our Moving Water Declaration Form prior to the activity
- Participants aged under 18 years must have our Parental Consent Form signed by their legal parent/guardian before being able to participate in a moving water based activity at the centre
- Participants aged 11-17 must have a responsible adult (over the age of 21 unless legal parent/guardian) who remains on site at Lee Valley White Water Centre for the duration of their activity with one responsible adult to every four children (max)
White Water Rafting
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Join us at Lee Valley White Water Centre for an unforgettable adventure! We offer something for everyone, guaranteeing an exhilarating experience.
Experience the thrill of Rafting Unleashed, where speed is the name of the game. Navigate the Olympic course, looping through the waves as many times as you dare. It's an adrenaline rush like no other!
For the ultimate adrenaline junkie, we present Rodeo Rafting! Dive and dip through thrilling rapids, ride the waves like a pro, and hold on tight for an unforgettable ride. It's an action-packed adventure you won't want to miss!
Available Courses
- Winter White Water Rafting
- Rafting Unleashed
- Rodeo Rafting
- Family Rafting
Useful Information
- Experience length: 90 minutes, allow 120 minutes for your session
- Age: 12+ years
Kayaking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Our kayaking coaching is suitable for all abilities – with the choice of one off bespoke sessions to four week paddlesport development programmes.
When you're ready to take the next steps, our instructors will advise you to book onto an assessment, you'll soon be ready to paddle on the public sessions.
Available Courses
- Explore Kayaking
- Flat Water Kayaking Course
- Introduction to White Water Kayaking
- Developing White Water Course
- Introduction to Advanced White Water Course
- Developing White Water Advanced Course
See you on the water!
Paddleboarding
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Our paddleboarding sessions are fun for all the family! Discover the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding on our crystal clear lake and have fun or relax whilst you paddle with your kids or friends.
The experience will last for 60 minutes; this includes a safety brief and kit distribution with up to one hour on the water. No previous experience is necessary - just turn up and test your balancing skills! Once you’ve been fully briefed by one of our instructors, you’ll be ready to get started!
Useful Information
- All participants must be aged 8+ and weigh under 18 stone.
- Participants must complete our Flat Water Safety declaration form prior to the activity.
- Participants aged 11-17 must have a responsible adult (over the age of 21 unless legal parent/guardian) who remains on site at Lee Valley White Water Centre for the duration of their activity with one responsible adult to every four children (max)
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times throughout their visit
Water Wipeout
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
The Water Wipeout experience will last for 60 minutes; this includes a safety brief and kit distribution with up to one hour on the water. Once you’ve been kitted out with your safety equipment and fully briefed by one of our instructors on the rules of our Water Wipeout, you’ll be ready to get started!
Tackle our fun-sized inflatable obstacle course on our lake and compete against your mates to see who can complete our course in the fastest time. Leaping over obstacles before whizzing down the slide at the end – you’re guaranteed a splashing time.
Useful Information
- All participants must be aged 8+ and weigh under 18 stone
- Participants must complete our Flat Water Safety declaration form prior to the activity
- Participants aged 11-17 must have a responsible adult (over the age of 21 unless legal parent/guardian) who remains on site at Lee Valley White Water Centre for the duration of their activity with one responsible adult to every four children (max)
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times throughout their visit