Lee Valley Boat Centre

At just a stone's throw from Broxbourne train station Lee Valley Boat Centre is the prefect place to have fun on the water.

You can hire an electric pleasure craft, pedalo or rowing boat and navigate the river.

Situated within the picturesque River Lee Country Park, there's so much more to see and do.

If you've still got energy to burn, why not hire a bike and build up some speed along miles of surfaced pathways. If adrenalin sports are your thing, you can stop off at the brand new Lee Valley White Water Centre along the way. The centre is home to the London 2012 Canoe Slalom events, and from April 2011 you'll be able to enjoy thrilling white water rafting. If the thrill of white water rafting's not for you, the cafe terrace offers the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the views as fellow rafters are pushed to their limits.

If you're looking to relax, enjoy a leisurely stroll or simply take time out and unwind with a picnic whilst watching the abundance of wildlife go by.

If that's not enough, a 10 minute drive away is Lee Valley Park Farms.

There're catering facilities a five minute walk away from Lee Valley Boat Centre. If cycling for the day, there's a cafe around four miles from the boat centre at Lee Valley White Water Centre, where you'll be able to watch rafters ride the rapids.

How to get here: Car Leave the A10 at the slip road for Broxbourne and exit the roundabout towards Wormley, Turnford & Broxbourne. At the next roundabout, turn left onto the A1170, High Road Turnford. Remain on the A1170 over the next two roundabouts in order to turn right at the traffic lights onto the B194, towards Broxbourne Station. The Boat Centre is the second turning on the right. Pedestrians The Boat Centre is on the Lee Valley Pathway. Train The nearest train station is Broxbourne which is a 20 minute journey from London Liverpool Street. The Boat Centre is a 4 minute walk from the station.

There are toilet facilities, including disabled, a five minute walk from the boat centre.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Lee Valley Boat Centre, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

www.leevalleyboats.co.uk