Book white water rafting and lake activities on the Olympic course in Hertfordshire.
Lee Valley White Water Centre is one of the UK's most thrilling water activity venues, set on the Olympic course built for the 2012 Games in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. Whether you're booking a family session on the Legacy Loop or tackling the Grade 4 Olympic rapids, every visit is activity-led and fully guided by qualified instructors.
Families with children aged 8 and over can take on Family Rafting on the Legacy Loop, while older thrill-seekers aged 12 and above can take on White Water Rafting on the full Olympic course. Lake activities including Explore Kayaking, Explore Paddleboarding and Water Wipeout are also available from age 8, with no previous experience needed.
All kit and equipment is provided. You'll just need to bring swimwear and a towel. Activities run to a timetable, so book your preferred time slot in advance to secure your session.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesLee Valley White Water Centre is an activity-based venue. There is no general admission ticket. Each booking covers one specific activity session, which includes all required kit, equipment, a safety briefing, and instructor guidance throughout.
White Water Rafting (age 12+) covers a 90-minute session on the Olympic course, including kit fitting, a full safety brief, a lake-based activity assessment, and guided runs down the rapids. Allow 120 minutes in total for your visit.
Lee Valley White Water Centre is the only venue in the UK where families can raft the same Olympic-standard white water course used in the 2012 Games. Located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, it's within easy reach of London and offers a range of water activities for ages 8 and above.
The 300m Olympic course drops 5.5m from start pool to finish, with Grade 4 rapids and a conveyor system to carry your raft back to the top. Rafts hold up to nine people and sessions last 90 minutes, with approximately one hour on the water. Minimum age is 12; all participants must weigh under 18 stone.
The 160m Legacy Loop is a gentler Grade 3 course designed for families. Each raft holds up to five people, with a maximum of two adults and three children aged 8 to 16. The session is guided throughout and costs £260 per raft, making it one of the most accessible white water experiences in the UK for younger children.
Explore Kayaking, Explore Paddleboarding and Water Wipeout all take place on the flat-water lake and are ideal for families who want an active session without the white water element. Each session is £17.50 per person. Water Wipeout is an inflatable obstacle course on the lake where participants compete against each other to complete the course.
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Lee Valley White Water Centre
Station Rd, Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey EN9 1AB, UK, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1AB, England
Tel: 03000030616
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Last updated: 15:03 04/08/2026
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Each booking covers one activity session, including all required kit (wetsuit, wet boots, buoyancy aid), a full safety briefing, and guided instruction throughout. White Water Rafting and Family Rafting sessions each last 90 minutes, with approximately one hour on the water. Lake activity sessions (Explore Kayaking, Explore Paddleboarding, Water Wipeout) are also individual bookings at £17.50 per person.
