Lee Valley White Water Centre School Trip
Greenwich Leisure Limited
EN9 1AB
London & South East Hertfordshire
Inspire your students with a day of challenge, teamwork, and adventure at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Our activities combine fun with outdoor learning, helping pupils build confidence, resilience, independence, and teamwork through real-world outdoor experiences. Whether you're looking for a reward day, a curriculum-linked PE and PSHE experience, or a multi-week programme, we can tailor a package to suit your school's needs. From calm lake-based activities to exciting white water challenges, our instructors create safe, supportive environments where every student can succeed.
Our Activities complement the National Curriculum's Outdoor and Adventurous Activities objectives while enriching students' personal development through challenge, teamwork, and discovery.
Check out the activity options below then get in touch with our team to start planning an unforgettable adventure for your students.
Teacher Checklist
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
What activities are available during educational visits?
There are 2 meeting rooms and 1 west classroom available for an additional cost if they are needed for the day.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physical Education
Aqua Park Kayaking Canoeing
Whether you're looking for a reward day, a curriculum-linked PE and PSHE experience, or a multi-week programme, we can tailor a package to suit your school's needs. From calm lake-based activities to exciting white water challenges, our instructors create safe, supportive environments where every student can succeed.
Our Activities complement the National Curriculum's Outdoor and Adventurous Activities objectives while enriching students' personal development through challenge, teamwork, and discovery.
Team Building School Trip
Fantastic water-based challenges develop trust, coordination and clear communication. Pupils must work together to navigate activities, building resilience and strong team bonds in an exciting outdoor setting.
Watersports School Trip
Aqua Park Canoeing Kayaking
Give your students an unforgettable watersports day at Lee Valley White Water Centre - with canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and raft experiences that build teamwork, confidence and adventure on the water.
What size groups do we cater for?
We can cater for any number of students in multiple activity groups.
On-site classroom facilities?
We have 2 meeting rooms and 1 cabin which can be used at additional cost if required.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, All staff are First Aid trained.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes the venue is fully accessible.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Because of the activities we assess each request individually and will suggest adaptations we could make for students.
Who are Greenwich Leisure Limited?
Drawing inspiration from the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games, our programmes aim to motivate and engage young people through high-quality sporting experiences. Delivered by fully qualified National Governing Body (NGB) licensed coaches, our sessions are designed to build confidence, develop physical skills and encourage a lifelong love of sport.
We offer activities at a venues welcoming students across London, Hertfordshire and Essex as well as further afield, working with students in Key Stages 2 (ages 7-11), 3 (ages 12-14), and 4 (ages 14-16). Fantastic facilities, coupled with experienced and trained staff, ensure that students make the most of the sporting opportunities they take part in, whether it's a one-day experience or a multi-day experience.
For groups travelling from further afield, we can signpost to a range of local accommodation providers - from campsites to hotels - to help plan a stay that's both comfortable and convenient.
White Water Rafting on the Legacy Loop Give your students a taste of white water excitement! With one of our experienced raft guides leading the way, teams will tackle the smaller of our two white water courses. Pupils will have the opportunity to develop teamwork, resilience, and trust while sharing an unforgettable, confidence-boosting experience. Duration: 90 minutes Age: 8+ years Maximum Capacity: 40 (8 rafts with 5 participants) White Water Rafting on the Olympic Course For older or more confident groups, the Olympic Course offers a next-level experience. Students will discover the power of teamwork and coordination as they tackle the same course used by Olympic athletes. A powerful way to build confidence, courage, and mutual support through shared challenge. Duration: 90 minutes Age: 12+ years Maximum Capacity: 72 (8 rafts with 9 participants) Explore Kayaking An ideal introduction to paddlesport, these flatwater kayaking sessions focus on skill-building and fun on the crystal-clear waters of our lake. Students learn the basics of the sport while developing coordination, confidence, and independence. Our sit-on-top style kayaks make this activity highly accessible and suitable for all abilities. Duration: 60 minutes Age: 8+ years Maximum Capacity: 30 participants Water Wipeout Pure fun meets teamwork and agility! Students will jump, slide, and balance their way across our inflatable course. This is a fantastic reward or enrichment activity that still promotes team spirit, coordination, and perseverance in a playful, confidence-boosting environment. Duration: 60 minutes Age: 8+ years Maximum Capacity: 30 participants Hydrospeeding A unique and exhilarating experience that promotes independence, focus, and determination. Equipped with floatation boards and fins, students navigate the white water themselves, learning to read the flow, make quick decisions, and embrace challenge. Duration: 90 minutes Age: 12+ years Maximum Capacity: 36 participants Raft Building Creativity and critical thinking come together in our raft building challenge. Working in teams, students design, construct, and test their own rafts using poles, barrels, and ropes. It's hands-on learning at its best, encouraging leadership, problem solving, and reflection while reinforcing the value of teamwork and shared success. Duration: 60 minutes Age: 10+ years Maximum Capacity: 32 participants Explore paddleboarding Test your balance and make a splash while discovering the fun of paddleboarding! Students will step outside their comfort zone as they learn new skills, building confidence and coordination on the water. Paddleboarding is an exciting way to develop resilience, self-awareness, and wellbeing in a safe, supportive outdoor environment. Duration: 60 minutes Age: 8+ years Maximum Capacity: 27 participants
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