Accommodation
YHA London Lee Valley is nestled in a remarkable setting within the vast 10,000-acre Lee Valley Regional Park, offering a tranquil and nature-rich escape just outside London while still being easily accessible from the city
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Dating back to around 2007, this YHA location comprises a main lodge alongside five wooden accommodation lodges or “cabins,” all designed with charm and rustic character, complemented by modern conveniences.
Our venues offer a wide range of facilities, from twin rooms through to dormitory rooms, Group Cabins and Tented villages, En-suite or group/gender split bathroom facilities.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links
Bridge Building
Dive into bridge engineering through hands-on practical work. Explore various bridge types, including arch, beam, cantilever, suspension, and truss bridges. Learn the intricacies of load transfers and design a stable bridge.
Aircraft
Build and launch your own gliders using cardstock to explore the science of flight. Experiment with shape and balance while learning about lift, thrust, drag, and gravity.
Glowing Lanterns
Get hands-on with light and colour by creating glowing lanterns using glow paint and LEDs. Explore how light travels, how we see colour, and the science of luminescence in a fun, creative way.
Biology (Microscopes)
Explore the microscopic world of cells, microorganisms, and photosynthesis. Enhance biology knowledge with fun, microscope-based activities, offering stunning 1000x magnification views of organisms.
Tower Building
Put your engineering skills to the test by building towers with K'NEX. Explore stability, balance, and the forces that keep structures standing tall through fun, hands-on challenges.
Rockets and Forces (tornados)
Deepen your understanding of forces and motion with engaging activities. Create captivating water tornadoes and launch stomp rockets using our specialised pressure pump kit. Explore concepts such as thrust, gravity, friction, drag, and pressure while having a blast.
Space (planets and star constellations)
Explore the wonders of space by creating your own planet models and glowing star constellations. Learn about the solar system and patterns in the night sky through creative, hands-on activities.
Light Photo Frames
Create glowing photo frames using acrylic sheets, markers, and balloon lights. Discover how light interacts with transparent materials while designing your own colourful, illuminated display.