Hackney Marshes Centre — Attraction in London

Please come in and book a pitch for football, rugby and cricket. There is also a cafe in the centre. The staff and managers are pleasant. Reasonable size car park for all the athletes, supporters and visitors.Entrance to the Marshes, Lea River and canal are complimentary. You can bring your pet dog and enjoy the towpaths. Or if you prefer walking or cycling. The Lea Valley, rivers and canals are connected to Wick Woodland, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Tottenham Marshes. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy Hackney Marshes.If you enjoy fishing, get a licence from the Post Office, and join the party. I have seen chup, bream and roach in the Lea River. Last weekend, I saw a kingfisher in the marshes. Stunning plumage. Unfortunately, she was faster than my shutter. Better luck next...

Hackney Marshes is one of the few remaining wild places inside the North Circular - never mind the M25. It is a great place to walk as the complete ring covers around 10km. Part of the walk is along the Lea Navigation which is crowded with canal boats and part runs alongside the River Lea which at one time saw an invasion fleet of Viking Ships. The river also marks the frontier between King Alfred's Wessex and the Viking Controlled Danelaw controlled by the Danish Warlord Guthrum.

The land is commonland and is used for many events; however it has retained its wild character and on a sunny day it is a great...

This is my favourite place to walk the dog. Vast grassy area that turns into a number of football/cricket fields during the weekend is perfect for playing with the dog during the week. I also enjoy the almost wood-like area next to the Lea river bordering the football fields, it makes you feel like you're somewhere in the wilderness, not in the middle of a huge city. The only problem are the "presents" people leave in the bushes during the weekend, the smelly ones that my dog really loves to roll in. So don't let your dog run freely in the bushes on a Monday, especially if it enjoys masking its own smell with...