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Horse Riding

Lee Valley Riding Centre

📍 London, Greater London

4.0(268 Google reviews)

Full-facility riding centre with indoor and outdoor arenas, lessons for all abilities, free parking, and pram access. Beginners enter via the 'Have a Go' programme before progressing to regular lessons.

Expert instructorsExcellent horse welfareHave a Go programmeBooking persistence neededIndoor and outdoor arenas
★★★★★Featured review by Julie Norton

I cannot praise this school enough. A very welcoming environment and the level of knowledge is second to none. The front of house team have always been so lovely to me, and to anyone I bring with me to my lessons, and very approcable. They always call me back when I send 20 emails (sorry haha) My favourite instructor is Severia, she is so knowledgeable, approachable and an all around lovely person. She pushes to get the best out of you in every lesson. I cannot wait for my niece to start learning with her. She has genuinely given me so much confidence and encouragement. This school should be proud to have such an outstanding instructor. She is a credit to this company. The people here are all wonderful, Billie and Farrah are also so brilliant, and Vicki is an absolute diamond. I feel so comfortable here. Great school!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who are ready to commit to the structured beginner pathway. The 'Have a Go' programme requires persistence to book, and progression to regular lessons takes several sessions — families wanting a one-off experience will find the access route frustrating.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book 'Have a Go' sessions the moment they go live online — only 6 spaces per two-week release
Complete 10 'Have a Go' sessions before you qualify for regular lesson bookings
🎟️Contact the centre directly if you hit a wall with online booking
🚗Free parking is on site

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💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.0

268 Google reviews

Instruction and facilities praised50%
Horse welfare highlighted30%
Booking and access frustration20%
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Julie Norton

2 years ago

I cannot praise this school enough. A very welcoming environment and the level of knowledge is second to none. The front of house team have always been so lovely to me, and to anyone I bring with me to my lessons, and very approcable. They always call me back when I send 20 emails (sorry haha) My favourite instructor is Severia, she is so knowledgeable, approachable and an all around lovely person. She pushes to get the best out of you in every lesson. I cannot wait for my niece to start learning with her. She has genuinely given me so much confidence and encouragement. This school should be proud to have such an outstanding instructor. She is a credit to this company. The people here are all wonderful, Billie and Farrah are also so brilliant, and Vicki is an absolute diamond. I feel so comfortable here. Great school!

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Olivia Dorval

2 months ago

Lee Valley riding center is truly exceptional . The facilities are amazing, the lessons high quality and the instructors knowledgeable, supportive and passionate about what they do. They cater for all levels, all the horses are well mannered and great teachers. What really sets this place apart though is how much they genuinely care for the horses. The horses are happy , well cared for, always have clean beds, forage and receive all year turnout which is rare in London - and which is important to me when choosing where to ride. It’s reassuring to be at a riding school where horse welfare is a top priority. I couldn’t recommend Lee valley riding center more highly!

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Vikky

2 months ago

Hey! 👋. Nice centre. This was my first riding centre ever and whenever I had the trainer that would have left the riding school now, I did progress nicely. However, now that he’s gone, with all due respect, I would recommend for the instructors that are left to be a little more involved with their riders progressing a little faster, and being more interdependent in doing their stirrups and girth unless asked for help. Thanks for this centre for teaching me the basics, but I’ve now moved to another riding centre and happily riding canter with their help- and Lee valley riding centre’s for teaching me the starters and helping me move on to new rider. Overall, nice centre, good horses - but needs just a little faster progress. Bye!🐴

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lee Valley Riding Centre runs lessons across indoor and outdoor arenas for all ability levels. Horses are described by multiple reviewers as well-mannered and well cared for. Beginners must complete the 'Have a Go' programme — six spaces released online every two weeks — before qualifying for regular lessons. Instructor quality is rated highly, with several staff named specifically in positive reviews.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

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