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Valentines Mansion & Gardens Valentines Mansion & Gardens Discover a beautiful country house and gardens in the heart of Ilford. Enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and installations.
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Visit the recreated Victorian kitchen and Georgian rooms, with gorgeous views over surrounding parkland. Explore the stunning historic gardens. FREE ENTRY. Hire the Mansion...Valentines Mansion is a truly unique venue in a beautiful setting. With its elegant period rooms, grand staircase and enchanting walled gardens, this Grade II* listed building, is perfect for a whole host of functions, from weddings and celebrations to corporate events. The Mansion and its rooms can be hired either individually or exclusively and we work with a fine selection of caterers to ensure a first-class experience for you and your guests. Call us on 020 8708 8100 to find out more. Valentines Mansion Opening Times:

PLEASE NOTE NEW OPENING TIMES FROM SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2024:

Sundays and Mondays
March to October 12pm-5pm
November to February 11am-3pm
Free entry

PLEASE NOTE:

We will be open an extra day during the school holidays on Tuesday 15th April. The office is open for enquiries between 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday.

✨ A Language of Colour and Form🖌 An exhibition by Venetta Nicole.'A Language of Colour and Form' explores colour, shape,...
09/10/2026

✨ A Language of Colour and Form

🖌 An exhibition by Venetta Nicole.

'A Language of Colour and Form' explores colour, shape, texture and movement as a visual language.

Working intuitively across abstraction, portraiture and architectural forms, artist Venetta Nicole transforms personal experiences, memories, cultural heritage and emotional landscapes into vibrant and layered compositions.

Her work explores identity, belonging, resilience, memory and the complexities of human experience, while allowing space for the viewer to bring their own interpretations and stories.

Instagram: venetta__nicole

📍The Gallery, Valentines Mansion.

Sundays and Mondays
11 to 26 October 2026
12.00 to 17.00

🌟✨ Meet the artist on Sunday 11 October!

1 to 9 November 2026, 11.00 to 15.00

🎟 Free entry

✨ 🎄 Victorian Christmas WeekendOur much loved Victorian Christmas Weekend is returning for 2026! The two-day event will ...
09/10/2026

✨ 🎄 Victorian Christmas Weekend

Our much loved Victorian Christmas Weekend is returning for 2026! The two-day event will include festive music, themed walkabout entertainment, children's workshops, a new show in the Gallery, Artists' Open Studios and our ever popular craft stalls.

📍 Valentines Mansion

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026
10.00 to 18:00 both days.

🎟 Free entry

✨🎨 Sunday in the Park with ArtAn exhibition by Essex Art Club.Making a welcome return to Valentines Mansion, members of ...
28/09/2026

✨🎨 Sunday in the Park with Art

An exhibition by Essex Art Club.

Making a welcome return to Valentines Mansion, members of Essex Art Club come together to present an exhibition of exciting new mixed-media work.

EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND.

The Gallery, Valentines Mansion.

🎟 Sundays and Mondays, 30th August to 5th October 2026.
12.00 noon to 5.00 pm. Free entry.

We have some exciting news...In June we were delighted to welcome BBC Antiques Roadshow to Valentines Mansion. We had a ...
18/09/2026

We have some exciting news...

In June we were delighted to welcome BBC Antiques Roadshow to Valentines Mansion. We had a brilliant day with them!

We can now announce that the episode is airing this Sunday, 20 September. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We can’t wait to watch it and hopefully we’ll spot some familiar faces in the crowds!

Tune in to BBC One at 8pm to see our beautiful Grade II* Listed Manor House provide a stunning backdrop to some amazing stories and fabulous antiques.

🎨Sunday in the Park with ArtAn exhibition by Essex Art Club.✨Making a welcome return to Valentines Mansion, members of E...
07/09/2026

🎨Sunday in the Park with Art

An exhibition by Essex Art Club.

✨Making a welcome return to Valentines Mansion, members of Essex Art Club come together to present an exhibition of exciting new mixed-media work.

📍The Gallery, Valentines Mansion.

Sundays and Mondays, 30th August to 28th September 2026.
12.00 noon to 5.00 pm. Free entry.

✨ Discover Metamorphosis at the Summer Exhibition 2026. On the theme of Metamorphosis: Life cycles, decay, transformatio...
20/07/2026

✨ Discover Metamorphosis at the Summer Exhibition 2026.

On the theme of Metamorphosis: Life cycles, decay, transformation and change in nature.

A curated collection of work created specifically for this show by Valentines Mansion’s resident artists.

📍The Gallery, Valentines Mansion

🎨 Free entry, Sundays and Mondays, 19th July to 24th August 2026 12:00 to 17:00

Ordinary Days 🎨Mixed media paintings by members of local club 'ARTYGalina' 🎨A selection of work by 8 to 18 year olds, de...
26/06/2026

Ordinary Days

🎨Mixed media paintings by members of local club 'ARTYGalina' 🎨

A selection of work by 8 to 18 year olds, developed through slowing down and taking time to appreciate the simple moments in life.

🎨 EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 🎨

🖼️The Gallery, Valentines Mansion
📅 Sundays and Mondays, 10th May to 6th July 2026
⏰ 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm
💸 Free entry

Antiques Roadshow at Valentines Mansion & Gardens! 🌳Just a few images from the fantastic day we had on 7th June A huge t...
12/06/2026

Antiques Roadshow at Valentines Mansion & Gardens! 🌳

Just a few images from the fantastic day we had on 7th June

A huge thank you to the amazing Mansion team for organising such a wonderful event 🙌 And thank you to the nearly 3,000 visitors who made the day so special

Our lovely volunteer stewards were handing out leaflets with our opening times and details on how to enter a prize draw to win a £500 Fortnum & Mason gift card

For more information, please visit our website: https://valentinesmansion.com

✨ Ordinary Days – Art Exhibition 2026 ✨“Ordinary Days”, showcasing beautiful mixed‑media paintings created by talented y...
11/05/2026

✨ Ordinary Days – Art Exhibition 2026 ✨

“Ordinary Days”, showcasing beautiful mixed‑media paintings created by talented young artists aged 8–18 from the local group ARTYGalina

This collection is all about slowing down, noticing the quiet moments, and appreciating the simple things we often overlook in our busy, fast‑paced lives.

📍 The Gallery, Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford IG1 4XA
📅 Sundays & Mondays, 10 May – 15 June 2026
⏰ 12pm – 5pm
🎟️ Free entry

Come along, take a breath, and enjoy the beauty of the ordinary. We can’t wait to welcome you. 💛

Address

Emerson Road
Ilford
IG14XA

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+442087088105

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