The Queen will visit Valentines Mansion & Gardens as part of Diamond Jubilee Regional Tour
Thursday 26 January 2012
Redbridge has been chosen as the first place Her Majesty will visit on the Diamond Jubilee Regional Tour.
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Artist in Residence 2012 - Phenomena
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Vision’s Cultural Development and Valentines Mansion teams presents...Artist in Residence 2012-Phenomena read more
Find Valentines Mansion & Gardens listed on Day Out With The Kids
Tuesday 10 January 2012
You can now find Valentines Mansion & Gardens and our events listed on Day Out With The Kids. read more
The Great British Bake Off is Back!
Wednesday 4 January 2012
The Great British Bake Off is back! As part of Sport Relief 2012, the show will see twelve BBC celebrities battle it out in the bake-off tent. This special mini-series was once again filmed on the grounds of Valentines Mansion & Gardens. read more
What Lies Beneath...
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Some of the damaged tiles from the entrance hall have been lifted this week and will be replaced with brand new limestone slabs. The process has allowed us to once again catch a glimpse of the mansions history and past… read more
Wish You Were Here? Ilford Becoming Tourist Hot Spot
Monday 12 December 2011
Ilford is fast becoming one of Europe’s fastest growing tourist destinations. read more
The Makeover Gets Underway
Tuesday 20 December 2011
The maintenance and repairs at Valentines Mansion are well underway. read more
A Victorian Christmas at the Mansion
Thursday 1 December 2011
Local school children enjoy a traditional Christmas at the mansion. read more
Wonderful Veg at Valentines
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Another fantastic selection of vegetables grown in the Kitchen Gardens almost ready to harvest. read more
NEW Nature Backpacks offer even more FREE Family Fun!
Available on all public open days.
Our fantastic new Nature Backpacks are a great way to explore and enjoy the outdoors at Valentines. read more
Blooming Marvellous
Thursday 3 November 2011
10 participants enjoyed an afternoon of flower arranging at the mansion, in one of our creative workshops for adults. read more
Historic find for Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Monday 24 October 2011
Letters written by previous residents of the mansion up to 150 years ago have been uncovered and donated back to Redbridge, thanks to a descendent of the Ingleby's. read more
Join the cupcake craze!
Monday 24 October 2011
Join in the latest trend and equip yourself with some baking essentials from Valentines Mansion. read more
Squirrels at Valentines
Wednesday 12 October 2011
The final episode of The Great British Bake Off on BBC Two last week saw millions of viewers tune in to see the finalists face their toughest challenges yet. But despite the mouth-wateringly delicious treats baked on the show, the limelight was stolen by something not covered in icing – a squirrel! read more
The Sound of Nature
Monday 3 October 2011
Valentines Mansion and Parks are the setting for a project involving young people from secondary schools in Islington and Redbridge learning about the links between 18th century music and garden history. read more
Hundreds Visit the Valentines Mansion & Gardens Wedding Fair
Monday 26 September 2011
Valentines Mansion was filled with the sound of music and the smell of flowers on Sunday at our wedding fair. read more
A Successful London Open House 2011 at Valentines
Monday 19 September 2011
Over 200 visitors made it to the mansion on Sunday for the annual celebration of our capital’s buildings, places and neighbourhoods, an event more commonly known as London Open House. read more
Competition: Ready, Steady, Draw!
Thursday 1 September 2011
As part of Big Draw, a national month long event to celebrate drawing, Valentines Mansion is launching a special competition for budding artists aged 13-25. read more
Valentines Mansion proves to be the perfect setting for TV show
Tuesday 16 August 2011
The producers of a hit TV show have praised Valentines Mansion as ‘the perfect backdrop’ after spending eight weeks there filming The Great British Bake Off. read more
Crowds step back in time with Merrie England in the Valentines Gardens.
Sunday 14 August 2011
In contrast to the torrential rain of July 1951, the sun shone on Redbridge Museum and the Ilford Operatic and Dramatic Society's production of 'Merrie England' on 14 August. read more
Kids get green fingered at Valentines!
Wednesday 10 August 2011
The summer holidays have been great fun for all so far at Valentines Mansion! read more
Valentines Mansion is awarded joint 1st place in the Netmums 2011 Free Places to Go Awards for Redbridge
Thursday 21 July 2011
Valentines Mansion is thrilled to have been awarded joint 1st place in the Netmums 2011 Free Places to Go Awards for Redbridge. read more
Jewellery Workshop Dazzles Participants
20 June 2011
The first jewellery making workshop for adults got of to a great start this weekend. read more
Redbridge in Bloom lanches at the mansion
Monday 14 June 2011
The boroughs annual flower contest opened in style at Valentines Mansion. read more
Film lovers enjoy movie night at the mansion
Friday 13 May 2011
Friday 13 May was the lucky day for many movie buffs who were able to enjoy a selection of shorts films by Future Shorts, the largest shorts films network in the world at the mansion. read more
Spring Flower Workshop at Valentines
Wednesday 4 May 2011
The mansion’s Drawing Room was the setting for the Spring Flower Workshop this week. read more
Cracking fun at the mansion!
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Rib-tickling fun at the mansion! read more
Free family fun at Valentines
Monday 4 April 2011
Dont't forget Valentines Mansion's free indoor and outdoor family backpacks for hire - each bursting with games and challenges for some serious family fun! read more
Valentines Park wins a ‘Mayor Safer Parks’ Award
March 2011
Valentines Park has been given a silver in the Mayor’s Safer Parks Awards. read more
Flowers of the Month at Valentines
Wednesday 9 March 2011
It’s a busy time of year in the gardens at Valentines. read more
Picture Perfect - The Daily Express choose Valentines Mansion for their Fashion Photo Shoot
21 February 2011
Valentines Mansion was recently the setting for a fashion photoshoot by the Daily Express. read more
Birthday celebrations at the mansion enjoyed by hundreds
Sunday 13 February 2011
Sunday 13 February saw 2nd birthday celebrations at Valentines Mansion, and we were joined by hundreds of visitors keen to join in the fun. read more
Tea parties get off to a delightful start
Friday 14 January 2011
It was a full house for the Traditional English Tea Party at Valentines Mansion this weekend, the first in series of such free events at the mansion over coming weeks. read more
Artists in Residency Programme 2011
January 2011
A Local Dialogue - Fancy a Cuppa? Afternoon Tea at Valentines Mansion read more
Christmas Magic at Valentines
December 2010
It was the perfect setting for Christmas this weekend at Valentines, with lots of snow and Santa! read more
Timorous Beasties at the Mansion Shop
December 2010
Looking for that special Christmas present? A selection of unique products created by hip designers Timorous Beasties are now available for sale in the Mansion's gift shop. read more
BBC Asian Network presenter ties the knot at Valentines Mansion
29.6.09
Tommy Sandhu, radio presenter on the BBC Asian Network and his fiancée became the first couple to marry at Valentines Mansion this weekend. read more
Royal opening for Valentines Mansion
4.3.09
Official opening of Valentines Mansion & Gardens by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO on Wednesday 4 March 2009. read more
Happy birthday Valentines!
14.02.2010
Looking back in joy... read more
National Grant scheme awarded to Valentines
22.01.10
Valentine's Mansion and Gardens has been selected to take part in museumaker, a prestigious, national project involving 16 museums across the country. read more
