Next Open Artists Studios
4th July 2010
For a dose of beauty and a unique insight into creative minds...
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Happy birthday Valentines!
14.02.2010
Looking back in joy... read more
National Grant scheme awarded to Valentines
22.01.2010
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
Mansion Winter Walk
10.01.2010
Snow, Scarves and Stamina! read more
Victorian Christmas Fun at the Mansion
Sunday 6th December
Festive Fun at the Mansion... read more
Tree dressing, storytelling and minced pies...
Friday 20th November
Pre-Christmas family fun in the Mansion and Gardens read more
Wedding preview at Valentines Mansion
Saturday 14th November 2009
80 visitors braved the rain to attend our very first wedding fair... read more
Children's Writer in Residence at Valentines Mansion
27th October 2009
Grant aided programme on to a great start... read more
Local artists display talent at new Valentines Mansion Exhibition
Tuesday 27 October 2009
A number of local artists have their chance to shine as a new exhibition at Valentines Mansion focuses on the latest work of local talent from Tuesday 27 November. read more
Last chance to visit the Folly exhibition!
Tuesday 20 October 2009
The current exhibition at the mansion, Folly, draws to a close on Sunday 25 October after it was successfully launched just over a month ago. read more
NEW Under 5's Club - with nursery rhymes, storytelling and lots of fun activities for your little ones!
Monday 5 October 2009
A brand new under 5 clubs has been launched this week at Valentines Mansion and Redbridge Museum in partnership with the London Museums Hub. read more
Kids create two short animated films at Valentines
Wednesday 19 August 2009
The Drawing Room at Valentines was the setting for a unique and creative workshop for children aged 8-12 years this week. The ‘Call the Shots’ event which sold out almost immediately after going on sale, saw a group of budding film-makers create two short animated films under the guidance of local film-maker and animator Sadia Ur-Rehman. read more
Music in the gardens at Valentines
Wednesday 19 August 2009
The gardens at Valentines were transformed with the sound of live music as jazz band Timepiece performed under the blazing sunshine this weekend. read more
New cafe opens at Valentines Mansion
Wednesday 5 August 2009
The new Gardeners’ Cottage Café, in the walled gardens at Valentines Mansion in Ilford, opens on Saturday 8 August. read more
Free family fun at Valentines
Tuesday 4 August 2009
The mansion’s latest initiative makes a visit here even more exciting for the whole family. Valentines has just launched its free indoor and outdoor family backpacks - each bursting with games and challenges for some serious family fun! read more
Redbridge Arts Council launch 'The Dovecote Summer Exhibition'
Monday 3 August 2009
Sunday 2 August saw the launch of 'The Dovecote Summer Exhibition' by the Redbridge Arts Council. read more
Almost 900 people visit the mansion open studios event
Wednesday 29 July 2009
Open studios draw in the crowds at Valentines read more
Grief Tree exhibition gets visitors voting
Wednesday 29 July 2009
Visitors vote for their favourite photograpic image by Artist-in-Residence Justin Coombes. read more
BBC Asian Network presenter ties the knot at Valentines Mansion
Monday 29 June 2009
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
Living history day at the mansion attracts the crowds
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Sunday 23 June saw the mansion step back in time with characters in period costume and lots of fun activities for all the family. read more
Don't miss Indian Music Day this Sunday
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Redbridge Museum is hosting a free day of films about Indian music and dance in the UK this Sunday 14 June at Valentines Mansion, between 11am - 4pm. read more
Munira Mirza - Culture adviser to Boris Johnson visits Valentines Mansion
Tuesday 9 June 2009
Munira Mirza, Culture adviser to Boris Johnson visited the Mansion on Thursday 4 June. read more
New exhibition opens at Valentines Mansion
Monday 8 June 2009
An exhibition of specially commissioned photographs capturing the haunting beauty of Valentines Mansion and Gardens launched this week. read more
Green Fingers
Sunday 7 June 2009
Enjoy a Family Sunday at Valentines Mansion this weekend with 'Green Fingers'. read more
Valentines Mansion hosts presentation for volunteers
Wednesday 3 June 2009
The evening of Monday 1 June saw the presentation of NCFE Level 2 Certificates in Volunteering, hosted at Valentines Mansion. read more
Coming soon - Gardener's Cottage Cafe
Wednesday 3 June 2009
Soon you’ll be able to complete your visit to Valentines Mansion with a spot of lunch or a relaxing drink in the tranquil surroundings of the walled gardens. read more
Out of the light, into the night
Tuesday 2 June 2009
A collection of specially commissioned photographs capturing the haunting beauty of Valentines Mansion and Gardens at night is set to enthral visitors this June. read more
Valentines Gardens - a history
Thursday 21 May 2009
Find out more about the history and architecture of the newly restored Valentines Gardens. read more
May Fair returns to Valentines Mansion
9 May 2009
The popular May Fair, organised by the Friends of Valentines Mansion will return to the mansion on Saturday 9 May. read more
Easter treats at Valentines Mansion
Monday 6 April 2009
The Easter holidays got off to a great start at Valentines Mansion with the Nature Trail on Sunday 5 April. read more
Join in the Easter fun at Valentines Mansion!
31 March 2009
Looking for ideas for how to entertain the kids over their Easter holidays? Well look no further. Come along to Valentines Mansion and join in the Easter celebrations! read more
Thread of Life weaves its way through the mansion
29 March 2009
Valentines Mansion is about to get a contemporary makeover, courtesy of a specially commissioned series of works by renowned sculptor Al Johnson. read more
Crowds flock to Valentines Mansion & Gardens
22 March 2009
The sun shone on Mother’s Day as an estimated 2000 people visited the first ever Gants Hill Farmers Market at Valentines Mansion on Sunday. read more
New Farmers Market for Valentines Mansion
19 March 2009
Farmers market at Valentines this Sunday, plus your chance to visit the artists studios. read more
Royal opening for Valentines Mansion
4 March 2009
Official opening of Valentines Mansion & Gardens by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO on Wednesday 4 March 2009. read more
Valentines Mansion Open Weekend
14/15 February 2009
Valentines Mansion, regarded as one of Redbridge‘s ’hidden treasures‘, opened its doors to the public for the first time in 400-year history. read more
