Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA,UK
OPENING TIMES & CHARGES 2013
February & October
Tuesdays (October only) and Sundays 11am-3pm
March/April/May/June/July/August/September
Tuesdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 11am-5pm
Bank Holidays
Mondays 1st April, 6th May, 27th May, 27th August - 10am-5pm
School Holidays
In addition to our Tuesday and Sunday openings we will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays:
February & October Half Term - 11am to 3pm
Easter, May Half Term and Summer holidays 10am-5pm (with the exception of Thursday 29th August when we will be closed.)
We will be closed in November, December 2013 and January 2014 apart from special events - check our What's on page for details.
Admission FREE
Guided tours for groups £4.50 per person (must be pre-booked)
Please note that most events are charged separately.
Telephone number 020 8708 8100
Email address valentines@visionrcl.org.uk
ACCESS
Designated car parking spaces are provided for disabled badge holders.
The mansion has level access throughout, with a lift to all floors.
Width restrictions apply to larger electric wheelchairs. Please call ahead of your visit for advice and assistance.
For access advice call +44 (0)20 8708 8100.
MANSION GIFT SHOP
Your visit to the mansion would not be complete without a trip to the Gift Shop.
Choose from souvenirs, children’s items, books, gifts and much more.
Located on the first floor, the shop also stocks a range of arts and crafts handmade by the Valentines Mansion Studio Artists.
GARDENER’S COTTAGE CAFÉ
Open everyday between 10am and 6pm (or sunset during winter months).
Please note that the Café will be closed on Mondays in December and January.
GETTING THERE
Tube Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk.
Rail Ilford National Rail, direct line from Liverpool Street Station.
Bus Take bus routes 396, 128, 179, 123, 296, 167 from Gants Hill Underground Station and 128, 296, 150, 396, 167 from Ilford National Rail to stop ‘Valentines Mansion and Park’.
Cycle Cycle to the mansion through Valentines Park. Cycle racks are provided at the mansion.
Road Easily accessible from the A406 (junction for A12) and the M25 (junction 27 for M11, and follow on to the A406 East). Car parking is available at the mansion.
Car parking charges (With effect from 1st October 2011)
up to 1 hour: 70p / up to 2 hours: £1.30 / all day: £3
