Valentines Mansion & Gardens

Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA, UK
1-99 Years

Description

Valentines Mansion & Gardens is over 320 years old. The house was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Cantebury.

Come & explore the historic walled gardens and revel in the many unique features, from the Victorian rose garden and Old English garden to the Long water and rococo grottoes. The gardens are open every day throughout the year.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Gardens: Historic and Beautiful, Take a stroll through the historic walled gardens and revel in the many unique features, from the Victorian rose garden and Old English garden to the Long water and rococo grottoes. The gardens are open every day throughout the year.
  • History of Valentines Mansion: Valentines Mansion is over 320 years old. The house was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Cantebury. At that time, the new brick house stood in open countryside, several miles from the edge of London.

Facilities

  • Car Parking: RingGo is the only form of payment for car parking (site code is 21405). Payment can only be made via mobile phone or by using the RingGo App. 
  • Food & Drinks: You’ll find the charming Gardener’s Cottage Café – a hidden little gem open everyday, serving a variety of light lunches, delicious cakes and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • March to October: Sundays and Mondays - 12pm-5pm.
  • November to February: Sundays and Mondays - 11am-3pm.

Address: Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA, UK

Post Code: IG1 4XA

Council: Redbridge

County: Greater London

  • 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.
  • Tube: Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk. Ilford on Elizabeth Line. Short walk or bus ride.
  • Bus: Take bus routes 396, 128, 179, 123, 296, 167 from Gants Hill Underground Station and 128, 296, 150, 396, 167 from Ilford to stop ‘Beehive Lane’.
  • Car Parking: Car parking is available at the Mansion. RingGo is the only form of payment for car parking (site code is 21405). Payment can only be made via mobile phone or by using the RingGo App. 

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