Valentines Park

Valentines Mansion and Gardens

Valentines Mansion is a beautifully restored 300 year old country house in the grounds of Valentines Park. It has a grand staircase and elegant period rooms, including the recreated Victorian kitchen and Georgian rooms with gorgeous views over surrounding parkland.  The third floor has been converted into artist' studios, which visitors can often view during open studio days where they are able to meet the artists and view their work. The mansion is often host to art exhibitions and installations. The Grade II* listed building is also perfect for a whole host of functions, from weddings and celebrations to corporate events.

Café

The park has two cafés, both with a great selection of food and beverages. If you would like more information about the café such as opening times or what they have to offer, please contact them directly.

• Gardener's Cottage Café by Valentines Mansion, call 07779 050505
• Valentines Park Cafe by the bandstand, call 020 8554 7733

 Other facilities

• bandstand 
• basketball court
• bowling green (Ilford Bowls Clubs)
• cycling
• diverse tree collection including a 300 year old field maple
• guided tours
• lake (rowing boats for hire)
• multi-use games area
• nature/wetland
• ornamental gardens and flower beds
• outdoor gym
• play tennis for free
• public toilets
• spring and summer flowering meadows
• two children's play areas (free to use)

Hire the park

Events

Our parks and outdoor spaces including park buildings are available to hire for large or small events. For further information on how to hire a park visit our page on hiring outdoor spaces.

Sports pitch

We offer a cricket pitch for hire on a seasonal booking or for one-off bookings. Find out more on costs and how to book.

Training businesses

If you would like to use the park for training businesses such as bootcamps, personal training or sports coaching you will need to apply for a permit. For prices and more information, please contact parks and open spaces on 020 8708 3141 (open 5 days a week from 8am to 5pm)

To apply for a permit, please complete an application form (PDF 54KB) and return it to the address given on the form.

Parking

View information on car parking and charges