Valence House Museum

A little known, tucked away museum but well worth visiting. Two floors of high quality, informative displays on local history, a variety of activities for young children and good on-site facilities including a cafe.

Visited here with my mum who is in wheelchair & the lady who was working there couldn't have been more helpful.
There is a slope to enter & enough room in all the rooms to move around easily & lift to take you upstairs.
So much information about the local area & can listen to people's stories off when they were sent away in the war.
Great place to visit

What a lovely museum tucked away in Valance Park. I cant believe ive been in Barking for 5 years a missed this. Definitely worth visiting with children, I would say give atleast 2 hours. There is a lovely Cafe as well and a Museum shop. The House itself has several rooms to explore and the day we went they had a young persons adventure trail which included questions on each room so it got the kids really intrested!! I am coming back here for sure!

I had a great time walking through a beautiful building hosting many items depicting the ages. From the early settlers, the monarchy, and the rise and fall of the abbots by king Henry VIII to owners of the house from the 1920's onward. Did you know that Mahatma Gandhi visited the place? A showcase of cultural diversity through modern times and the importance of the Ford motor company has had on the local community in Dagenham. The staff were courteous and considerate throughout our visit. Some events occur all year round, so pick up the event's pamphlet. Well worth a few stops as there is so much to see and experience. I should also mention they have a modern-day cafeteria and indoor and outdoor seating, well-kept sanitary toilets, and a souvenir shop to boot. Valence House has open-air gardens that have loads of seating and a place for tranquility. Parking is found at the Valence Park entrance leading to Valence House. I shall visit again.

Well maintained and a lot of interactive history. Really cool considering it's free and there's even free parking at the park's car park.

Went on a Sunday afternoon and there were some dodgy people driving their cars in laps around the car park even with lots of families with children around though so that was a bit dodgy - be careful!

I've been visiting Valence House for years and can not stop dropping in to the cafe, herb garden and Valence House itself. Such a calm, peaceful historic place with great surroundings.
Everyone there is so wonderful and friendly to talk to.
Went to my first event the other night and by far the best evening I've had. Brilliantly organised and lots of fun. Well worth the ticket. Well worth the visit.
I shall continue to keep coming back.

We had an amazing day at the Victorian Christmas event today. The stalls were great, and they loved the 'snow' and seeing Santa. Can't wait to come again next year 😊

Always a nice afternoon here, so many events and activities going on for adults and children, Stacey is lovely as are all the other staff very welcoming and helpful, amazing food served at the cafe :)