{"id":484,"date":"2019-03-27T08:19:06","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T08:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?post_type=centre&#038;p=484"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:25:26","slug":"valentines-mansion-gardens","status":"publish","type":"centre","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/centre\/valentines-mansion-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentines Mansion &amp; Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-about-valentines-mansion\"><strong>About Valentines Mansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Valentines Mansion was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Canterbury. At that time the new brick house stood in open countryside, several miles from the edge of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Valentines has changed hands many times since then. City merchant and banker Robert Surman bought the estate in the 1720s and created the walled gardens, dovecote and grottoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">In the 1760s owner Sir Charles Raymond spent part of his fortune renovating Valentines, giving the house its Georgian appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Sarah Ingleby, the last private resident of Valentines, died in 1906 and the Council acquired the house in 1912. Since then, the mansion has been home to wartime refugees, a hospital, a public health centre, and a council housing department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">After standing empty for 15 years, Valentines was restored in 2009 with Redbridge council and Heritage Lottery funds, and strong community support to create the historic but contemporary venue it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Valentines Mansion - Wedding Venue Hire\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2tj-uxO3zk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pink-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/valentines.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>History of Valentines<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/venues\/valentines-mansion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hire Valentines<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/libraries-heritage-culture\/valentines-mansion-gardens\/valentines-mansion-virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Take a Virtual Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/ValMansion?share\"><strong>Visit Valentines<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-valentines-at-a-glance\"><strong>Valentines at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Georgian Bedchamber\" class=\"wp-image-34349 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Bedchamber-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Visit us on Open Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step back in time and explore the Grade II* listed Valentines Mansion. With over 320 years of<strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/valentines.org.uk\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\">history<\/a><\/strong> waiting to be discovered, Valentines is a great day out for the whole family. Explore the period rooms, including Georgian bedchamber, Regency Parlour and Victorian kitchen. The Gallery hosts many art exhibitions all year round. Remember to pick up a free visitor guide from Reception, it&#8217;s packed with information on history and highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/ValMansion?share\"><strong>Find us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/libraries-heritage-culture\/valentines-mansion-gardens\/valentines-mansion-virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Take a Virtual Tour <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Enjoy our beautiful gardens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our beautifully kept historic gardens are open all year round for all to enjoy. Take a stroll through the Old English Garden, Kitchen Garden and Victorian Rose Garden. Other highlights include the Dry Garden, Dovecote, Rococo Grottoes and Long Water. Continue your visit into Valentines Park, an award-winning open space with a boating lake and children&#8217;s play area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/ValMansion?share\"><strong>Find us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-Mansion-11-gardens-optimised-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"view of flower garden in park\" class=\"wp-image-767 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-Mansion-11-gardens-optimised-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-Mansion-11-gardens-optimised-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Valentines-Mansion-11-gardens-optimised-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/VM-Gardeners-Cottage-Cafe-2.jpg\" alt=\"food on display counter in cafe\" class=\"wp-image-779 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/VM-Gardeners-Cottage-Cafe-2.jpg 567w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/VM-Gardeners-Cottage-Cafe-2-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Gardener&#8217;s Cottage Cafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the Kitchen Garden you&#8217;ll find the Gardener&#8217;s Cottage Cafe. Open everyday, the cafe has ample indoor and outdoor seating, Choose from a variety of hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes, soups, sandwiches and other lunch options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-centre-manager-media-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Studio Artists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentines Mansion is home to some wonderful artists. Click the link below to find out more information about the artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/art-in-lockdown-e1622197022327.jpg\" alt=\"art pieces for exhibition\" class=\"wp-image-38354 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/art-in-lockdown-e1622197022327.jpg 480w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/art-in-lockdown-e1622197022327-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#6f7f6d\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55011 size-full\" style=\"object-position:15% 39%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#fefaee\">Weddings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fefaee\">The Mansion is <a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/venues\/valentines-mansion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>available for hire<\/strong><\/a> for a range of events, including marriage ceremonies, civil partnerships, wedding receptions, private functions and business events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#fefaee\">Visit our website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,33],"tags":[80,79,78,5,60,59],"parks-type":[],"class_list":["post-484","centre","type-centre","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts-culture","category-heritage","tag-events","tag-gardens","tag-mansion","tag-parks","tag-venue-hire","tag-weddings"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/centre"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110911,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/centre\/484\/revisions\/110911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=484"},{"taxonomy":"parks-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/parks-type?post=484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}