Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you are planning on travelling distance to attractions, we would recommend that you contact the venues directly in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

Valence House Museum

Valence House is the local history museum for the parishes and boroughs of Barking and Dagenham. The collection is housed in a timber-framed manor house begun in the 15thC. Of particular interest are a fine set of 16thC, 17thC and 18thC portraits of the Fanshawe family and a period room of the same date. Also a herb garden and a moat. There is also a herb garden, shop and cafe.

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