Museums & Galleries · London
Valence House
📍 RM8 3HT
Photo: Gordon Joly (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Museum galleries telling the story of Barking and Dagenham
- See the Dagenham Idol and Fanshawe family portraits
- Rare wall-painting dating from around 1600
- Explore the herb garden and Dig for Victory plot
- Research family history in the Archives and Local Studies Centre
Valence House is the only surviving medieval manor house in Dagenham, still partly surrounded by its original moat. Inside, refurbished galleries tell the story of Barking and Dagenham, with highlights including the Dagenham Idol, whalebones, Fanshawe family portraits and a rare wall-painting dating from around 1600. Outside, you can wander the herb garden, spot veteran trees and see a Dig for Victory plot with a replica Anderson Shelter. There's also an Archives and Local Studies Centre for those researching family or local history, plus a shop and the Tulip Tree Tea Room. It suits history lovers and families alike. Chadwell Heath station is 0.7 miles away, and there are 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Advisable to book ahead to view archive material
- Best for
- Local history and family history research
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Chadwell Heath 0.7 miles
- Goodmayes 1.1 miles
- Seven Kings 1.7 miles
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