Valence House Museum Valence House Museum, Becontree Ave, London RM8 3HT, UK

Valence House Museum is the only surviving of the five manor houses of Dagenham. The timber framed museum building, partially surrounded by a moat, is situated in Valence Park off Becontree Avenue.

The only surviving manor house in Dagenham, Valence House dates back to Medieval times and is still partially surrounded by a moat.

Following extensive refurbishment in 2010, exciting galleries tell the story of Barking and Dagenham and its people throughout the ages.

Discover the tranquil herb garden and Dig for Victory plot.

Our opening hours

Tuesday to Saturday

10 am to 4 pm (except public holidays).

Valence House will be closed on Saturday 27 May.

However, the Museum (but not the Archives and Local Studies Centre) will be open on Sunday 28 and Monday 29 May for The Bloodier Battle of Valence, an English Civil War re-enactment and living history village.

Admission is free except for certain ticketed events.

Disabled access

Museum

• There is level access throughout the ground floor of the museum. A lift provides level access to part of the upper floor.
• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Parking

Blue Badge parking is available at the delivery entrance, situated at the end of Margery Road, off Bonham Road (RM8 3AX).