Valence House Museum

Becontree Avenue, Dagenham

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

Valence House itself is home to Barking and Dagenham's local history museum, while the Archives and Local Studies Centre, café and shop are housed in an impressive new Visitor Centre.

Opening times

Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Open House London

Valence House Museum will be open 10am - 4pm on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September 2010 as part of Open House London weekend. Guided tours on Saturday are at 10.30am and 12pm. Guided tours on Sunday are at 12.30pm and 2pm.

Collection Highlights|

Fanshawe Family Portraits and Archive|

A History of Valence House|

The Herb Garden and Grounds|

The Friends of Valence House|

Archives and Local Studies Centre|

Loans, donations and bequests|