New for Summer 2026, young visitors can take on 'Choose Your Tudor', an interactive trail based around professions from the Tudor era.
A fun and exciting way to learn about the Tudors whilst exploring the house and gardens.
This brand-new exhibition celebrates our borough’s footballing legacy and features objects on loan from the National Football Museum and the world's largest private football collection.
Splashy Land in Barking Park brings together three major experiences: London’s biggest splash park, the UK’s only Unicorn Boating Lake, and Bounsea, a giant inflatable obstacle course.
The perfect place for families searching for outdoor activities!
Free tickets available for B&D residents. Competition closes on Sunday 16 August.
Create a scratch‑art portrait of someone important to you. Scratch away the surface to reveal bright colours and patterns underneath, and share your story through art.
Suitable for all ages.
Collect a map or activity pack from the Discovery Centre, and get ready meet Arty and his many friends along the way!
Led by photographer and curator David Bennet, the Brilliant Trees Exhibition, this season, we’ll be exploring the summer trees of Valence Park on a relaxed, family‑friendly photography walk.
Suitable for all ages.
Bring your littlest Vikings along for a gentle, sensory introduction to the world of the North. Museum Minis sessions are designed to spark wonder through storytelling and singing.
Suitable for under 5s.
Come along with Company Drinks for a delightful blackberry picking walk! Enjoy the beauty of nature together.
It’s a perfect way to connect with neighbours, enjoy fresh air, and gather the season's best berries!
From bug hunts and mini‑beast spotting and scavenger trails to picnics and outdoor story moments, pack a snack, grab your hats and suncream, and come and explore!
Suitable for ages 0 – 4 years old.
Come along for an afternoon of conversation, creativity and cultural exchange featuring community stories, family activities including henna, calligraphy and bracelet making, plus a community show-and-tell.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Adults £3, Child £2
The Valence Craft Lab is a playful, ever‑changing space for hands‑on making. Explore, experiment, invent, and bring imaginative characters and objects to life.
Craft a unique companion to take home! Book online, suitable for ages 5+.
£5 per child
Ever wondered if snakes really are slippery? It’s time to find out!
Gain a better understanding of these fascinating creatures, plus, enjoy reptile- and bird-themed interactive sessions!
The Valence Craft Lab is a playful, ever‑changing space for hands‑on making. Explore, experiment, invent, and bring imaginative characters and objects to life.
Craft a unique companion to take home! Book online, suitable for ages 5+.
£5 per child
Bring your littlest Vikings along for a gentle, sensory introduction to the world of the North. Museum Minis sessions are designed to spark wonder through storytelling and singing.
Suitable for under 5s.
From bug hunts and mini‑beast spotting and scavenger trails to picnics and outdoor story moments, pack a snack, grab your hats and suncream, and come and explore!
Suitable for ages 0 – 4 years old.
Come along for a friendly afternoon of Apple and Pear Pressing with Company Drinks! Get hands-on with the traditional process of pressing apples and pears into fresh juice.
Come along for a friendly afternoon of Apple and Pear Pressing with Company Drinks! Get hands-on with the traditional process of pressing apples and pears into fresh juice.
Come along to a family-friendly ‘Teddy bears picnic’ and nature fun-day! Enjoy a range of activities, including a storyteller in the woods, face-painting and more! No need to book.
Bring your littlest Vikings along for a gentle, sensory introduction to the world of the North. Museum Minis sessions are designed to spark wonder through storytelling and singing.
Suitable for under 5s.
From bug hunts and mini‑beast spotting and scavenger trails to picnics and outdoor story moments, pack a snack, grab your hats and suncream, and come and explore!
Suitable for ages 0 – 4 years old.