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Valence House Grounds and Valence Park

Introduction

In 1926, the LCC laid out 24 acres of the old Valence lands as a public park, two-thirds for informal recreation with open space, grass and some trees. Various facilities were provided, a bandstand and formal planting, but the majority has now gone, including its open-air swimming pool, which closed in 1971. Facilities at the site include a children's play area, four football pitches and a fishing lake (old moat).

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 7.15am - dusk.

Directions

Rail: Chadwell Heath then bus. Tube: Becontree (District) then bus. Bus: 5, 62, 128, 173, 174, 364.

Owners

LB Barking & Dagenham

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation

Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

12.58

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust