Valentines Mansion

Valentines Mansion in Valentines Park, Ilford, will reopen to the public on Tuesday 24 January, following its winter clean. This grade 2 listed building has a recreated Victorian kitchen and Georgian rooms plus historic gardens surrounded by parkland. The top floor of the mansion has been converted to artists' studios. Open days provide the opportunity to visit these studios, meet the artists and view their work. Among forthcoming events, I noticed a free film screening of Satyajit Ray's multiple award-winning masterpiece Pather Panchali (1955) at 6.30pm on Friday 3 February. No need to book, but spaces are limited; first come first served. Click the title link for more information.