We’re excited about our new exhibition ‘Eastbury Makers’ which will be launching in Spring 2022. Funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Land of the Fanns this project worked with students from University Centre South Essex #eastburymakers #costume Barking and Dagenham Council

Join us for a FREE panel discussion ‘Colonial Countryside’ with Corinne Fowler Paul Crooks, Tobi Olowe Tomasi & Lisa Rigg Lisa Rigg  in collaboration with Pen to Print and Barking and Dagenham Council Tues 26 October 2021, 7pm. Part of #BlackHistoryMonth  @BhmUK  Tickets ⬇️

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Join Professor Vincent for a FREE evening lecture on the ‘The Charters of Barking Abbey’ on Weds 17 November 2021 at 6pm. In partnership with Eastbury Manor House NT Valence House Barking and Dagenham Council  Hosted by: Broadway Theatre  Sponsored by: E&A Holdings Book ⬇️  valence-house-museum.arttickets.org.uk/valence-house-…

The amazing silk bustle dress made by Michelle Jury, a graduate from the BA in Costume Construction University Centre South Essex in Purfleet #eastburymakers Land of the Fanns The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South

Very very cool Exploration of Barking Abbey on the Valence House website (valencehousecollections.co.uk/exhibitions/ba…). I especially loved learning that a waffle mould had been uncovered during archaeological excavations at the abbey! #medievalnuns #nuntastic #medievaltwitter

A test sample for the banners that Aoife has designed for our new exhibition about the people who worked at the house, including @SPAB1877 architects William Weir & John MacGregor. They’re are nearly ready to be sent to the printers 👏🖨👏 Land of the Fanns The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Great news!

We are delighted to announce the first of our Open Weekends for 2022! The visitor centre and award-winning gardens are open for the Easter, National Mills and Jubilee Weekends. The sails will be turning if the weather allows! More dates to be added soon. Follow us for updates!

🌿🏡🪕BUILDING BECONTREE🪕🏡🌿 The Building Becontree exhibition uses original archive materials to explore the construction and design of the Becontree Estate, marking its centenary. 💯 12 March - 17 June 2022. Barking and Dagenham Council

We can’t wait to welcome you back on Sunday 3 April 2022. Doors open 10am to 4pm #eastlondon #barking

With our exhibition "Brothers in Art: Walter & Harold Steggles & the East London Group" Beecroft Art Gallery in Southend due to close on 3rd April why not join me for either of my gallery tours on Saturday, 2nd April: its your last chance so don't miss out! eventbrite.social-card-share.top/ydknz8lg

Come & find out about how @SPAB1877 architect — John MacGregor — helped save Eastbury. His distinct personality comes shining through in the costume designed & made by BA Costume Construction students University Centre South Essex Come along this Sunday to see #eastburymakers Barking and Dagenham Council 🙌 🧵

Valence House have completed an exciting Interpretation project looking at the agricultural history of the site through a public event celebrating Mr May and his tomato growing, a refurbishment of the existing herb garden and the creation of a mural landofthefanns.org/interpreting-t…

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity this Spring? Our volunteer database details many groups and organisations who may be offering just the thing for you. Take a look... landofthefanns.org/join-in/

The surface of the Thames downstream of Oxford currently looks like this.

We've got a new look! Excited to have our heritage attractions back up and running. Where will your next trip take you?