I visited on a Sunday just to look around and be informed of the history. This place is free to visit, and you are handed a map which tells you some history and the rooms' names. Alongside this, there are narrations you can access through your phone by a QR code. You don't even need to scan everytime, as on the webpage you can go next. I liked what I saw, there are great views from the windows upstairs. Feel free to take pictures everywhere. In one room, I completed a Jigsaw puzzle (pictured with my review). There was also a spyglass. I would recommend it because you don't need a lot of time to see everything. I spent about an hour here, checking every room and listening to the narrations. This place would be an ideal location for a wedding event. It's in a nice park, close to town centre and has nice rooms.

Choosing Valentine's Mansion as the venue for our wedding turned out to be a splendid decision. The historic charm of the building added a timeless elegance to our special day. The registrars who conducted the ceremony were not only professional but also remarkably friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for us and our guests. The combination of the beautiful venue and the amiable registrars made our wedding a truly memorable and magical experience.

This lovely hidden gem is worth a visit. The Mansion House is open Sundays and Mondays. Each room reflects the time period of one of the owners and the area where kitchen staff worked recreates the time and how a mansion house would have been run perfectly. Valentines Park is lovely with interesting formal gardens, a haw haw and an unusual bridge with a seat c 18th century. Visiting in May, my granddaughter and I were delighted to see cygnets. The cafe is reasonably priced and good quality. We had a lovely afternoon out!

Joined a small group of people for a guided tour of the garden, led by Simon. He was interesting and informative and very passionate about the gardens. If you are able to join a garden tour at a later date, please do so.

Nice spot to visit some local history. It is somewhat more engaging compared to some other places of this type as you can interact with a lot of the artifacts that are kept there. There are some interesting rooms to explore and are accessible too. Not open on many days in the week, just twice in fact, but they do seem to hold regular events. I still would’ve liked to read more about the Valentines’ impact on a more national and global level and the impact on both the local and global community.