Valence Park — Attraction in London

A relatively small park. With a new play area, consisting of swings, roundabout and slide and gym area, a basketball pitch. There is a café with outdoor seating, this does not open on a Sunday or a Monday. There is access to the library, and Valance house museum, which is free. When these places are open there is access to toilets, but when they are closed there is no park toilet. There is also a duck pond but this is closed off at the moment. Sadly it has plenty of litter over there. On a busy day there is a lot of rubbish lying around the play area. A nice park to take toddlers and young children there is also a car park so easy to...

Valence Park is a delightful recreational area, boasting a dedicated children's play area as well as cozy seating areas for relaxation. Although fishing is currently prohibited, visitors can still enjoy picturesque views of the lake and find solace. Moreover, there is a spacious ground where one can partake in cricket or football. On sunny days, it's a common sight to see numerous children joyfully riding their bikes while their parents unwind nearby. The park can be conveniently accessed via Becontree Avenue or Margery Road. All in all, Valence Park offers a splendid recreational experience that caters to...

It was a local festival called One Borough Festival organised by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. I work at the LBBD, and this was my 1st time being part of it.

I stayed just a little over 2 hours, but i enjoyed my time there.

The event was well organised, and the safety was top notch, too, as I was able to see the event plan with all the H&S features.

There were a lot of play areas for children of all ages, rides and funfair.

I'll be there next year with my...