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The picture shows examples of Bargello embroidery, with bright colours and striking geometric patterns.

The art of Bargello embroidery

Join textiles expert Gepher in her studio at Valentines Mansion where you will be introduced to the wonderful art of Bargello embroidery, a technique that uses straight stitches to create striking, geometric patterns. You will take away a kit to…

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A young boy dressed in Victorian clothing is writing a letter with a quill pen. Valentines Mansion is in the background.

Family Day at Valentines

Come along to a special Open Day with a prizegiving at 2.00 pm. Organised by the Friends of Valentines Mansion to reward the primary schoolchildren who entered the 2026 Hooker Prize competition, this family history day has something for everyone:…

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Small fused glass panel showing beach huts, sea and sun

Fused Glass Workshop – By the Sea

Think Beach Huts and boats bobbing on the briny! Get into summer holiday mood with this 'By The Sea' Fused Glass workshop, led by our resident artist Amanda Seljubac in her studio on the top floor of Valentines Mansion. Let…

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Oil painting of a Latvian Girl dressed in traditional costume.

Art Exhibition – Ordinary Days

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!   Ordinary Days is an exhibition of work by a group of extremely talented young artists, aged 8 to 18. They are all members of a local club, ARTYGalina.   They are back by popular demand,…

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Faces Punching Colour by Pauline Cushine

Art Exhibition: Faces – Punching Colour

Faces - Punching Colour is an exhibition of expressionist portraits and still life portraits by artist Pauline Cushnie, capturing both the essence and presence of the sitter.   Meet the Artist - Sunday 19th April, Sunday 3rd May, Monday 4th…

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valentines mansion gardens

Springtime Guided Heritage Tree Walk

Join us for a Springtime Walk! Following the very successful (though wet!) Autumn Walk, the Friends of Valentines Mansion are launching a new publication, an illustrated booklet containing a guided tour of 25 trees in this historic parkland, reflecting the different…

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Join the fun at Valentines Mansion with an easter egg hunt.

Easter Trail

Join in the Easter Trail fun at Valentines Mansion! Hunt around the house for the hidden eggs and collect your special treat when you find them all!

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Grand Staircase at Valentines Mansion

Open Day

Come and explore Valentines Mansion on our open day! We're open today between 12pm-5pm with lots to see! Step back in time and take a walk around the period rooms, including the Victorian Kitchen and Georgian Bedchamber. Visit our art…

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