# Families with SEND

Families with SEND at Valence House, Friday 30 October 2026, 10:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Valence House, Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham
- Get tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/valencehousemuseum/2434663
- Go to page: https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/families-with-send/

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A relaxed quiet opening of Valence House for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, outside regular opening hours. Valence House Museum opens its doors exclusively for these families to enjoy the seasonal trail 'Villainy at Valence'. Visitors can explore at their own pace in a calm, low-sensory environment with no public access. Parent and carer supervision is required at all times.

## Dates

- Friday 30 October 10:00 — Valence House

Written by a model, sources: [valencehousecollections.co.uk](https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/families-with-send/), [tickettailor.com](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/valencehousemuseum/2434663)

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