Grade II Listed with several constructions in the park also holding listed status such as the Gardeners Cottage (Grade II) and the railings and gates (Grade II*). Valentines Mansion (Grade II*) is now open to visit as a historic house and is hired out as a wedding venue. Some of the parks other features include: Boating Lake Bandstand Children's Play Area Cricket Grounds Cycle routes Dog Exercise Area Fitness Equipment Picnic Area Tennis Court Parkrun route Public Toilets Walled Garden The park previously had a lido but this was demolished in 1995. Ecology Valentines Park has a number of mature trees (including tulip trees, Scots pine, horse chestnuts, limes, and cedars of Lebanon) large yuccas, and manicured beds of shrubs other plants. The park is popular with birdwatchers and the species that have been spotted there include Marsh Tits and Turtle Doves. It is also home to the Valentines Park Field Maple, one of the Great Trees of London. In popular culture Valentines Park is one of parks claimed to be the subject of the Small Faces hit, Itchycoo Park. It was the filming location of season 2 of The Great British Bake Off. References National Heritage List for England Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Redbridge Cricket grounds in Essex Sports venues in Essex Essex County Cricket Club Sports venues completed in 1923 1898 establishments in England