As a group, we are primarily interested in Valentines Park as a park. However, the development of today's park cannot be easily understood without knowing something of the ownership of the mansion and its estate.

Using the links on the left it is possible to explore the history of the estate, the development of the park and - for a quick overview - see how changes in the park are reflected in maps of the area.

A brief chronology of the park is also available, together with a reading list for more detailed information.

Some aspects of the Park's history are covered by The Park Today Project