Organisations

To increase biodiversity. To offer environmental education through formal means (schools, colleges etc). To offer environmental education to the general public. To provide a...

The Barking and Dagenham (B.A.D) Youth Forum is an opportunity for young people to have their say on local issues, make changes in their community and take responsibility for...

To offer young people the opportunity to work alongside professional actors and drama leaders in a safe, all-inclusive environment, learning theatre, presentation, performance...

Barking Abbey was one of the largest nunneries in the country. It was founded by Erkenwald, later Bishop of London for his Sister, Ethelburga, in 666 AD. It was destroyed by...

The Library is temporarily located in Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre before it moves into the Lifelong Learning Centre. The Library has a special collection and also space...

The Barking Festival occurs once a year at the end of May. It is a weekend of activities for all the family and takes place at Abbey Green in Barking (opposite Broadway...

A Heritage Lottery Fund bid has been submitted for a programme of improvements to Barking Park. Barking Park is a site of nature conservation of borough importance. Barking...

Allotments help to promote healthy eating, relaxation, social interaction (good company), and healthy exercise. Allotment plot details: 65 plots. Facilities include water...

Site of Borough importance for nature conservation. "Barking Park is a well-utilised recreation ground containing a lake, formal parkland with mature trees, and a section of...

To provide young people in the area with leisure facilities. Skate board and BMX facilities.