Barking, London

Name: Barking
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2168 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Barking is a town and area in East London, England, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is 9.3 miles east of Charing Cross. The total population of Barking was 59,068 at the 2011 census. In addition to an extensive and fairly low-density residential area, the town centre forms a large retail and commercial district, currently a focus for regeneration. The former industrial lands to the south are being redeveloped as Barking Riverside. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°32'20"N, 0°4'50"E

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Barking and Dagenham (Barking)London United Kingdom

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Barking – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barking Park, Newham Town Hall, Mayesbrook Park, St Erkenwald's Church.

0.5 miNE
Park
Barking Park, Chigwell
13 min walk • Barking Park is a park covering just under 30 hectares to the east of Barking town centre, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, in east London. It lies north of Longbridge Road, and is near the boundary with Loxford.
1.2 miSW
City hall
Newham Town Hall, London
30 min walk • Newham Town Hall, formerly East Ham Town Hall, is a municipal building in Barking Road, East Ham, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Newham London Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.2 miE
Park
Mayesbrook Park, Dagenham
32 min walk • Mayesbrook Park is a 43 hectare public park in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is owned and managed by the borough council. The southern end, which is mainly a large lake, is a Local Nature Reserve.
0.7 miNE
Church
St Erkenwald's Church, Chigwell
18 min walk • St Erkenwald's Church is a Church of England parish church on Levett Road, Barking in Essex.
0.7 miSE
Park
Greatfields Park, Chigwell
18 min walk • Greatfields Park, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east London, is a public park of just under 6 hectares. It lies just north of the A13 road, and is bounded on other sides by Greatfields Road, Movers Lane, and Perth Road.
0.9 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Eastbury Manor House, London
23 min walk • Eastbury Manor House is a Grade I listed building situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in Greater London, England.
~1620 ftSW
Monastery
Barking Abbey, London
8 min walk • Barking Abbey is a former royal monastery located in Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It has been described as having been "one of the most important nunneries in the country".
~1130 ftS
Library
Barking Learning Centre, Chigwell
6 min walk • The Barking Learning Centre, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is a community-based learning facility. The centre is located in Barking Town Square and hosts a library, a cafe, an art gallery, a sauna and spa, and offers a range of courses and qualifications.
~850 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Barking Market, London
5 min walk • Barking Market is a market located in Barking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in East London, England. It operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Barking has an ancient market right issued between 1175 and 1179. The market declined in the 18th century and has since been revived.
~1110 ftS
Neighbourhood
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Chigwell
6 min walk • The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a London borough in East London. It lies around 9 miles east of Central London. It is an Outer London borough and the south is within the London Riverside section of the Thames Gateway; an area designated as a national priority for urban regeneration.
1.3 miN
Skyscraper
Pioneer Point, Chigwell
34 min walk • Pioneer Point is a pair of tall buildings in the Ilford area of London, United Kingdom. It is owned by Canadian Real Estate investors, RealStar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barking?

Nearby attractions include Barking Market, London (5 min walk), London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Chigwell (6 min walk), Barking Learning Centre, Chigwell (6 min walk), Barking Abbey, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Barking by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barking:

Metro

Barking • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (2 min walk)
Upney • Lines: District (22 min walk)

Bus

Barking Station • Lines: 169, 238, 287, 366, 368, 5, 62, 687, El1, El2, El3, N15, Z2 (2 min walk)
Vicarage Field Shopping Centre • Lines: El1, El2, El3 (3 min walk)