Barking Park, Chigwell

Name: Barking Park
Address: Chigwell, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Chigwell

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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. The park was the first council-controlled park in the Borough, and was established as a classic Victorian park in 1896. It was officially opened on 9 April 1898 by Councillor C. L. Beard JP, Chairman of Barking Town Urban District Council. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°32'43"N, 0°5'11"E

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Barking and Dagenham (Longbridge)Chigwell United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Exchange Ilford, Ilford Hospital Chapel, Mayesbrook Park, Redbridge Town Hall.

1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Exchange Ilford, London
31 min walk • The Exchange Ilford is the main retail shopping mall of Ilford, east London. It was owned by The Mall Fund for a period of time but has now been sold and reverted to its original name of The Exchange Mall.
1.1 miNW
Church
Ilford Hospital Chapel, Chigwell
30 min walk • The Hospital Chapel of St Mary the Virgin and St Thomas of Canterbury, Ilford, also known as Ilford Hospital Chapel is on Ilford Hill in Ilford.
1 miE
Park
Mayesbrook Park, Dagenham
26 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.
1 miNW
City hall
Redbridge Town Hall, Chigwell
26 min walk • Redbridge Town Hall is a municipal building in High Road, Ilford, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Redbridge London Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~1940 ftE
Church
St Erkenwald's Church, Chigwell
10 min walk • St Erkenwald's Church is a Church of England parish church on Levett Road, Barking in Essex.
1 miS
Park
Greatfields Park, Chigwell
26 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 miSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Eastbury Manor House, London
24 min walk • Eastbury Manor House is a Grade I listed building situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in Greater London, England.
0.8 miSW
Monastery
Barking Abbey, London
21 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".
1.2 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Dagenham Roundhouse, London
31 min walk • Dagenham Roundhouse is a pub and music venue located in Dagenham, London, England. It was established in 1969 as the "Village Blues Club", and from then until 1975 it was considered east London's premier rock music venue.
0.7 miSW
Library
Barking Learning Centre, Chigwell
18 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.
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Market
Barking Market, London
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barking Park?

Nearby attractions include Loxford, Chigwell (6 min walk), St Erkenwald's Church, Chigwell (10 min walk), Barking, London (13 min walk), Barking Market, London (17 min walk).

How to get to Barking Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barking Park:

Bus

Hulse Avenue / Barking Park • Lines: 5, 62, El2, El3, N15, Z2 (4 min walk)
Bankside Road • Lines: 366 (7 min walk)

Metro

Barking • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (12 min walk)
Upney • Lines: District (20 min walk)

Train

Ilford (31 min walk)