The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Barking, England

September 10, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Barking is a town in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, England, 8.8 miles (14.2 km) east of Charing Cross.
Restaurants in Barking

1. St Patrick's Barking

Blake Avenue, Barking IG11 9SQ England +44 20 8594 8754 [email protected] http://www.stpatricksbarking.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

St Patrick's Barking

2. St Mary & St Ethelburga Barking

Linton Road, Barking IG11 8HG England +44 20 8594 2849 [email protected] http://www.smeparishes.org
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St Mary & St Ethelburga Barking

3. St Erkenwald's Barking

St. Erkenwald Vicarage Levett Road, Barking IG11 9JZ England +44 20 8594 2271 http://www.achurchnearyou.com/barking-st-erkenwald
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4. Eastbury Manor House

Eastbury House Eastbury Square, Barking IG11 9SN England +44 20 8227 2942 [email protected] http://www.eastburymanorhouse.org.uk
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Eastbury Manor House

Set in tranquil gardens this Elizabethan house, in an unusual setting, is an unexpected treasure in the heart of Barking. Discover the extraordinary history of the house spanning more than 450 years. Today Eastbury continues to house a wide range of education, arts, heritage and community activities.

Reviewed By SandrasAmazinTravels - Kent, United Kingdom

Wonderful manor house 10 minutes walk from Upney underground station on the district line. Enjoyed David's enjoyable and fascinating guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours. So much history to absorb and fantastic original architecture to view. Great little cafe serving freshly made food, cakes and light lunches.

5. The Broadway

Broadway, Barking IG11 7LS England +44 20 8507 5610 http://www.thebroadwaybarking.com
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

The Broadway

Reviewed By Corbz - Dagenham, United Kingdom

I have now seen five shows at The Broadway and I find it a fantastic little theatre. I have lived and worked around Barking now for two decades, and last year took my first trip to The Broadway theatre, I didn't know what took me so long to go, especially as the tickets are very reasonably priced. On every trip I have found that the staff/ volunteers are extra friendly and always happy to assist. The lobby/bar is very modern and cozy with well priced drinks and snacks. The stage itself is a modest affair, but is perfect for a community theatre like the Broadway. The word community is central to explaining The Broadway, as I feel there is a sense of community pride in and around the theatre you don't find anywhere else in Barking & Dagenham. To summarize the tickets are cheap, the staff are fantastic, the hosting is top notch and I always leave with a smile on my face.

6. St. Margaret of Antioch, Barking

North Street, Barking IG11 8AS England +44 20 8594 2932 [email protected] http://www.stmargaretsbarking.org
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St. Margaret of Antioch, Barking

St Margaret of Antioch is a lively parish church in the heart of Barking. The area has a rich history. The great Barking Abbey dating from 666AD, established Barking as an early centre of the Christian faith. After William the Conqueror's coronation, a large scale riot forced the king and his closest followers to flee to Barking, making it the first Norman capital of England - albeit for a few months. The fishing industry grew with the town, making Barking home to one of the most important fishing fleets in the country. St Margaret's itself dates from 1215 and is noted for the marriage of Captain James Cook on 21st December 1762 and the burial place of Sir Crisp Gascoyne, Mayor of the City of London. Short guided tours can be arranged through the parish office. Why not top off your visit with a warm drink and a slice of cake in the Refectory? We are a short walk from Barking Station, which can be reached via the London Underground's District and Hammersmith & City Lines, the London Overground and the C2C.

Reviewed By johndumbletonukip - Barking, United Kingdom

St Margaret’s Church was once part of the Barking Abbey complex. The ruins lie to the north of the church and are often used for the background for wedding photographs. Started in the year 666 and grew to be a town in its own right 12 Abbesses became Queens of England and William the conquer ruled England from there whilst the Tower was being built. The Church roof on the inside looks like an upside boat to reflect when Barking had the largest fishing fleet in the country, There is Fire Tower at the entrance to the churchyard this contains a Rood which was visited by pilgrims during the Middle Ages Captain James Cook married a local girl there. There is a cafe in the Hall at the side where food can be obtained at reasonable prices I have visited numerous times over the years and always found something new to see.

7. Barking Park War Memorial

Barking Park Longbridge Road, Barking IG11 8TA England http://www.barkinghistory.co.uk/war_memorial.html
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