Going Out in Barking & Dagenham

About Barking & Dagenham

The Borough of Barking and Dagenham are sitauded in East London. It lies around 9 miles east of Central London. It is an External London borough. The Borough is home to some attractions such as the Eastbury Manor house, Barking park, valence house museum, Mayesbrook Park, Parsloes Park, etc. Pubs in the Borough include the thatched house pub, the Barking Dog, the royal oak, the victoria, spotted dog, the beacon tree, and several others. Pubs such as the Barking dog provide you with real ales and budget meal deals, plus a family dining area. If your want to experience some good quality food, then head down to some of Barkings and Dagenham popular eateries such as Lara grill, the golden fish bar, Bekash tandoori, Brook pie and mash, the boathouse cafe and bar, and various others providing you with authentic cuisine full of flavour.

Head down to the valence house museum in Dagenham, where exciting galleries tell the stories of the people from Barking and Dagenham. You can view exhibits such as the Dagenham idol at the museum, which is believed to be the lower jaw of a Greenland whale. As well as investigating the museum, you can recline in their serene gardens, which include a herb garden, a World War Two ‘Dig for Victory’ field, which consists of a duplicate Anderson Shelter, enjoy some delicious treats at their Oasis cafe and find out more about the communities and people of Barking and Dagenham. The museum also has samples of the Fanshawe family portraits that hang proudly. The gallery provides people of all ages with various arts and crafts, archaeology, and murder mystery evenings.

Eastbury manor house is a stunning Riverside building constructed with striking Elizabethan brick, adding to its charm and astonishing beauty. The building is adorned with lush green gardens and vibrant flower beds, made to captivate the imagination. Enjoy the tranquil gardens of Eastbury manor, watch out for some wildlife, and absorb the rich greenery’s views. Eastbury supports teachers in presenting the National Curriculum for primary, secondary, and SEN pupils. Eastbury’s historic rooms and gardens and unique history are used to inspire curiosity through a range of hands-on and engaging training opportunities. Celebrate the museum’s long history through various artifacts, objects, and paintings. Some things you can discover at the manor include the easter egg collection, spring-inspired paintings, Persian-designed carpet, and various other ornaments that are pretty intriguing.

If you want to avoid the hectic city life for a while, then head down to Mayesbrook park located in Dagenham. The park consists of up to 43 hectares of land to explore while discovering unique plants, trees, and wildlife thoroughly. Mayesbrook Park is a huge and varied park with sporting departments, an charming nature reserve, and a renewed river landscape. Towards the south of the park, there are two large lakes where you can discover birds, ducks, and other small animals. There are various benches and picnic tables located all over the park where you can enjoy quality family time, catch your breath or sit back and enjoy the views. Mayesbrook park also consists of sports and leisure amenities such as a trampoline park, football, and cricket pitches, basketball courts, an adventure playground, and an indoor gym.