Barking and Dagenham
Eastbury Manor House
Set in tranquil gardens this Elizabethan house, in an unusual setting, is an unexpected treasure in the heart
Discover things to do in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham is a borough where urban life meets open green spaces. Home to expansive parks like Eastbrookend Country Park and Mayesbrook Park, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind in nature. The borough also boasts calm-inducing blue spaces including scenic riverside walks along the River Thames and the Beam Valley.
Whether you’re looking to exercise, picnic, or explore local wildlife, Barking and Dagenham has something for everyone. Community gardens, playgrounds, and sports fields add to the area’s amenities making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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Places to Volunteer and Visit
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The Chase Nature Reserve
Dagenham Chase Local Nature Reserve is one of the top urban nature reserves in the southeast of England.
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Chadwell Heath Circular Trail
Explore this 14.8km circular trail near Barking and Dagenham, London. Generally an easy route, it takes around 3
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Green Up Group
Litter picking and community tidy-up group looking after our green spaces in Thames View and Barking Riverside, supported
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Citizens Alliance Network
We know that the people of the Borough have been fantastic at coming together during the coronavirus pandemic,
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Barking and Dagenham Greening Network
The Greening Network was created to provide a space where anyone interested in making the borough a greener
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Barking and Dagenham Country Parks
With orchards, ponds, meadows, a café, outdoor classroom and acres of beautiful green open spaces, there’s so much
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Barking and Dagenham Volunteering
Our vision is to provide volunteers from the local community with a rewarding, supported and high quality volunteering
Green Space Information In Barking and Dagenham
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â
Ranger Projects and Stories
The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grant for young people
Michael sits down with Dan Simonsen, Education Manager at the Linnean Society, to unpack the Our Local Nature
The Feminist Art of Walking: Morag Rose
Walking artist and activist Morag Rose makes the case that loitering is a radical act of connection and
Iain Sinclair at the London Walking Festival Conference
For more than fifty years Iain Sinclair has read London by walking it. In his London Walking Festival
Do London Differently: The London Walking Festival Podcast Series
What does it mean to walk in London? Not just as a way of getting from A to
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