Barking is a suburban town in east London and the main district of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The manor of Barking was the site of Barking Abbey, which dates from AD 666. Today only the ruins of the Abbey remain, together with the Curfew Tower, alongside the Norman church of St. Margaret's where Captain James Cook was married. Fishing was the most important industry in Barking from the 14th century, until the mid-19th. Fisher Street was named after the fishing community there. A steel sculpture titled The Catch references Barking’s fishing heritage and can be found on the Fanshawe Avenue roundabout, close to the town centre. Eastbury Manor House is a listed mansion house in Barking built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The house was restored by the National Trust and stands in 1.5 acres, including a walled garden. Nearby Valence House Museum is sited in parkland and partially surrounded by a moat, and serves as the borough's local history museum and art gallery, housing an impressive collection of artefacts and archives. Vicarage Field offers indoor shopping in Barking town centre and a market is held every week on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Barking station is served by both tube and train, and Upney tube station is in east Barking
Attraction
Barking Abbey
Eastbury Manor House
Budget
Ibis Barking *book online*
Premier Inn Barking *book online*
Travelodge London Barking *book online*
Classes
Market
Barking Car Boot
Town Centre Market
Pub and Bar
Barking
Barking Dog
Brittania
Harrow
Victoria
Taxi
A-to-b Mini Cabs
Barking Mini Bus Hire
London Airport Transfer
Tag Radio Taxis
Transport Management
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Ilford Wanderers Rugby Football Club (Rugby Union)
Redbridge & Ilford (Women's Hockey)
Shops
Intersport (Eccere Sports) Ltd
JD Sports plc
Jack Bunneys
Peacocks
Couleur Cafe
The Ripple Cafe
Longbridge Cafe
Bakers & Bagels
Quality Grocers
Rascal Confectionery
Shannons Bakery
Farmers Meat Stores
Britannia Pharmacy
Mayors Dispensing Chemist
Lords Chemist
Liberty Flowers
Plantations
Gifts Expression
Activities
Black Stag Archers(Archery)
Places to Stay near Barking
Ibis Barking (0.60 miles)
This recently refurbished hotel offers free parking and a convenient location, 10 minutes' drive from the O2 and ExCeL exhibition centres and 20 minutes from Tower Bridge and central London. The Ibis ... More
Travelodge London Barking (0.73 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Newham Hotel (1.20 miles)
Convenient for Stratford, Docklands, London City Airport (4 km) Excel, and Liverpool Street, this non-smoking hotel is ideally located for stopovers and visits to the Capital. Situated 2 miles (3.2 km) from ... More
Travelodge London Ilford (1.27 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Best Inn Hotel (1.53 miles)
Best Western Ilford Hotel (1.53 miles)
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The Best Western Ilford is situated for both businesses and recreational purposes in the heart of Ilford Town Centre (greater London). The pleasant location allows for easy access ... More
Central Hotel (1.65 miles)
Cranbrook Hotel (1.66 miles)
Britannia Inn Hotel (1.70 miles)
Premier Inn London Beckton (1.89 miles)
An ideal location, this Premier Inn is just 3 miles from London City Airport, situated next door to DLR Beckton and only 2 miles from East Ham/Plaistow underground stations. Our London Beckton Premier Inn has everything ... More | visit website
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