About London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is located north of the River Thames to the east of the city. Explore the ruins of Barking Abbey, a former royal monastery which holds annual classical concerts. Find tranquillity at Eastbury Manor House, an awe-inspiring, beautifully preserved Elizabethan mansion, and soak up some culture at hidden gem the Broadway Theatre. Dagenham Village has historical features including a 12th century church, with vicarage and church yard; a war memorial; and a grade II-listed 18th century pub.