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Introduction

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- Barking Abbey is a historical site situated next to St. Margaret's Church Centre.
- There are large open spaces to the north and south of the site.
- The open spaces have level tarmac surfaced footpaths, bench seats and there is also a children's play area.

Public Car Parks. View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is North Street Shoppers Car Park.
- The car park is located off North Street.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in North Street.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There is a horizontal strip of Blue Badge parking.
- Visitors to Barking Abbey may also be able to use the St. Margaret's Church Centre car park.
- This car park is located off North Street and has a security barrier which is kept locked but may be open by church staff upon request.
- Please call 020 8594 2932 for more information.

This information is for the entrance located in the western wall of the historical site.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in) wide.

Comments View
- This entrance gives level access to the raised section along the eastern boundary of the site.
- Only one of the gates was permanently held open, leaving a gap of 145cm.

This information is for the entrance located in the northern wall of the historical site.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

Comments View
- This entrance gives level access to the raised section along the north-eastern boundary of the site.

Comments View
- Only one of the gates was permanently held open, leaving a gap of 144cm.

The footpaths which run across the centre of the site are surfaced and fairly level with only easy slopes.
The surfaced paths have a minimum width of 170cm.
There is stepped access to the upper sections on the eastern boundary of the historical site.
All steps are medium/deep, unmarked and do not have handrails.
The Curfew Tower has stepped access only and is only open to the public with prior arrangement. .