A PLACE TO BE, BECOME AND BELONG

Barking Riverside is one of Europe’s largest and most exciting new neighbourhoods, providing East London with thousands of new homes.

Welcome to Barking Riverside, a vibrant new East London community set along the banks of the iconic River Thames.

Barking Riverside is a place to put down roots, where residents become part of an evolving community of proud ‘Riversiders’.

This new neighbourhood is delivered by Barking Riverside Limited, a joint venture between the Mayor of London and L&Q.

Getting to
Barking Riverside

What’s here

Barking Riverside is a great place to live, featuring excellent transport links, open spaces, a vibrant community and a growing number of local amenities.

There are a wide range of contemporary and affordable homes to rent or buy, developed in partnership with:

Live
Here
Now

Barking Riverside is taking shape

with all the right ingredients for community life.

5 schools
(and 2 more to come)

including a high-performing secondary school

2 community hubs
London Overground station
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pier
Cycling and walking routes
Play parks, sports pitches and open spaces
State-of-the-art recycling and waste management facilities
A rolling calendar of social and cultural activities
The Exchange at Barking Riverside is back 🎉 From Saturday 31 January, neighbourhood favourite @theexchange.london will be back by the river every weekend, bringing good music, Thames views and the laid-back vibes we all love. Run by local Barking resident Marcel, The Exchange has a busy 2026 ahead… with more events to get involved in 👀✨ Planning a celebration or get-together? The Exchange is also available for private hire. Find out more via the link in our bio. 🗓️ Reopening: Saturday 31st January 🕑 Opening hours (subject to private bookings): Friday 6pm - 11pm Saturday 1pm - 10pm Sunday 2pm - 6pm Follow @theexchange.london and keep an eye on their stories for the latest updates. #BarkingRiverside #EastLondon #RiversideLife #TheExchange #CommunitySpaces
Do you have an idea that could bring people together at Barking Riverside? 👀 The Barking Riverside Community Fund is now open for submissions, offering up to £1,500 to help turn local ideas into reality. If you have an activity, event or project that: • Celebrates the community • Teaches a new skill • Encourages participation • Explores local ecology and wildlife …We’d love to hear from you. This fund is about supporting ideas led by the community, for the community. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 20th February 2026 🔗 Apply here: https://barkingriverside.london/application-form/
New year, new hobby? 👀 With regular activities at The Wilds and the Rivergate Centre, there’s something for all ages and interests. Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on 👇 🏋️ Fitness, yoga, netball and martial arts classes 🎭 Drama and creative sessions for all ages 📚 Tutoring and learning support 🩺 Drop-in GP consultations and wellbeing sessions at the Rivergate Centre this week ☕ Coffee with a Copper at Rivergate Centre (22nd January) and The Wilds (7th February) – a chance to meet the local Safer Neighbourhoods team 🤝 Community groups, family activities and local support services Whether you want to get moving, meet new people, learn a new skill or find an activity for the kids – there’s something for you to do close to home. Check out what we have going on - head to the link in our bio. #BarkingRiverside #CommunityLife #NewHobbies #WhatsOnLocal #NewYearsResolution
Lights, camera, Barking and Dagenham 🎬 PictureEast Film Festival 2026 is coming to the borough this January. It will bring a free programme of films, short showcases and panel discussions that celebrate local stories and cinematic culture. Running from 28th January to 1st February, the free festival is hosted by @tnbfc and will explore everything from lost cinemas, film locations, and the link between art, craft and community. Events take place across Newham and Barking and Dagenham and are free to attend. Find out more and see what’s on via the link in our bio 🎞️ #BarkingRiverside #BarkingAndDagenham #PictureEast #Cinema #FilmLovers #ThingsToDoLondon

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