A diverse and active community, excellent public transport links, direct access to the River Thames and a growing number of local amenities make Barking Riverside a great place to live.
A place to grow
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
From fun activities to creative workshops, there’s plenty for young people to explore at Barking Riverside, especially at popular community centres The Wilds and The Rivergate Centre.
EDUCATION
Families are well-supported with five local schools, including two primary schools, a highly regarded secondary school, two SEN schools and a choice of nurseries.
A place to meet
A YEAR-ROUND SOCIAL SCENE
Barking Riverside offers a calendar of events focused on bringing neighbours and friends closer together. Local events – some of which are led by the community – showcase the area’s talents and range from art exhibitions to workshops to outdoor cinemas.
Taking place every September, Emerge East is a free festival celebrating community, creativity and nature. Expect emerging artists and artisans, makers and bakers, movers and shakers, along with a whole array of fun activities, such as a pop-up sauna on the banks of the Thames.
GROUNDED
A cornerstone of the community, GROUNDED is a coffee shop run by residents. Established as an independent co-operative, GROUNDED offers drinks, cakes and light lunches in a beautiful setting at The Wilds. You can also grab a GROUNDED coffee on the go from their horse box trailer in Station Square, Monday to Friday.
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Our community centres host a weekly calendar of popular events and activities including fitness classes and community meet-ups.
Facilities at The Wilds include GROUNDED, modern co-working spaces, a privately run pre-school, and rooms for hire.
The Rivergate Centre provides a multi-faith space, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and rooms for hire.
A place to be active
OUTDOOR LIVING
Set amidst 443 acres of wide-open space and with sports pitches and cycling and walking routes, Barking Riverside offers lots of opportunities to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
An exciting addition to the area, Cycleway 42 provides connections to Barking and Ilford via a cycle ‘super-highway’.
PLAY PARKS
Children of all ages will love exploring the multiple play parks at Barking Riverside, from Little Bees Park next to The Wilds, to Play Hill Park and Play Valley Park in the Rivergate neighbourhood. The parks are designed to reflect the adventure and ecology of this riverside location.
SHOPS
There are two Co-op stores at Barking Riverside – one in the Rivergate neighbourhood and a larger, recently opened store in the Northgate neighbourhood.
The Rivergate neighbourhood also features other shops such as a pharmacy and an optician.
More shops are under construction and due to open soon.
