3 best hidden gems in Barking and Dagenham
3 hidden gems venues in Barking and Dagenham, ranked by community hype and rated by real Londoners. Good for casual meet-ups, date nights, group socials and work outings — save the ones you like and turn them into a shared poll in a couple of taps.
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Barking Riverside Boat Yard
Barking · Boat Ride
New riverside development with floating bar and weekend cruises.
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Barking Local Museum
Barking · Cultural Museum
Free local museum telling Barking's story, small enough to do properly in an hour.
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Old Town Hall Barking Workshops
Barking and Dagenham · Workshop
Local makers' workshops — printmaking, ceramics and jewellery.
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