Parks in Barking and Dagenham
Barking Abbey Ruins
The Broadway
Barking
A local walled site at different levels, containing low level stone walls.
This archaeological site is situated in Barking Town Centre behind the Curfew Tower - once a gatehouse to the Abbey. The Tower is the only remaining structure still standing.
Also nearby is the historic St Margaret's parish church.
The Abbey Ruins are the venue for a firework display each May during the Classical Concert.
For full information on the history of the Abbey please visit our heritage pages.
Sports and leisure facilities
No on site facilities. Nearby St Margaret's church has an attractive café.
Accessibility
Partly accessible to wheelchairs.
Car parking
There are no car parking facilities.
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