Waterways

Rivers and Canals

Although Barking and Dagenham is inland, many people from the area visit the coast and River Thames on holidays, day trips or for water sports and sailing.

Major new regeneration projects will further open up access to the River Thames for many more people at Barking Riverside and Dagenham Dock.

These websites provide useful online resources about rivers, canals and sea and coastal safety.

Waterscape.com|

Comprehensive online guide to all of Britain's canals, rivers, lakes and attractions.

British Waterways|

Information on canals in London and the UK.

Canal Museum|

Tells the fascinating story of London's canals.

Fishing

Fishing licence|

Information about obtaining a fishing licence from the Environment Agency.

Fishing in Barking and Dagenham Parks|

Coastguard

Our UK coastline is protected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency which works to:

Prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea
To ensure that ships are safe
Prevent coastal pollution

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency also carries out the government's maritime and safety policies at sea and coordinates search and rescues.

Useful web links

Weather|

Tide tables|

Includes links to the current shipping, gale and Inland waters forecasts.

Royal National Lifeboats Institution|

Safety information for leisure and public marine users.

Essex Police Marine Unit|

Contact

Barking and Dagenham Direct:

Tel: 020 8215 3000

Fax: 020 8227 5184

Textphone: 020 8227 5755

Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk|

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm.