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Got a question about Barking Riverside? 💬 Want to share an idea, raise a concern or find out more about what's happening...
24/06/2026

Got a question about Barking Riverside? 💬

Want to share an idea, raise a concern or find out more about what's happening across the neighbourhood? Join us for our next Community Conversation Time on Monday 29th June.

These regular drop-in sessions are a chance to meet the Barking Riverside team, learn more about the development, share your thoughts and take part in interactive activities which help shape the future of your neighbourhood.

This month, we'll also be joined by a range of partner organisations who play an important role in shaping Barking Riverside.

👋 Meet the BRL team and local partners
💭 Share your feedback and ideas
🧩 Take part in interactive activities
🧒 Free childcare and snacks available

📍 Barking Riverside Visitor Centre (ground floor of Barking Riverside Station)
📅 Monday 29th June
⏰ 4pm - 7pm

Drop in at any time - we'd love to see you there.

18/06/2026

Summer at The Exchange just got hotter 🔥

Looking for something fun to do with your friends and neighbours? The Exchange has recently launched three new weekly events at Barking Riverside:

🧘‍♀️ Every Tuesday: Pilates

Unwind and reset with The River House Studio from 6.30pm for a Pilates session designed for all abilities.

🎤 Every Friday: Games and Quiz Night

Expect a pub quiz and games, in addition to karaoke for those ready to grab the mic. Free to join and open to everyone.

🏃 Every Sunday: Run Club

Meet at The Exchange at 11am for a community walk or run around the neighbourhood. Head past The Wilds and along the river before returning for light refreshments and games.

There’s plenty more happening at The Exchange this summer, from socials with your neighbours to World Cup watch parties. To stay up-to-date with what's on this summer, head over to their website: https://www.theexchangelondon.co.uk/ ☀️

18/06/2026

Thank you once again to everyone who attended our outdoor cinema celebration at the Circus and Kings Hill ☁️
 
From packed screenings to food stalls and free popcorn, it was amazing to see the space come alive 🍿
 
What was your favourite moment? Let us know below 👇

A free street party is coming to Thames Road this June 🎉As part of the London Festival of Architecture, Be First will ho...
10/06/2026

A free street party is coming to Thames Road this June 🎉

As part of the London Festival of Architecture, Be First will host an afternoon of live music, food, activities and community events on Thames Road - all just a short walk from Barking Riverside.

An area of activity within the world’s largest festival of architecture, the event will celebrate the area’s creative and industrial heritage, with local organisations, artists, and businesses taking part throughout the day.

📅 Saturday 13th June, 11am – 5pm
📍 Thames Road, Barking

Please note that there will be temporary road closures in place during the event. More information can be found on the London Festival of Architecture website.

No booking required - simply turn up on the day. If you’re looking for something local to check out this month, pop down and get involved 👀

27/05/2026

The temporary diversion for Footpath 47 is now live, so we’ve put together a short video showing the new route.

While essential foreshore works continue along the riverfront, accessing the area will look quite different for some time.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to deliver long-term improvements.

We’ll continue to keep residents updated throughout.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected]

26/05/2026

Take a look inside Barking Riverside’s beauty HQ 👀✨

It’s been just over a month since Empress Hair and Beauty opened in Rivergate Square - so we stopped by to look around and catch-up with Erica, the local business owner behind the salon.

From braiding and barbering, to facials, nails and massage treatments, the space offers a wide range of beauty and wellness services -right here in the heart of the Rivergate neighbourhood 💅🏼

📍 Rivergate Square
🕘 Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 8pm
🕚 Sunday: 11am - 6pm

The Circus and Kings Hill hosted its inaugural event at the weekend, and what a way to kick things off.🎬A huge thank you...
22/05/2026

The Circus and Kings Hill hosted its inaugural event at the weekend, and what a way to kick things off.🎬

A huge thank you to the hundreds of residents and visitors who joined us on Saturday for a full day of open-air cinema, food and drinks.

Family favourites filled the afternoon, before an evening screening of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Buzzing with food, drinks and atmosphere, the event was designed to celebrate the new spaces whilst coming together as a community.

We’d also like to thank our food and drink vendors, The Spot, Noodle Hub, Latte Lab and The Exchange, as well as the Barking Riverside Resident Events Panel for providing free popcorn, as well as speaking to residents about their upcoming community events. 🍿

The Circus and Kings Hill are now yours to enjoy - a place to meet friends, spend time outdoors, walk your dog and make use of the new seating and play areas.

📣 Reminder for residents: Footpath 47 diversion route is coming into effect from next week. As previously shared, essent...
20/05/2026

📣 Reminder for residents: Footpath 47 diversion route is coming into effect from next week.

As previously shared, essential foreshore works along the river require a temporary diversion to Footpath 47. The new diversion route will come into effect from Tuesday 26th May - starting at Project Road, outside the Project Office. This will involve accessing the foreshore from a new road, rather than entering the foreshore from the Project Office car park.

Diversion signage will be installed over the coming days, with marshals present during the short switch-over period to help guide pedestrians safely along the new route.

These works form part of the wider improvements to the riverfront and are necessary to ensure work can continue safely.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while these works are carried out. More signage is due to be installed to re-share the designs for the foreshore, and to give further detail on the programme.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected]

1.5 tonnes of clothes recycled in one month ♻️👀In March alone, Barking Riverside residents donated more than 1,500kg of ...
15/05/2026

1.5 tonnes of clothes recycled in one month ♻️👀

In March alone, Barking Riverside residents donated more than 1,500kg of unwanted clothes and textiles through the neighbourhood’s TRAID clothes banks.

That’s the equivalent of 1,512kg diverted from landfill - helping reduce carbon emissions and giving used items a second life.

There are two TRAID clothes banks available at Barking Riverside:
📍 Rivergate Square
📍 Northgate neighbourhood, near The Wilds car park

Whether it’s old clothes, shoes or other textiles, donating is a simple way to reduce waste and support more sustainable fashion. Head to our TRAID banks after your next Spring clear-out 👕

“Some of Spielberg’s best sequences of sustained awe and sheer terror since Jaws.” - Rotten Tomatoes🎬🦖You’re in for a tr...
14/05/2026

“Some of Spielberg’s best sequences of sustained awe and sheer terror since Jaws.” - Rotten Tomatoes🎬🦖

You’re in for a treat as this Saturday, Jurassic World: Rebirth takes over the big screen at the Circus and Kings Hill for an unforgettable open-air cinema night.
Expect drinks in hand, street food on site, fresh popcorn and a huge outdoor screen as the sun sets. 🍹🍿

On the night, fresh noodles from The Noodle Hut, coffee from Latte Lab, and a full bar hosted by The Exchange.

Excitingly, The Spot will be there to meet residents ahead of their opening on Huggett Road later this summer. Bringing a modern diner concept to Barking Riverside, the event will provide an opportunity to sample their new menu. Give them a follow!

Free popcorn will be provided courtesy of , who’ll be around sharing details of their upcoming summer events programme.

Full movie schedule:
📽️ 1pm – Inside Out 2 (U) — SOLD OUT
📽️ 4pm – Goat (PG) — SOLD OUT
📽️ 7pm – Jurassic World: Rebirth (12A)

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

🎟️ Last chance to book — https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barking-riverside-open-air-cinema-tickets-1988089306634

📍 Circus and Kings Hill, Barking Riverside (accessed from the top of Huggett Road)

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Barking Riverside Limited, Project Road
Barking
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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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