Barking Riverside

22/10/2026

Your new after work social. 🎾

Playtime Padel on Northgate Road is Barking Riverside’s newest addition.

Whether you’re already obsessed or haven’t picked up a racket before, grab three friends and get a game in. Don’t have a full group? Join the “Barkelona” community – a WhatsApp group created to connect players – and arrange a match.

No membership needed, plus your rackets and balls are included.

📍 Playtime Padel, Northgate Road, next to The Wilds
🎾 Open seven days a week
🏓 Free table tennis and chess also available
🏷️ Use code BARKINGLOCALS1 for 10% off
🔗 Join the “Barkelona” WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LrKWGm94T6PFRRRH1nlXX5?s=qs&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2

Ready for a little friendly competition? 👀

21/10/2026

The Exchange is the place to be.
 
From summer BBQs in the sunshine, rum punch by the river and live DJs, to Halloween celebrations that bring the community together, there’s always something to discover .
 
With Halloween just around the corner, here’s a little taste of last year’s fancy dress party, returning on 31st October this year 👻
 
Head over to for all the details and to grab your tickets.
 
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15/10/2026

Have you met ONEROOM yet? Bringing their creative living room concept to the Visitor Centre three nights a week, One Room curate something very special.

Last weekend, they set the mood with an intimate R&B and soul night 🎶. With live performances, food and drinks, the evening offered a taste of what to expect from their ongoing residency.

You can find One Room here every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with everything from analogue evenings and open studios, to live panels, music and more.

Upcoming Events:
📅 Thursday 15th October
One Room Talks with Donnell Hammond
📅 Thursday 22nd October
Are You for Reel Film Club screening: Hyenas
📅 Saturday 7th November
Intimate R&B and soul night
📍 Barking Riverside Visitor Centre

Follow One Room over on Instagram for more details and to see what else is coming up as part of their Barking Riverside residency: https://oneroom-brv.framer.website

14/10/2026

A brilliant weekend of creativity by the Thames! 🎨

Almost 30 residents joined artist Sahra Hersi and HemingwayDesign for two workshops exploring the landscape, wildlife and maritime history of the Thames foreshore as part of our Beacons public art project.
‘Walk and Imagine’ combined a riverside walk with collaborative drawing, while ‘Make Your Own Beacon’ invited residents to create models inspired by the river.

The workshops form part of a wider co-design project. A Local Governance Group, made up of residents from Barking Riverside and Thames View, as well as representatives from the Council, is helping to steer the project, with ideas gathered through the workshops informing the development of the artwork.

A big thank you to Sahra and everyone who took part - we can’t wait to see the project develop! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] to register your interest.

08/10/2026

EFG London Jazz Festival is returning to Barking Riverside! 🎷

This November, enjoy two days of live music at Barking Riverside, experiencing one of the UK’s most distinctive jazz artists up close.

On day one, Sarathy Korwar will perform a solo set before being joined by London-based saxophonist, woodwind player and composer, Chris Williams, for a special closing duet.

📅 Friday 13th November
⏰ Doors 7pm, performance 7.30pm
📍 The Wilds, Barking Riverside
🎟️ Use code BARKING26 for £5 tickets

On day two, join free, drop-in dhol drumming workshops that are open to all levels, followed by a live performance from Dhol Academy.

📅 Saturday 14th November
⏰ From 1pm
📍 The Rivergate Centre
🎟️ Non-ticketed, drop in

For more information or tickets, visit: https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/sarathy-korwar-4

BRL is pleased to support the EFG London Jazz Festival for the fifth year running, bringing another brilliant weekend of live music to Barking Riverside.

07/10/2026

Did you come to Emerge East this year? We want to hear your thoughts! ❤️‍🔥

Whether you were there for the live music, art, independent makers, workshops, wellbeing activities or simply to spend the day exploring, your feedback will help us shape Emerge East next year.

Complete our short survey and, if you submit your email address at the end, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher 🎁

👉 Share your feedback here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FC2G5KB

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our biggest Emerge East yet – we’d really value your thoughts.

01/10/2026

Help shape a new public artwork for the Barking Riverside foreshore 🎨

This weekend Sara Hersi is hosting two free workshops, inviting residents to contribute ideas for a new public artwork inspired by the historic navigational beacons that are part of our Thames foreshore at Barking Riverside.

There are two different sessions to choose from:

🚶 Saturday 3rd October, 11.30am–2pm: Walk and Imagine
Take a short walk along the foreshore, exploring the landscape, local wildlife and maritime history, before heading back for a group drawing session overlooking the river.

⚓ Sunday 4th October, 11.30am–2pm: Make Your Own Beacon
Design and build your own model beacon, taking inspiration from the foreshore and the structures that have guided boats along the Thames.

Ideas gathered across the weekend will help shape the new artwork, so it’s a great opportunity to play a part in something created for the neighbourhood. The project is also supported by a local Governance Group, ensuring residents from across Barking Riverside and Thames View are steering this important project that will help reinforce the identity of Barking Riverside.

📍 BRL Project Office, Project Road
🎟️ Free and open to all ages
👉 Attend one workshop or both – registration required via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-own-beacon-barking-riverside-foreshore-public-artwork-tickets-2002117941659?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-and-imagine-barking-riverside-foreshore-public-artwork-tickets-2002116836353?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

30/09/2026

Come and meet the CIC’s Resident Director candidates 👋

Abdul, Ruxandra, Jessica, Andrew and Michael have all put themselves forward to join the CIC Board, representing residents when supporting how the neighbourhood is managed.

Tomorrow, you can meet the candidates in person. Drop into the Visitor Centre to hear why they’re standing, what they’d bring to the role and what matters to them about Barking Riverside – with the opportunity to ask your own questions before deciding who gets your vote.

📅 Wednesday 30th September
⏰ 4.30pm–7.30pm
📍 Barking Riverside Visitor Centre

Voting will also be available digitally and also opens tomorrow, so keep an eye on our channels for details on how to cast your vote online 🗳️

24/09/2026

Want to walk with dinosaurs this half term? 🦖

On Saturday 24th October, Teach Rex is bringing its award-winning dinosaur experience to The Wilds – kicking off its nationwide tour right here at Barking Riverside.

Created by educators and teachers, Teach Rex has brought its interactive shows to schools, festivals and venues across the country, including the Natural History Museum. Each session combines an interactive show with the chance to get up close to the dinosaurs and take photos afterwards.

🦖 Four sessions: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm
📍 The Wilds, Barking Riverside
🎟️ £3 per child / £5 per adult
👶 Recommended for ages 3+

Under-1s can attend for free, but must still be registered with a paying adult.

Spaces are limited, so book ahead via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barking-riverside-presents-teach-rex-live-at-the-wilds-tickets-2002053248159

22/09/2026

Come and meet your Resident Director candidates 👋

On Wednesday 30th September, we’re holding a public Resident Director Election at the Barking Riverside Visitor Centre, giving residents the chance to meet the candidates standing to become the next Resident Director for the CIC at Barking Riverside.

Drop in throughout the evening to meet the candidates in person, hear why they’re standing, ask questions and find out more about who could be representing you on the CIC Board.

The CIC is the not-for-profit organisation that helps look after Barking Riverside’s shared spaces – from green spaces and play areas to pavements, cycle paths and street lighting. Resident Directors sit on its Board, bringing residents’ views into decisions on how the neighbourhood is managed.

📅 Wednesday 30th September
⏰ 4.30pm–7.30pm
📍 Barking Riverside Visitor Centre

Come along, meet the candidates and have your say on who represents your community 🗳️

Can’t make it in person? Online voting will also open later this month, with more details to follow.

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