This brand-new exhibition celebrates our borough’s footballing legacy and features objects on loan from the National Football Museum and the world's largest private football collection.
Splashy Land in Barking Park brings together three major experiences: London’s biggest splash park, the UK’s only Unicorn Boating Lake, and Bounsea, a giant inflatable obstacle course.
The perfect place for families searching for outdoor activities!
Collect a map or activity pack from the Discovery Centre, and get ready meet Arty and his many friends along the way!
Barking Learning Centre and Heathway Library will host Black History Month-themed book displays throughout October, alongside community pop-up events, cultural exhibitions and outreach activities.
No booking required.
Barking Learning Centre and Heathway Library will host Black History Month-themed book displays throughout October, alongside community pop-up events, cultural exhibitions and outreach activities.
No booking required.
A four-part workshop series supporting aspiring writers on their journey from writer to published author.
A two-part workshop focused on preparing writing for publication, led by award-winning poet Jenny Mitchell.
Future Youth Zone will be delivering a range of Black History Month activities for young people throughout October.
Members will take part in a basketball tournament, competing against young people from other Youth Zones across London.
Date to be confirmed.
A four-part workshop series supporting aspiring writers on their journey from writer to published author.
Future Youth Zone will be delivering a range of Black History Month activities for young people throughout October.
Members will take part in a basketball tournament, competing against young people from other Youth Zones across London.
Date to be confirmed.
A four-part workshop series supporting aspiring writers on their journey from writer to published author.
Future Youth Zone will be delivering a range of Black History Month activities for young people throughout October.
Members will take part in a basketball tournament, competing against young people from other Youth Zones across London.
Date to be confirmed.
A four-part workshop series supporting aspiring writers on their journey from writer to published author.
A two-part workshop focused on preparing writing for publication, led by award-winning poet Jenny Mitchell.
Future Youth Zone will be delivering a range of Black History Month activities for young people throughout October.
Members will take part in a basketball tournament, competing against young people from other Youth Zones across London.
Date to be confirmed.
Local authors Ola Awonubi (historical fiction writing) and Silvano Griffiths Francis (children's workshops) will deliver outreach workshops at the Southend Forum, helping former LBBD residents remain connected to the local writing community.
| Suitable for 5+ | FREE | Drop-in (First-come, first-served)|
This October, the B.A.D. Fairy invites London-based storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun for an all-out residency at Valence House. Join Diana in the historic Parlour to uncover dark histories, hidden corners, and rich cultural folklore through two immersive storytelling sessions.
After each tale, test your courage in a classic Craft Lab workshop and create your own creepy souvenir to take home (expect things to get wonderfully messy!).
A four-part workshop series supporting aspiring writers on their journey from writer to published author.