Barking & Dagenham may only have two museums, but both punch above their weight. Eastbury Manor House is a rare Tudor gem with beautiful gardens and changing exhibitions, while Valence House – the borough’s local museum – takes you back to medieval times in what’s one of London’s most atmospheric settings for local history.
Explore all museums in Barking and Dagenham below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.
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Eastbury Manor House
A historic building, dating back to the Elizabethan era, in the heart of Barking. Hosts a range of exhibitions, including... -
Valence House Museum
Dagenham's only surviving Manor House, dating back to Medieval times. Exhibitions tell the story of the boroughs history, and the...
Museums near Barking and Dagenham
There are some excellent museums close to Barking and Dagenham. Rainham Hall, recently reopened, is a beautifully preserved Georgian House. Further East in neighbouring Havering, you’ll also find the unique Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia and RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre, which explores the Battle of Britain.
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