Community Civic Space
Arboretum in Barking and Dagenham
Address: Town Square, Barking IG11 7LU, United Kingdom
Phone: 442080574518
Region: Barking and Dagenham
Nearest station: Barking (0.25 miles)
Rated: 5.0/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
| Friday: | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday: | Open 24 hours |
About Community Civic Space
- 🏢 Barking Town Square is an award-winning Community Civic Space that brings together diverse communities and age groups.
- 🌳 The space used to be a car park, but it has been transformed into a vibrant public realm with artworks, seating areas, trees, and colorful flooring.
- 💖 Locals and visitors love the Square and it has become a favorite civic space for many.
- 🏆 Barking Town Square was the winner of the 5th European Prize for Urban Public Space in the UK. It stood out among 176 entries from 26 European countries.
- ✨ The design by muf architecture features four key elements – a civic square, arboretum, folly wall, and arcade – that seamlessly connect to create a stunning community space.
- 🏛️ Surrounding the Square are important buildings like Barking Town Hall, Heritage Folly, Barking Learning Centre (with library services), Axe Street Health Centre, and Abbey Leisure Centre.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Good for kids
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