Barking is a place where you can do almost anything you want! If you feel overwhelmed by routine, you can relax just walking alongside the river or in one the local parks. The buzzing atmosphere, the global food, the sense of togetherness – what’s not to love? We’re a diverse community in Barking, you’ll be sure to find yourself not wanting to leave. There is always something to see, and always something to learn.
If you feel overwhelmed by routine, you can relax just walking alongside the river or in one the local parks.
Need a home from home to get the work stuff done. The Local co-working space has good coffee on tap, great wi-fi and space for you to get the admin done. If you need some quiet space for a call, just drop in to our quiet office pod.
Need a home from home to get the work stuff done. The Local coworking space has good coffee on tap, great wi-fi and space for you to get the admin done. If you need some quiet space for a call, just drop in to our quiet office pod.
Book your induction to be able to use the free members gym. Open early to late 7 days a week.
As well as hosting a rolling programme of events you can sign up, to through the members app, your Local will be home to ever-changing work by artists and residents to give you a real flavour of the local community and area. Members can use the amenities 24/7 and pre-book spaces for private events.
Mates over for dinner but you need more space? Space for a drinks party? Kids birthday? No problem – the canteen is the answer. Bookable through the resident app, there are four cooking stations, commercial dishwashers and enough space for 30 guests to cook and eat together. The canteen overlooks the roof terrace and has direct views across Abbey park.
Meet the on-site residents' team who are here to help seven days a week.
