Film Screening: Splashing around in B&D Friday 30th April 2021 FREE. The 2nd May marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of Barking's open air pool. Join Mark Watson, out Interpretation and Outreach Officer to…
Talk: Queens of the Crusades by Alison Weir Wednesday 19th May 2021 7pm Join historian and author Alison Weir as she discusses her latest historical publication: Queens of the Crusades. The talk will have a special focus…
Exhibition: New Town Culture :-) :-D :-& :-O Saturday 3rd July 2021 — Saturday 4th September 2021 New Town Culture :-) :-D :-& :-O Art for young people (adults welcome ;-) What's it all about?! :-) :-D :-& :-O is about…
Fright Nights London Ghost Hunt Saturday 11th September 2021 Evening ghost hunt run by Fright Nights London. 9pm - 3am. £49 per person. Over 18s only. To book, visit the Fright Nights website
At the heart of Becontree: Valence House’s role in the building of Becontree. Tours for Open House Weekend. Saturday 18th September 2021 FREE. 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. As part of the annual Open House weekend celebrations, join Valence House staff on a special tour exploring the role…
Exhibition: #BeforeBecontree Saturday 18th September 2021 — Saturday 27th November 2021 #BeforeBecontree Celebrating the centenary of the Becontree Estate, this exhibition will display some of the art works that featured in last years successful social media…
Ghost Hunter Tour Saturday 25th September 2021 Evening ghost hunt run by external organisation Ghost Hunter Tours. 7.30pm - 12.15am. £39.40 per person. Over 18s only. Book via Eventbrite.
Close Encounters: Charter celebrations Tuesday 5th October 2021 FREE. 2pm. Join the museum curator as we mark the 90th anniversary of the Barking Charter celebrations by looking at the material in the museum…
Close Encounters: Making of Dagenham Friday 29th October 2021 FREE. 2pm Join the Archivist and Interpretation and Outreach Officer to view material from the archive documenting the end of the Dagenham Urban District Council…
Haunted Houses Ghost Hunt Saturday 30th October 2021 Evening ghost hunt run by Haunted Houses. 9pm – 3am. £49 per person. Over 18s only. To book, visit the Haunted Houses website
Ghost Hunter Tour Saturday 29th January 2022 Evening ghost hunt run by external organisation Ghost Hunter Tours. 7.30pm – 12.15am. £39.40 per person. Over 18s only. Book via Eventbrite.
