Bars. Restaurants. Cafe. Shops. Lifelong Learning Centre. Arboretum.

A lazy day by yourself, or a catch up with friends. Whatever you want to do, you won't have to venture far to relax at Barking Central. For instance, there's a major arboretum with feature trees, shrubs and wild flowers created as a dramatic centrepiece to our development - a space so impressive that it will be one of the Mayor of London’s top 100 open spaces. Among other things Barking boasts a street market, a modern leisure centre, the Broadway Theatre and the Vicarage Fields shopping centre. Close at hand are large open parks and sports grounds.

The Olympics arrive on Barking's doorstep in 2012 too, bringing numerous opportunities to the town - inspiring young sports people and boosting Barking's profile remarkably. 'Improved transport links, a raised profile, a healthy lifestyle; the positive impact the games are expected to have on Barking are extensive, whether you're a home buyer or investor.'