Although Barking and Dagenham is inland, many people from the area visit the coast and River Thames on holidays, day trips or for water sports and sailing.
Major new regeneration projects will further open up access to the River Thames for many more people at Barking Riverside and Dagenham Dock.
These websites provide useful online resources about rivers, canals and sea and coastal safety.
Tells the fascinating story of London's canals.
Information about obtaining a fishing licence from the Environment Agency.
Fishing in Barking and Dagenham Parks|
Our UK coastline is protected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency which works to:
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency also carries out the government's maritime and safety policies at sea and coordinates search and rescues.
Includes links to the current shipping, gale and Inland waters forecasts.
Royal National Lifeboats Institution|
Safety information for leisure and public marine users.
Tel: 020 8215 3000
Fax: 020 8227 5184
Minicom: 020 8227 5755
Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk|
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm.
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Telephone: 020 8215 3000
Fax: 020 8227 5184
Minicom: 020 8227 5755
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