National Trust - Eastbury Manor House
About This Museum
Would you believe this grand old Tudor house was nearly lost to time, used as a barn and even slated for demolition before being saved? It stands not in some quaint village, but right here in Barking, a startling survivor from the 1570s. Step inside and you can almost hear the whispers of its past residents, from wealthy Elizabethan merchants to the ordinary families who called it home. Its very walls hold secrets, like the stunning 17th-century floral paintings discovered hidden beneath centuries of wallpaper and whitewash.
Collection Highlights
Look up in the attic at the magnificent timber roof frame, a masterpiece of Tudor carpentry. Don't miss the ghostly 'verdure' wall paintings in the best chamber, where trailing leaves and flowers hint at long-lost grandeur. The collections aren't vast or glass-cased; they're woven into the fabric of the place, telling stories of domestic life across the centuries.
Visitor Information
It's run by the National Trust but feels like a local secret; pop in on an open day or book a tour to get the full story. Afterwards, be sure to wander the peaceful walled garden—it's a perfect little oasis.
Architecture & Building
A striking brick-built Tudor manor house, one of the last of its kind in this part of London, with characteristic tall chimneys and mullioned windows.
Contact & Location
Address: Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Thames View, Barking, London, Greater London, England, IG11 9RY, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8227 2942
Website: Visit Website
