Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Dagenham February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Dagenham Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Dagenham.dx6144796)[Hotels in Dagenham](https://expedia.ca/Dagenham-Hotels.d6144796.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Dagenham Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dagenham.d6144796.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dagenham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Dagenham.d6144796.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Dagenham ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Dagenham Types of activities [Dagenham travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Dagenham.dx6144796) ![London, England, UK - September 04, 2022: Tower of St Margaret's Parish Church Barking Abbey. London Borough of barking and Dagenham GB UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/fcf77c39-77fd-404f-a6ab-fde986eec28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![London, England, UK - September 04, 2022: Tower of St Margaret's Parish Church Barking Abbey. London Borough of barking and Dagenham GB UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/fcf77c39-77fd-404f-a6ab-fde986eec28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Crowfoot Marsh. Dagenham East Parkland is a series of parks and nature reserves lying, mainly, to the West of the river Rom. It includes Dagenham Central Park, Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase Nature Reserve and Beam Valley Country Park. Nearest station: Dagenham East.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/1e6bf42e-efbb-4d11-a6bd-7ed6bf713f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![vista do porto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634838834757/2d57a6af-05f2-4ff1-bf86-f2e41c4c20b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634838834757/2d57a6af-05f2-4ff1-bf86-f2e41c4c20b4.jpg) by [Anaximandrogabriel (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Anaximandrogabriel&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Dagenham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/0daba2f3-be75-46bb-a065-b93de8db9f99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Dagenham Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Dagenham has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Dagenham is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Dagenham to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Dagenham Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Dagenham. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Dagenham attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/66d59579-a9fc-4a02-8886-325e585c864b.jpg) ### 2\. Big Ben Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg) ### 3\. O2 Arena O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena which includes a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/b4642e2d-da71-4c08-91a3-3ae6da39f2b7.jpg) ### 4\. Tower Bridge For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a monument, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/27c11be6-2551-47d0-a1d0-f2f2f8e1fcf2.jpg) ### 5\. London Bridge London Bridge is easily one of the most famously named bridges in the world, and the site of the oldest recorded crossing of the River Thames. Walk across the landmark structure, enjoy gorgeous river views and pick up insights into the bridge’s history in its underground vaults. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![The view across London Bridge showing the walkie talkie (voted the ugliest building in the UK) the gherkin and the razor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b4146646-36cf-4f9b-bacd-8994f7d1eba5.jpg) ### 6\. Buckingham Palace The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/52bd3226-414d-4025-8f61-0bff79a253d7.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Dagenham | Number of things to do | 155 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Jack the Ripper: Killing Story of London Maniac with In-App Audio Tour](/things-to-do/jack-the-ripper-killing-story-of-london-maniac-with-in-app-audio-tour.a5271533.activity-details): CA $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details)[The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions](/things-to-do/the-london-pass-access-100-attractions.a169503.activity-details)[The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour](/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details)[Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details)[London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise](/things-to-do/london-uber-boat-single-journey-river-thames-cruise.a1134875.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details)[London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise](/things-to-do/london-uber-boat-single-journey-river-thames-cruise.a1134875.activity-details)[London: Tate Modern Official Guided Tour](/things-to-do/tate-modern-official-discovery-tour.a46504484.activity-details)[London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour](/things-to-do/london-witches-and-history-bankside-walking-tour.a47054020.activity-details)[VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Gre...](/things-to-do/vip-tower-of-london-and-crown-jewels-tour-with-private-beefeater-meet-greet.a4148863.activity-details) | | With kids | [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details)[The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions](/things-to-do/the-london-pass-access-100-attractions.a169503.activity-details)[The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour](/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details)[Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details)[London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise](/things-to-do/london-uber-boat-single-journey-river-thames-cruise.a1134875.activity-details) | ## What to do in Dagenham --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Dagenham ![Hyde Park featuring a city, a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hyde Park Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances. [](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof. [](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages. [](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) ![London Bridge featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckingham Palace Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all. [](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piccadilly Circus showing a city, signage and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/3f077463-3d78-472a-b72a-6dc001f49a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piccadilly Circus Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure. [](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ![The stadium in the sunset in london.; Shutterstock ID 2698953](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501565/113c1124-57df-429b-8d4f-22084e3e94a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wembley Stadium Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wembley-Stadium-Wembley-Park.d501565.Vacation-Attraction) ![The British Museum featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501529/64f72fec-2366-45f1-bf3e-e85aa5611acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The British Museum Originally created as a “cabinet of curiosities,” Britain’s oldest museum has grown into a treasure house of humanity’s greatest achievements. [](https://expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Dagenham ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![Crowfoot Marsh. Dagenham East Parkland is a series of parks and nature reserves lying, mainly, to the West of the river Rom. It includes Dagenham Central Park, Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase Nature Reserve and Beam Valley Country Park. Nearest station: Dagenham East.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/1e6bf42e-efbb-4d11-a6bd-7ed6bf713f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hornchurch ![Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179547/f63cec40-550e-4b87-9231-5b5fb7057005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barking ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dagenham worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Dagenham? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Dagenham? ### Is three days enough to stay in Dagenham? ### Is Dagenham a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Dagenham with kids? > - [London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/london-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour-thames-river-cruise.a280693.activity-details) > - [The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-london-pass-access-100-attractions.a169503.activity-details) > - [The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details) > - [Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details) > - [London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/london-uber-boat-single-journey-river-thames-cruise.a1134875.activity-details) ### What to do in Dagenham for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Dagenham? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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