The Venue

Explore the Venue

  • A tent with a sign reading 'The Exchange' at the entrance, decorated with string lights, situated next to a tree on a grassy area with a wooden pathway nearby.
  • A beige teepee with decorative beige, white, and gold balloons surrounding the entrance. Wooden doors are open, showing a dark interior. The teepee is outdoors on a grassy area under a blue sky with some clouds, and there is a tree on the right side. The sign above the entrance reads 'The Exchange'.
  • A large beige circus-style tent with pointed peaks, set up on a gravel and wooden surface, with a green tree on the left side and a building with a wind turbine on top in the background. The tent has clear plastic windows and a glass door at the front.
  • Two beige teepees decorated with string lights near a body of water at sunset.
  • Empty backyard with artificial grass, surrounded by small wooden fences, with string lights hanging across the yard, and trees in the background.
  • Inside a tents-like structure decorated with string lights, with wooden chairs arranged around tables and potted plants, and green artificial grass on the floor.
  • Outdoor seating with high tables, chairs, and green umbrellas on a wooden deck by a river, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
  • Aerial view of a residential backyard with two large beige patio umbrellas, green grass, trees, benches, and pathways outlined in red.

  • Capacity for 140+ guests

  • Heated and lit for all-season events

  • Flexible seating and layout options

  • Outdoor decking area

  • On-site toilets and utilities

  • Power supply & PA/sound options

  • Optional licensed bar service

  • 200+ space nearby car park

See the venue in action:

From celebrations and workshops to community events and private gatherings.

  • A woman holding a pink drink and smiling at an outdoor gathering during sunset, with other people in the background.
  • A woman with long black hair and a woman with short curly hair standing indoors, each holding a circular sign with the phrase 'Everyday I'm Hustlin'.
  • An outdoor gathering with people sitting at tables under umbrellas, a checkered game on the grass, children playing, and a lakeside view in the background.
  • A man with dark hair, wearing a beige shirt and black shorts, stands beside a woman with long braids, dressed in a black dress with a leopard print headscarf, by a riverside with a bridge and buildings in the background during sunset.
  • Entrance to a bar and kitchen named 'The Exchange' with a wooden door open, warm string lights, and balloons in front. A man is walking into the venue during twilight, with part of a tent and a tree visible.
  • People dining outdoors in front of a yellow tent labeled "The Exchange" with some trees overhead and a wooden fence nearby.
  • An aerial view of a building and garden area with a red outline marking the property boundary. The property includes a house, large two-tone umbrellas over patio seating, a grassy area with benches and decorative features, and surrounding greenery.
  • An indoor celebration with people seated at tables in a tent decorated with balloons and string lights. A performer or speaker is on stage addressing the audience.

Perfect For

  • Private celebrations

  • Baby showers & milestone events

  • Workshops & community sessions

  • Corporate away days

  • Ticketed events

  • Cultural & creative experiences

  • Wellness & fitness sessions

Getting Here

The Exchange is easy to reach by Overground, Uber Boat, and several local bus routes.

Parking is available just moments away with over 200 spaces.

By Train:

Closest Station

  • Barking Riverside (Overground)

Services from:
• Barking
• Limehouse
• Whitechapel
• Shoreditch High Street
• Highbury & Islington

By Bus

Closest stops:

  • Barking Riverside Station / Northgate Road.

Service Routes:

  • 111

  • 116

  • 400

  • EL1

  • EL2

  • EL3

By Uber Boat:

Closet Dock:

  • Barking Riverside Pier

    • >2 minute walk

Services to:

  • North Greenwich

  • Canary Wharf

  • London Bridge

  • Embankment

  • Battersea

Map of Barking Riverside area showing bus stops, underground station, river walk, Thames River, car park, and directions.

The Exchange

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