Where to find us
Our main campus is on the eastern boundary of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham in Rush Green. It is a 20 minute walk or a 10 minute bus ride from Romford town centre.
Barking & Dagenham College
Rush Green Campus
Dagenham Road
Romford
Essex
RM7 0XU
Telephone: 020 8090 3020
Fax: 020 8090 3021
Getting to the College
By overland rail to Romford Station
Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from Liverpool Street Station (calling at Stratford, Maryland, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Ilford, Seven Kings, Goodmayes and Chadwell Heath) to Romford. The station is also served by trains heading into London from Southend, Shenfield, Brentwood and Upminster. Take a bus or taxi from the station
By bus from Romford Station
Bus number 174 stops directly outside the College. You can catch the 174 across the road from Romford Station at Bus Stop ‘T’
Please note only the 174 bus stops directly outside the college. Bus numbers 5, 103, 128 and 175 stop near the Petrol Station at the junction of Dagenham Road and Rush Green Road. The college is a short walk away down Dagenham Road.
By taxi from Romford Station
Black Cabs and Mini Cabs can be picked up outside Romford Station. There is a Black Cab rank opposite the station and a Mini Cab office to the right of the station exit.
By tube and bus
You can get to us by tube and bus on these routes:
- District Line to Dagenham East and then a 103 bus.
- District Line to Dagenham Heathway and then a 174 or 175 bus.
- Central Line to Stratford and then Romford BR and then a 174 bus.
Car Parking
The College has lots of parking for visitors. If you’re a learner here, and wish to park regularly at the College, you’ll need to register your car when you enrol. Please note though that being enrolled does not guarantee you a parking place. If you have a disability or mobility problem we have parking places near to all buildings that can be reserved for you.
Local centres
We also take learning out into the community. We’re really proud of our community links and of our commitment to making learning accessible to everyone. Why not drop in and see what we can accomplish together? You can find your nearest centre below.
The Technical Skills Academy
East Street
Barking
IG11 8AL
The Technical Skills Academy has been commissioned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and will be managed and run by Barking & Dagenham College.
The Academy Offers the highest quality education and training in a real-work environment for young people age up to 19.
Barking Learning Centre (BLC)
2 Town Square
Barking
IG11 7NB
t: 020 8724 8684 / 020 8724 8732
We work in partnership with The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, and many of our courses are matched to job opportunities locally. Courses start from Entry Level (Beginner) and include: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Maths, English, IT, Health and Social Care, Business Studies and Teaching Assistant. The BLC also has a Central Library, Café and a One-Stop Shop for support and advice.
See the location map for Barking Learning Centre.
Barking & Dagenham College of Performing Arts (The Broadway Theatre)
Broadway
Barking
Essex
IG11 7LS
Home to our school of performing arts and venue for many College events
See the location map for our School of Performing Arts.
Barking & Dagenham College at London Road
175 London Road
Motorsport & Automotive Engineering Technology
Romford
RM7 9DB
Our brand new London Road facility, which opened in September 2010, runs courses in Motorsport & Automotive Engineering Technology. For information about courses at London Road please call our main Learner Help Centre at our Rush Green campus on 020 8090 3020. Please also call this main number if you are reporting non-attendance on a course which is held at London Road.
If you are an existing learner at London Road, or a member of staff, you can contact the Luan Benians between 10am and 4pm at London Road on 01708 729 281. If you are calling outside of these hours please contact our main Rush Green campus on 020 8090 3020.
Gorsebrook Learning Centre – closed
Our Gorsebrook site is now closed. If you have a course enquiry please telephone one of our team:
Amanda Honeyman on 020 8090 3020 extension 7090
Gill Jeavons on extension 7185.
Alternatively, our main switchboard will be able to help you - just call 020 8090 3020
