Ilford

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Ilford

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Valentines

While Valentines might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Westfield Stratford City.

Valentines
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Clementswood

While visiting Clementswood, you might make a stop by sights like Redbridge Museum and Cineworld London - Ilford.

Clementswood
Seven Kings: Westwood Recreation Ground The watercourse in the recreation ground is Seven Kings Water, which enters a culvert in the park, and only re-emerging in 601747.
Photo by Nigel Cox (CC BY-SA)

Seven Kings

Seven Kings is well-liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Fairlop Waters Country Park and Victoria Road Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Seven Kings
Goodmayes Park. Goodmayes Park is in two distinct halves to the north of Mayesbrook Road it is ornamental and to the south it is given over to sports fields. This picture was taken from the south west corner of the ornamental park.

Goodmayes

Goodmayes is well-liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ilford area, you might plan a trip to Victoria Road Stadium or Romford Market.

Goodmayes
During the 18th century there was a tradition, that on the first Friday in July, a large number of East Enders would travel to Fairlop to eat a meal of bacon and beans beneath as well as partake in general celebrations beneath an ancient oak tree. By the 1750s it was estimated that over 100,000 people could be expected to attend. The original oak blew down in 1820 and the celebration declined, perhaps as a result of licensing laws. The New Fairlop Oak was planted in 1951 and sits in the middle of Fullwell Cross roundabout. The building behind is the Fullwell Cross library. Nearest station: Fairlop.

Hainault

When in Hainault and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hainault Forest Country Park or Epping Forest and hop on the metro to see more the city at Grange Hill Underground Station or Hainault Underground Station.

Hainault
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Newbury Park

Travelers enjoy Newbury Park for its restaurants, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Newbury Park Station.

Newbury Park
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is SAR 796 per night from May 30 to May 31
SAR 796
SAR 955 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,066 reviews)
"The location of this property is perfect for getting to all the London tourist attractions! It is a beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is SAR 585 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 585
SAR 702 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,289 reviews)
"Great location next to tower bridge. Tube station 5 minute walk away. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 905 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 905
SAR 1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,462 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, the staff is wonderful. Although getting a room with a outside view, does not seem common."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Remarkable 1-bed Studio Apartment in Redbridge
Remarkable 1-bed Studio Apartment in Redbridge
3 out of 5
Ilford
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
Remarkable 1-bed Studio Apartment in Redbridge
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane, London, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"Highly recommend if someone is looking for a safe and quiet neighborhood."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East
Rockwell East
4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street, London, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (585 reviews)
"Overall is excellent. The room is spacious, clean, bright. The staff is nice. The hotel is located right outside the "congestion zone" so that we can park our car next to a public car park next to the hotel. However, we wish that the hotel room can provide us with some water bottles."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Rockwell East
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park featuring a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

4.5/5(4,529 reviews)

Hyde Park is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.

Hyde Park
Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium

4.5/5(355 reviews)

Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Wembley Stadium
Piccadilly Circus showing street scenes, a city and signage

Piccadilly Circus

4.5/5(3,785 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of London when you make a stop at a well-known site like Piccadilly Circus. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace featuring a castle, a city and heritage architecture

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(4,742 reviews)

Buckingham Palace is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(3,801 reviews)

After visiting Tower Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art scene.

Tower Bridge
Big Ben showing heritage architecture, a city and a monument

Big Ben

3.5/5(4,358 reviews)

Learn about the history of Big Ben, one of the top monuments in London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Big Ben

Reviews of Ilford

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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 26%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Driving is not that bad roads are easy to navigate

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good place good location for tubs

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Ilford seemed a pleasant enough London suburb.

4/5 - Good

Kailenna

Ilford is not a super glamorous part of London area. It can also be a little intimidating, so use the buddy system. I only have good experiences from Ilford, but sometimes it was sketchy. And like the rest of London, it’s not super clean.

5/5 - Excellent

Sally

Loved the Barkingside High Street, and the Fairlop Oak Pub, shopping in Romford was good, they have quite a few shops and a good size mall. If you want a traditional English Sunday dinner, make sure you go to Toby Carvery in Romford.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have a lots of restaurants and shopping centers around good transportation