Ilford Travel Guide

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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.
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ฿5,315 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿5,315
฿6,378 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,953 reviews)
The staff were so friendly and attentive. The hotel and rooms were spotless. Great touch providing a free mini bar.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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 ฿4,353 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,353
฿5,224 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,413 reviews)
Staff were great, very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the ac in our room did not work and it was very hot in the room, woke up in the night and the room was 24c. The hotel seems quite run down and a little freshen up would be great.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,205 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿3,205
฿3,846 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
Excellent service all around, high quality and very clean rooms. Very friendly staff and modern well kept rooms

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Drey
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
Well-equipped kitchen, nice common areas and new, fully functional appliances. Easily accessible by the tube, about 30 minutes from central London. Great value for money!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
Friendly staff. Room was clean. Enjoyable stay. Would stay nearer to center next time though

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,838 reviews)
Excellent room, facilities and with exactly the configuration requested.Top Marks!!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,861 reviews)

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.

Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(1,137 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
O2 Arena featuring modern architecture

O2 Arena

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

O2 Arena
Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

Big Ben

4/5(1,061 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus showing heritage architecture, a city and signage

Piccadilly Circus

4/5(1,953 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus

Things to do

Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

฿2,195
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

฿2,109
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

฿1,046
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

฿551
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

฿1,055
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

฿736
per adult
Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum
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Reviews of Ilford

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 10%
4 - Good
39
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
44
3 - Okay 38%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 8%
1 - Terrible
12
1 - Terrible 10%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy access to get around places such as Stratford Central London etc etc

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Reasonable enough area no major issues

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Big Town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Big town . Many places for shopping.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Not an area I would visit regularly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Convenient location, good transport links and accessibility

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Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

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