Ilford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tower Bridge in London, with the River Thames in the foreground and the Houses of Parliament in the background.
A brick archway with a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond with swans.
A river with a bridge and modern buildings in the background.
A forest with tall trees and a field of purple flowers.
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a train station, and a river in the background.

Where to stay in Ilford

Find the best Ilford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brick archway with a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond with swans.

Valentines

While Valentines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Exchange Ilford and The Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas.

An interior of a church with rows of pews, a high arched stained glass window, and a pulpit.
Photo by John Salmon
Open Photo by John Salmon

Loxford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Loxford and surrounding area, you can visit The Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas and Exchange Ilford.

Newbury Park

If you're passing through Newbury Park, you may want to check out its restaurants. From there, jump on the metro at Newbury Park Station to see more of the area.

A wet grassy field with a fence, parked cars, and buildings in the background.
Photo by Snidge
Open Photo by Snidge

Seven Kings

The restaurants and parks are just a few features travellers like about Seven Kings. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fairlop Waters Country Park and Exchange Ilford are a few top places to visit.

A park with a pond, ducks, geese, and pigeons.

Clementswood

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

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ฿6,630 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,630
฿7,956 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (5,428 reviews)
"The bathroom ceiling is slanted bc of the space constraint. If I were a tall man, it would be very uncomfortable to take a shower. The cleaning was not done by the time I returned to hotel around 4:30 Pm. I requested the next day to get the room cleaned by 2:00 Pm. They did a good work."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,014
฿3,616 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
"Clean room, great friendly & helpful staff, air conditioning & a fantastic location."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
a&o London Docklands Riverside

a&o London Docklands Riverside

3.5 out of 5
265 Rotherhithe Street London England
The price is ฿2,795 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,795
฿3,354 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Check in was cumbersome."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

a&o London Docklands Riverside
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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 The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
"Everything in this hotel is great - the staff, cleanliness, location, amenities - EXCEPT it has no air con (at least inthe room I was in). It was over 30 degrees in July when I checked in an with just a fan, I barely slept. Otherwise, the place is superb value for money. The staff were especially ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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! (856 reviews)
"Great location for both business and pleasure and very reasonable prices offering a lot more space than other hotels in the vacinity"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Rockwell East
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

3.5 out of 5
Royal Carriage Mews London England
Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and The ...
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv
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Stay near popular Ilford attractions

A park with a paved path, colorful autumn foliage, and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Sanober Asif
Open Photo by Sanober Asif

Valentines Park

7.2/10 (46 reviews)
Valentines Park is just one of the places to see in Ilford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

฿2,286
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

฿1,345
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

฿1,410
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard

฿1,076
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London: The View from The Shard
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

฿1,883
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

฿1,434
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
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Cities near Ilford

Two red double-decker buses on a city street with historic buildings in the background.

London

The Tower Bridge at night with illuminated blue lights, a river in the foreground, and a city skyline in the background.

Barking

A historic stone church with a tall tower and arched windows, surrounded by mature trees and a cemetery.

Dagenham

A cityscape with a river, green parks, and a large forested area.

Romford