Ilford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tower Bridge in London, with the River Thames in the foreground and the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Wall with door and yellow tree in Valentines Park, Ilford, London, UK
A river with a bridge and modern buildings in the background.
A forest with tall trees and a field of purple flowers.
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Where to stay in Ilford

Find the best Ilford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wall with door and yellow tree in Valentines Park, Ilford, London, UK

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 ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Theatre Royal Stratford East.

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.

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Seven Kings

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

An interior of a church with rows of pews, a high arched stained glass window, and a pulpit.
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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 East Ham Leisure Centre and The Arena.

Valentines Park in Ilford, London, UK

Clementswood

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

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is Rp4.339.697 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp4.339.697
Rp5.207.731 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (5,350 reviews)
"Very welcoming and friendly check in. Access to the room earlier than the booking time. Clean, quiet room with the little extras. Would stay again anytime 😊"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 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 Rp2.741.870 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.741.870
Rp3.290.339 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,194 reviews)
"You cannot beat the location! The hotel could use some refreshing and some basic amenities. There are plenty of restaurants and sites to see just steps away."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is Rp1.588.171 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.588.171
Rp1.905.805 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (52 reviews)
"Great location, the most attentive staff, and comfortable modern looking and very secured lobby and other secured amenities."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
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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! (798 reviews)
"A relatively new property. Desk hosts were very friendly. The room clean, the property location good for walking around the wharf. The issue we had was 1) no air conditioning which meant we had to leave windows open and even the door ajar to get a breeze. That led to lots of noise out from the window. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
The Gate London City

The Gate London City

4 out of 5
41 White Church Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
"I strongly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

The Gate London City
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! (3,889 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel 6 times now. All booked thru Hotels.com. The last three occasions I was given the smallest rooms. As a solo traveler I've come to expect this. The picture online never matches what you get. Not sure I'll stay there again. I like the location but not always being put in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Valentines Park

7.2/5 (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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

Rp2.372.257
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer

Rp1.701.315
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

Rp886.601
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from Central London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London

Rp2.366.266
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Rp1.160.968
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

Rp766.790
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
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