Ilford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tower Bridge in London, with the River Thames in the foreground and the Houses of Parliament in the background.
London aerial panoramic city view towards tower bridge, The Shard and River Thames. Aerial view at looking over tower bridge towards the city at sunset
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.

Where to stay in Ilford

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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 Kenneth More Theatre.

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 Kenneth More Theatre and Exchange Ilford.

A tree-lined pathway in a 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 Kenneth More Theatre or Exchange Ilford.

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 Kenneth More Theatre 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 Kenneth More Theatre and Exchange Ilford.

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is £72 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£72
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
"This hotel was very interesting. I didn’t realize I was staying in a cabin, or a “nest” as they call it, until I actually saw it. My double bed room was small enough for one person, so I can’t imagine what a single room looks like. However, for the price I paid in London during high season, it was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £150 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£150
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (5,540 reviews)
"I've stayed in this"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 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 £124 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£124
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (10,485 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Room is basic but does the job."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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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 ...
Rockwell East
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (911 reviews)
"An excellent base to explore London. A nearly new hotel with great, helpful staff. It was very clean. The only surprise was that it wasn't air conditioned, which would have made sleeping easier, given how hot it was when I stayed."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
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 ...
Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

£238
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£89
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

£27
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

£32
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

A cricket field with players in white uniforms, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
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Woodford Green

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

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