Ilford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tower Bridge in London, with the River Thames in the foreground and the Houses of Parliament in the background.
The Tower Bridge and modern buildings reflected in the water during sunset.
A cityscape with a river, bridges, and modern skyscrapers.
A forest with tall trees and a carpet of purple flowers.
A brick archway with a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond with swans.

Our guide on where to stay in Ilford

Find the best Ilford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A tree-lined pathway in a park.
Photo by Glyn Baker
Open Photo by Glyn Baker

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 Exchange Ilford or Victoria Road Stadium.

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 Excel London.

A park with trees, a gazebo, and fallen leaves on the ground.

Seven Kings

The restaurants and parks are just a few features travellers like about Seven Kings. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Exchange Ilford and Topgolf Chigwell 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.
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 Exchange Ilford and The Arena.

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.

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$231 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$231
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$374 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$374
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
Strand Palace Hotel
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 NZ$142 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$142
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
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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 London are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
"Great location easy to catch the metro into central London or to O2. There was plenty of restaurants near by in all price ranges. The rooms and beds were tiny considering its an apartment hotel. No point in cooking as you there was no room to sit and eat, the option of cooking was why we choose this ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 ...
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 London and The Arena are ...
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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Activities

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$68
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

NZ$66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

NZ$149
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

NZ$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

NZ$59
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$103
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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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

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