Attractions and Places to Visit in Ilford

Although Ilford was considered to be a rather small rural town, it has experienced massive growth in recent years and it now represents a major centre for the arts and numerous retail industries. There are many natural attractions found just outside of the metropolitan area, including Hainault Forest, Wanstead Park and Epping Forest. There are also many museums where you will learn all kinds of fun facts about the area.

Ilford Hospital Chapel

Known locally as The Hospital Chapel, this is one of the gems in Redbridge’s Crown – Graded II* by English Heritage, it is the oldest building in the London Borough of Redbridge...
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Redbridge Museum

Redbridge Museum explores the many different people, places and events which are part of the history of Redbridge. Since opening in 2000, the Museum has worked with hundreds of local people...
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Valentines Mansion & Gardens

The house was built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband, the Archbishop of Canterbury. At that time the new brick house stood in open...
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