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# Ilford

## Travel Guide

![Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144799/7827c1e8-8d79-4983-adb0-659b34a96882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144799/7827c1e8-8d79-4983-adb0-659b34a96882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144799/5aba17bc-12b6-4230-9c90-ea8ad3694e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Feathery friends...:)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144799/9689bb02-f850-4ffc-bca4-4e2d21bc2085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![During the 18th century there was a tradition, that on the first Friday in July, a large number of East Enders would travel to Fairlop to eat a meal of bacon and beans beneath as well as partake in general celebrations beneath an ancient oak tree. By the 1750s it was estimated that over 100,000 people could be expected to attend. The original oak blew down in 1820 and the celebration declined, perhaps as a result of licensing laws. The New Fairlop Oak was planted in 1951 and sits in the middle of Fullwell Cross roundabout. The building behind is the Fullwell Cross library.
Nearest station: Fairlop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144799/baa46bed-76a8-42c5-977f-7507b87f66c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ilford

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

St Katharine's Way London England

CA $178

CA $214 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (9,288 reviews)

Lovely room, very friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Royal National Hotel

38-51 Bedford Way London England

CA $161

CA $194 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (3,019 reviews)

Stayed in a superior twin room on the 5th floor, which was clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower (important because I have mobility issues). It was on the small side but not cramped. The decor seemed to be fairly new and in good shape, of a dark gray neutral sort. Staff on check-in were friendly, ...

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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The Royal Horseguards, London

2 Whitehall Court London England

CA $279

CA $335 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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9/10 Wonderful! (2,083 reviews)

The room (deluxe double with garden view) was comfortable and although facing Embankment the traffic at night was light so did not interfere with sleep. Very powerful shower. There was no noise from other guests in the corridor. The lobby area was lovely, with a stunning floral display on a large ...

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Rockwell East

99 Mansell Street London England

Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (793 reviews)

Staff are always great, perfect location when I need to stay in town

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

94-99 High Holborn London England

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8.4/10 Very Good! (2,235 reviews)

Fantastic stay! The room was much bigger than expected, had everything we needed for a short stay. Great location and couldn’t fault the staff

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Citadines Trafalgar Square London

18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England

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8.6/10 Excellent! (3,754 reviews)

Nice staff on reception. Terrible smell along the top floor corridor and my studio.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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#### Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,008 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

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#### Big Ben

3.5/5(943 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

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#### O2 Arena

4/5(112 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

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#### Tower Bridge

4.5/5(823 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

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#### Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,048 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

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#### Piccadilly Circus

4/5(827 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

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### Things to do

![The London Pass® and The London Pass® Plus: Save up to 50 Percent](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169503/e042ef25-4759-495c-8ee6-f079e8b95a55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

CA $148

per adult

**74%** of travellers recommend

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

CA $45

per adult

**76%** of travellers recommend

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#### SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets

CA $52

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

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#### The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

CA $67

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

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#### London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

CA $92

per adult

**84%** of travellers recommend

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CA $24

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

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## Reviews of Ilford

3.7

Guest rating

5 - Excellent

2

4 - Good

1

3 - Okay

2

2 - Disappointing

1

1 - Terrible

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### 2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

not a female friendly area when you are alone, people just stare at you, dirty and unsafe, you can get your phone snatched away really easily

### 3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

There are better places to stay in London for the same price.

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I loved the location on a quiet street, and the neighbourhood

### 5/5 - Excellent

Ronald

Had a great experience in London but don't waste your time time going to the changing of the guards unless you can get right up to the fence.

## Cities near Ilford

![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### London

![A public Sunday cricket match between Woodford Green CC Sunday 'B' XI and Hackney Marshes CC 1st XI (Hackney batting) at Woodford Green, Woodford, East London, England, in June 2018. Woodford Green CC fields three Saturday teams in the Shepherd Neame Essex League, a Twenty20 team, a Midweek team, two Sunday friendly teams, and seven junior section teams. Camera: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Software: File lens-corrected, optimized, perhaps cropped, with DxO PhotoLab, and likely further optimized with Adobe Photoshop CS2.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381830/be1031f6-a3b9-4384-82cd-4514fad58299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Woodford Green

![Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179547/f63cec40-550e-4b87-9231-5b5fb7057005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Barking

![London, England, UK - September 04, 2022: Tower of St Margaret's Parish Church Barking Abbey. London Borough of barking and Dagenham GB UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144796/fcf77c39-77fd-404f-a6ab-fde986eec28b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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