Location: Ilford
Top Things to do in Ilford
What to do and see in Ilford, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Ilford is a town in east London, located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) east of Charing Cross. It is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Redbridge, and identified as a major metropolitan centre in the London Plan.
Restaurants in Ilford
1. Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Discover a beautiful country house and gardens in the heart of Ilford. Visit the recreated Victorian kitchen and Georgian rooms, with gorgeous views over surrounding parkland. Enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and installations. Explore the stunning historic gardens. Bring the whole family for hands-on games, activities and discovery trails. Valentines Mansion is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 5pm, and Sundays from 11am to 4pm. Entry to the mansion is free.Valentines Gardens are open throughout the year. The Gardener's Cottage Cafe, set within the tranquil walled gardens, is open throughout the year from 10am to sunset.Valentines Mansion is also available to hire for a whole host of functions, from weddings and celebrations, to business meetings and seminars. It also makes an ideal location for filming and photoshoots.For full details visit our web site. Nearest Tube: Gants Hill Underground Station on the Central Line (5 minute walk).
Reviewed By Inscribe
Built in around 1696 for Elizabeth Tillotson and her family, after the death of her husband who was the Archbishop of Canterbury. During its 300 + years of history Valentines has changed hands many times. It is a Grade II listed building. Valentine’s Mansion is located within Valentines Park at Emerson Road Ilford, Redbridge The last private owner was Sarah Ingleby who died in 1906 and the local Council acquired the house in 1912. Since then, Valentines has been home to wartime refugees, a hospital, a public health centre, and a council housing department. After that period the house stood empty for 15 years until it was restored with Redbridge council and Heritage Lottery funds. The house enjoys wide community support. There are several garden types at Valentines Mansion. You can download a map of the gardens at Valentine house website. These are places to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Relax and unwind in the gorgeous gardens at Valentines. You can choose from the historic kitchen garden, the Old English walled garden or the Victorian rose garden. Uniquely there is a feature called the Long Water Canal as well as rococo grottoes and dovecote. The gardens also host events throughout the year, such as tours, fairs and open-air theatre and entertainment for kids and school groups. Admission is free. Guided tours for groups must be pre-booked. There is a small fee per person for groups. There are designated car parking spaces provided for disabled badge holders. Valentine’s Mansion is wheel-chair accessible with a lift (elevator) to all floors. There is a note that the floors may be uneven due to the age of the building and advice that for people with large electronic wheelchairs may encounter some width restrictions and advise they should call ahead for advice and assistance. Valentines Mansion is a truly unique venue that can be hired for a variety of functions including weddings, charities, other celebrations and corporate events. The rooms can be hired individually or several of them and there is a dedicated events management team. There is a lovely café at the Gardener’s Cottage which is open daily from 10 am except on Mondays in December and January. Designated car parking spaces are provided for disabled badge holders. Gant’s Hill tube station is nearby. Only 5 minutes walking.
2. South Park
3. Valentines Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 377 reviews
It's beautiful to visit in the Summer,it is reasonably safe to visit but I would like to see more benches for us to sit on.Toilets need to be kept clean by both the public and the cleaners.....
Reviewed By M12_mo
Picnic overlooking the lake with ducks an swans. Lots of spaces to choose your pich. Parking on site or nearby Rds are free.
4. Seven Kings Park
5. Holocaust Memorial Gardens
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
6. Clayhall Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 10reank - Ilford, United Kingdom
Always clean, Always being updated, very pleased the dog owners are doing their bit ???????? It's the perfect size for jog/brisk walk round too as it's not a big park. Having said that it's got enough space for kids to play footie and the playground areas are divided into tots & older kids which is very handy. Definitely proud to call it our local ????
7. Barnardo's garden village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
