Location: Ilford
Top Things to do in Ilford
What to do and see in Ilford, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
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 Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 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 westham16
A great day out for all the family beautiful Gardens and lakes plus also a boating lake, also has a cafe real treat for the family.
2. Capital Karts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
With the longest indoor track in the UK, Capital Karts Go Karting London is a thrilling new addition to the London go Karting scene! Race our brand new karts at speeds of up to 45mph on a perfect blend of fast straights, flowing corners and tight hairpins which ensures lap times of well over a minute around our giant 1050m circuit. Come here with your friends, family work colleagues or as part of a stag party or birthday group. Ideally located with easy access from both the heart of the city and the M25, Capital Karts is an essential new edition to the London entertainment scene.
Reviewed By Richard B - Kent, United Kingdom
visited Capital Karts for the first time, found the staff helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the session so much had to have another go !! Can see this being one of our favourite venues, plus I just have to get a quicker time than my son.... convinced him he is only quicker due to weight speed ratio !! Looking forward to our next visit, certainly worth the travelling. Can't recommend highly enough.. though could have done with a slightly larger pair of overalls.... but this big fella not going to worry about that ! See you again soon ....
3. William Morris Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
The William Morris Gallery is the only public gallery devoted to William Morris - designer, craftsman, writer, socialist and conservationist. The Gallery is housed in the Grade II* listed building that was Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856.The William Morris Gallery reopened in August 2012 following a major redevelopment and won the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2013. William Morris Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Free entry.
Reviewed By Corb2000 - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This former childhood home of William Morris is now a small museum telling the story of him, his family and colleagues. This provides the wider context of the Arts and Crafts Movement, along with other social and arts groups who were active at the same time, while also including some fascinating examples of the Morris family's individual skills. My visit was rather rushed so I plan to return when I can take my time looking around (and enjoying something to eat in the attractive cafe).
Good points:
+ Exhibits and displays provide a useful historical context for William Morris's work
+ Well selected variety of exhibits
+ Attractive grounds in the surrounding park and an appealing cafe
Not so good points:
- A little out of the way (but well worth the trip)
4. Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 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 Newnorthbobby - Ilford, United Kingdom
Very enjoyable visit three floors full of interesting design ideas pictures,stained glass. On the top floor the creators of some beautiful work . Will visit again for sure. The grounds are lovely even at this time of year and the tea room is perfect with an indoor and outdoor area.
5. Eastbury Manor House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By FionaLondon - London
We visited here having looked on the National Trust website. Wow, what a find. This is a beautifully restored house, with good attentive staff and a lovely cafe. It's bang in the middle of a council estate and you would never drive down the road and expect to see this. A lovely place to visit.
6. Kenneth More Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By MoBobRomford - Romford
Family event for 14 every year - wouldn't miss it. Entertaining and very enjoyable. Stafff are all helpful and Its a pleasure to be there. Something for everyone. Our ages are 2 - 80 and everybody sings, shouts and laughs throughout the performance. Great show.
7. South Park
8. Seven Kings Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By G-J-T-AND-K - Essex
Big enough that I can walk the dog around it in 15 or so minutes , kids can cycle skate or play in one of the 5 play areas_ kids play areas- 2/ 1 skate park/ 1 basket ball court/ 2 tennis courts/ new gym area just gone in/ climbing frames.
There's a bowling green that members can use. Toilets have just been reopened.
There's lots of Seating in the rose Gardens and around the paths
You can use it to short cut through to Wards Road , or Barley Lane.
Several football coaching sessions take place here through the week.
There's a bandstand that is rarely used.
Plenty of places to park in the park or, on the road.
But be careful when dusk arrives to leave as the gate keeper isn't obvious
I have been shut in once, and nearly shut in again last month.
A stream runs at the back , so be careful with dogs/ kids.
The newer play area surrounded by hills , near the bandstand ,has a clever see saw that squirts water
9. Redbridge Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Redbridge Museum explores the many different places, people and events in over 150,000 years of Redbridge history. We deliver a wide range of schools education sessions linked to the National Curriculum. All sessions include object handling, activities and worksheets. Since opening in 2000, the Museum has worked with hundreds of local people, has produced more than 70 Exhibitions and displays, attracted more than 200,000 visitors, held over 600 family activities, and taught 33,518 school pupils.
Reviewed By Loughtonian1 - Loughton, United Kingdom
On what Redbridge wore over 300 years. Nicely laid out, not quite finished when we called. One of London's pleasant local museums. Worth a visitDear Loughtonian1, Thank you for your review! We're very glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Redbridge Museum Team
10. Ilford Central Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Pappaji - London, United Kingdom
The Library has lots and lots of books and if they don't have what you want, they take details and get it for you from other Libraries etc quite quickly.
Very efficient and helpful staff
Has quite a lot of computers as well - so no need to go to any internet cafes etc...
Great place to get some peace and quite in a wonderful setting.
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