🇬🇧 Ilford, United Kingdom

Redbridge Hotel

📍 Balfour Road, Ilford

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Your stay — Redbridge Hotel

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Cranbrook Baptist Church (175 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: Hospital Chapel of St Mary and St Thomas (364 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Seventh-day Adventist Church (399 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Salvation Army (434 m · ~5 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Shopping

Exchange Ilford — 204 m · ~3 min walk

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Walking & Running

Uphall Recreation Ground — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Redbridge Museum — 602 m · ~8 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Kenneth More Theatre — 552 m · ~7 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 57 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Rohpharm Pharmacy — 274 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Food Plus — 24 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Ilford — 236 m · ~3 min walk

Good to know — Ilford

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Ilford
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Police
999
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Ambulance / Medical
999
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Fire Department
999

For non-urgent police matters (when life is not at risk), call 101. For health advice that is not life-threatening, dial NHS 111.

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Where to Eat

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The Hawbush Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Miller's Well Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Friendly Cafe Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Victoria Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Barge Aground Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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General Havelock Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Best Cafe in Town Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Gardener's Cottage Cafe Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ilford, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Redbridge Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 57 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Rohpharm Pharmacy — 274 m · ~3 min walk

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Getting Around

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Route 25 or 123 £1.75 (contactless)

Mayfair Hotel (Cranbrook Road stop) → Ilford town centre or Gants Hill

10 min · Every 8–12 mins · 24 hours on 25/123 (night service reduced)

💡 Bus 25 runs 24/7 to Holborn if you miss the last Tube; sit on the top deck for a street-level tour of Ilford's curry mile.

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London Black Cab £35–£50

Mayfair Hotel, Ilford → Central London (e.g., Oxford Street)

30 min · On demand · Available 24/7

💡 Flag down only on main roads; Ilford has plenty of minicabs too if you need a cheaper (but less reliable) ride.

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Stansted Airport Taxi £45–£60

Stansted Airport (STN) → Mayfair Hotel, Ilford

40 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Ilford Cars for a fixed price; avoid airport rank prices which can hit £70.

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TfL Rail (Elizabeth Line) £8.50 (contactless peak)

Ilford Station → Liverpool Street (Central London)

20 min · Every 5–10 mins peak · 05:00–23:30

💡 Use contactless or Oyster for the best fare; avoid peak hour 07:30–09:30 if you want a seat.

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Top Attractions in Ilford

Exchange Shopping Centre (free events area) Free

💡 Check Ilford BID's social media for free workshops like flower arranging or face painting – they're usually in the central atrium and free to drop in.

Ilford Town Hall Clock Tower Free

💡 Best viewed from the corner near the library – you can see the full height without traffic obstructions. No public access inside.

Valentines Park Free

💡 Head to the walled garden near the mansion for a quieter spot with roses and a café open till late afternoon.

Redbridge Museum Free

💡 Check their website for free monthly talks or family craft sessions – they're often quieter than the main galleries.

Ilford Lane Cemetery Free

💡 Enter from the Cranbrook Road gate for the oldest section. The chapel is locked but worth seeing from outside for its Gothic details.

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