There are many visitor attractions within Redbridge such as:
Attractions at Ilford
- Valentines
Mansion
Our oldest mansion and a Grade II* listed building, situated within
Valentines Park in Ilford, Essex. Originally built in the
1600s, the Mansion was a private residence until the early
1900s. Described by English Heritage as a building "of
great importance to the nation's built heritage", the mansion is
now being restored to its former glory, thanks to funding from the
Heritage Lottery Fund and the London Borough of Redbridge.
- Valentines Park
This is the largest formal park in Redbridge, with a boating lake,
sports facilities and Valentines Mansion and grounds.
- Redbridge Museum located in Ilford
Town Centre
- Middlefield Farmhouse
This is an original
late 19th Century building next to Valentines Park
- Hospital Chapel of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury,
Ilford Hill
Founded in the 12th century, the chapel
later became a leper hospital, undergoing further rebuilding up to
the end of the 19th Century. Part of the original structure remain
and the west wall has two windows designed by Burne Jones, from the
William Morris works.
- Roding Valley Linear Park
A river walk
and cycle route from the railway line in central Ilford to Ray Park
at the borough's northern boundary
Attractions at Hainault
- Country Parks and Fairlop
Waters The Park covers more than 300 acres, with
a fishing lake, a rare breeds farm and many walks and
bridleways.
Attractions at Snaresbrook
- The Eagle Pub, Snaresbrook
An inn dating from the 18th Century when it was a staging post for
travellers on their way to London
- Snaresbrook Crown Courts
Designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and George Moffat as an asylum for
orphaned babies, the building was opened by Leopold, King of the
Belgians, in 1843. It was converted into the Royal Wanstead School
in 1938 and is now used as a crown court. Its turrets and
Elizabethan style are reflected in the waters of Eagle Pond.
Attractions at
Woodford
- Hurst House
Built in 1714 and overlooking the green at Woodford, it is known as
"Naked Beauty" after a statue by Italian sculptor Monti which used
to be in the garden. A bronze statue of Winston Churchill stands on
the green to commemorate his 40 years as MP for Wanstead and
Woodford.