Welcome to Ilford

Ilford is a large town located in the northeastern part of Greater London. It is a bustling and vibrant area that is home to a diverse population. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, and it has been an important center of trade and commerce for centuries. Today, Ilford is a thriving hub of activity, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

One of the most notable features of Ilford is its excellent transport links. The town is served by several major roads, including the A12 and the A406 North Circular Road. It also has a number of railway stations, including Ilford Station, which provides regular services to central London and other parts of the city. Additionally, there are several bus routes that run through the town, making it easy to get around and explore all that Ilford has to offer.

Ilford is also known for its cultural diversity and vibrant community. The town is home to a large number of people from different ethnic backgrounds, and this is reflected in the wide range of shops, restaurants, and cultural events that are available. Whether you are looking for traditional Indian cuisine, African music, or a night out at the local pub, Ilford has something to offer everyone. With its rich history, excellent transport links, and diverse community, Ilford is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Winston Way Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Penner	Winston Way Ilford Essex IG1 2WS 2084785626 School Website
Cleveland Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Veena Naidoo	Cleveland Road Ilford Greater London IG1 1EW 02084783601 School Website
The Ursuline Academy Ilford Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Stone	Morland Road Ilford Greater London IG1 4JU 02085541995 School Website
Apex Primary School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Meherun Hamid	60-62 Argyle Road Ilford Essex IG1 3BG 2085541208
The Ursuline Prep School Ilford Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Pereira	2-8 Coventry Road Ilford Greater London IG1 4QR 02085184050 School Website
Read Academy Education Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Gulam Abbas	36-38 Mansfield Road Ilford Essex Ilford Essex IG1 3BD 2085549111 School Website
Park School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Redfern	20-22 Park Avenue Ilford Greater London IG1 4RS 02085542466 School Website
Sheringham Nursery School And Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Lindsey Foster	Sheringham Avenue Manor Park Manor Park Greater London E12 5PB 02085532479 School Website
Sheringham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Wilkie	Sheringham Avenue Manor Park Manor Park Greater London E12 5PB 02084784244 School Website
Christchurch Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Steedman	Wellesley Road Ilford Greater London IG1 4LQ 02084785560 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilford Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG 0.09 Miles

Manor Park Station Road, Manor Park, Greater London, E12 5EP 1.09 Miles

Woodgrange Park Romford Road, Manor Park, Greater London, E7 8AF 1.22 Miles

Seven Kings High Road, Seven Kings, Greater London, IG3 8RE 1.26 Miles

Barking Station Parade, Barking, Greater London, IG11 8TU 1.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Atlas Radio Cars 020 8553 9797 71 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG 0.07 Miles
Royalist Star Cars 020 8594 4996 46A Ilford La, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2JY 0.14 Miles
Ilford Mini Cab 020 8822 2222 38 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 4NF 0.18 Miles
Ilfordtaxi 020 8599 2121 38 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 4NF 0.18 Miles
Limos And Hummers 020 7183 2469 3 Oakfield Rd, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1EF 0.20 Miles
Airport Express Cars 020 8599 1212 Excelsior House/3-5 Balfour Rd, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 4HP 0.23 Miles
A Star Cars 020 8514 6000 238A High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1QF 0.34 Miles
Rent A Cab (London) Ltd 020 8432 3026 47A-49 Wanstead Pk Rd, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 3TG 0.37 Miles
Orbit Mini Cab Services 020 3566 7406 196 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 4LU 0.46 Miles
Apollo Cars 0800 389 7848 295 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NR 0.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ilford Do Business Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
2Nd Barcode Double Aperture Box 47 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilford Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Riverdene Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wh Smith Internal Box Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Albert Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Havelock/Holstock Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranbrook Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
137 Ley Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cardomom Court Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Woodlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northbrook Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wdp Redbridge 07968 150034	3Rd Floor,Ilford Chambers 11 Chapel Road Ilford Essex IG1 2DR
Wdp Camden Rough Sleepers Project 0300 3034545	1St Floor Ilford Chambers 11 Chapel Road Ilford IG1 2DR
Wdp Islington Rough Sleepers Project 0300 3034545	1St Floor Ilford Chambers 11 Chapel Road Ilford IG1 2DR
Loxford Eas 020 85414776	Ilford Medical Centre 61 Cleveland Road Ilford Essex IG1 1EE
Ilford Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	61 Cleveland Road Ilford IG1 1EE

Local Stores

Seven Kings - Cameron Road
Cameron Road
Ilford
Greater London
IG3 8LG
02085 999709
Store Website
1.22 miles

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SPAR - Mayfield
Mayfield Filling Station
660 Green Lane
Ilford
IG3 9RY
0208 5999693
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goddard Veterinary Group Ilford
159 Ley Street Ilford Essex IG1 4BL 020 8478 2122 Ilford@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Goddard Veterinary Group Barking
115A Longbridge Road Barking Essex IG11 8TA 020 8594 8082 barking@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.24 miles
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Companion Care (Ilford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Newbury Retail Park Horns Road Ilford Essex IG2 6BE 020 8150 9155 ilford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.35 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Animal Ark Veterinary Centre
54 Goodmayes Avenue Goodmayes Essex IG3 8TW 020 8599 8544 reception@animalarkvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ilford Pdsa Pet Clinic
Woodford Bridge Road Redbridge Ilford Essex IG4 5PS 020 8550 6644 Website 2.30 miles

Animals Treated
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Goddard Veterinary Group Fremantle Road Barkingside
64 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 2AZ 020 8550 6119 barkingside@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.34 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 2.78 miles

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Walthamstow / Leyton Marsh
Open Space Mostly Off-Lead Except For Some Areas Which Are Nature Reserves. Hard To Believe You Are In London! 202 Riverside Cl London Lancashire E5 9SU 5.03 miles

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Victoria Park
A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy. Lancashire E9 7DE 5.10 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park Carr St London Lancashire E14 7FD 5.44 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

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Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 5.64 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

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Epping Forest
A Short, Circular Walk In Epping Forest. This Walk Follows The Willow Trail, Which Is Waymarked Making It Easy To Follow. There Are 9 Waymarked Trails Around The Forest Which All Have Posts Along Them To Point You In The Right Way. Lancashire E4 7QH 5.78 miles Use Junction 5 Of The M11, Passing Through Loughton. Take The A121 South. Turn Right Onto Manor Road, Right Onto Epping New Road. Then Left Onto Ranger's Road. The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

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