• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • First Time Here?
    • Archive
    • London Blogs
  • Blog
  • Travel
    • London Theater Tickets
    • Shopping
    • Tips
    • Tours
    • Transport
    • Maps
    • Parks
    • Resources
    • Restaurants
    • Top 10 London
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Buildings
    • Food
    • London Books
    • Movies
    • Museums
    • Music
    • Pubs
  • Londonism
    • Reviews
    • Fun London
    • Iconic London
    • Life in London
    • London Realities
    • Moving to London
    • Politics
  • The Tube
  • London History
    • Great London Buildings
    • Great Londoners
  • Contact
  • Guidebooks
    • 101 London Travel Tips – Guidebook
    • 101 Free Things to do in London

Londontopia

The Website for People Who Love London

You are here: Home / Guides / Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge

Jun 30, 2020 By John Rabon

nyanpuchi / Pixabay

Redbridge is one of the most northeastern boroughs in Greater London, and like many of the outer boroughs, for years it was mostly farmland and manor estates before the city’s growth from the 17th Century-onwards turned it into a suburb.  While a mostly quiet part of the city, Redbridge is quite well known for its parks and sporting facilities, offering its residents pretty of opportunities for leisure and exercise.  Of course, it’s certainly not without its share of history as well, and the borough offers much to those who visit it.  We’ve identified ten places we think you should see in Redbridge and if we’ve missed anything, let us know in the comments.

The Cricketers Pub

If you want to find the best pub in Redbridge, look no further than The Cricketers on the High Road in the district of Woodford Green.  It has the quaint atmosphere you’d expect of a traditional pub and the menu to go with it.  They carry a few different varieties of ale on tap, though McMullen’s is what’s available all-year-round.

Creative Biscuit Ceramics Café

If you’re looking for a café with something to do, look no further than Creative Biscuit Ceramics Café on George Lane in South Woodford.  There’s not much in the way of food here, and the café is more about creating, painting, and baking your own ceramic creation.  It can be fun for all ages and will give you a truly unique souvenir to bring home.

Barking Park and Splash Park

Barking Park lies just on the border of Redbridge and the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and was constructed in 1896 as a classic Victorian Park.  While it still retains this old charm with its green meadows and boating lake, it has updated to include a miniature railway, basketball courts, and a splash park.

Kenneth More Theater

Named for one of Britain’s beloved actors who passed away in 1982, the Kenneth More Theater is a performance venue that sees not only stage productions, but also comedy shows, concerts, and film screenings.  The company continues to bring a wide variety of performances that honor the theater’s namesake, so be sure to check the calendar for something that interests you.

Hospital Chapel of St. Mary and St. Thomas

Also known as Ilford Hospital Chapel, the official name is the Hospital Chapel of St. Mary and St. Thomas.  It has been on this site since 1140, founded as a hospice during the reign of King Stephen and remained largely unchanged, even after the Crown took over the hospital following the Dissolution of the Monasteries.  It isn’t normally open to the public but does offer a number of open days throughout the year, so be sure to check their calendar before planning your visit.

Redbridge Museum

Redbridge Museum is the best way to learn about this Essex borough that was created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1863.  The museum includes exhibits on the area’s rural past, examples of typical homes over the years, and home videos and newsreels from World War II up to the present.  There’s even more to see once you get inside and you’ll find lots to learn about Redbridge’s past, present, and future.

Redbridge Cycling Center

If you want to get out for some fun on your bicycle, the Redbridge Cycling Center is a top destination.  The center has both a road course as well as a mountain bike circuit, and even if you don’t have your own bike to bring here, they offer plenty of bicycles and mountain bikes for rent.  If you’re not so sure about your skill level, they also offer coaching.

Fairlop Waters Sailing Center

If bikes aren’t your thing, maybe you’d like to take a boat out on the water?  Part of the Fairlop Waters Country Park (more on that later), the Sailing Center is on a 40-acre lake and offers sailboats, rowboats, and paddleboats for hire.  Whatever you’re in the mood to take out on the lake, you can spend a blissful day on the waters and let your cares float away.

Valentines Mansion and Gardens

Valentines Mansion is a fantastic example of Georgian architecture in the middle of Redbridge.  It was originally built in 1696 and then heavily modified by Sir Charles Raymond in the 1760s, giving it its current appearance.  Today the mansion is Grade II listed and serves as a venue for hire and lovely place to visit when it’s not being used for an event.

Fairlop Waters Country Park

Fairlop Waters is the largest park in the Borough of Redbridge.  As mentioned previously, it incorporates a 40-acre lake as well as numerous trails, sports fields, and other amenities.  For example, those seeking a more active time in the park can check out the ropes course and climbing wall, though nothing really beats a quiet walk through the forest or a game of golf on one of the park’s two courses.  The park has everything you could want for a fun afternoon, so it’s definitely the number one place to visit in the borough.

John Rabon
Author: John Rabon

John is a regular writer for Anglotopia and its sister websites. He is currently engaged in finding a way to move books slightly to the left without the embarrassment of being walked in on by Eddie Izzard. For any comments, questions, or complaints, please contact the Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson's haircut.

close

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Share this:

  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Pocket

Filed Under: Guides, Top 10 London

Subscribe to Our Free London Updates

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

About John Rabon

John is a regular writer for Anglotopia and its sister websites. He is currently engaged in finding a way to move books slightly to the left without the embarrassment of being walked in on by Eddie Izzard. For any comments, questions, or complaints, please contact the Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson's haircut.

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to Our Free London Updates

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Get the Anglotopia/Londontopia App

Our Advertisers

If you are a mobile gamer, you may want to take a look at UK’s new mobile casinos and slots reviewed by NewCasinoUK.

Join the London Forum

  • Mudlarking
  • MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN LONDON
  • What's Your Favorite Place in London?
  • Paddington Station

London Guide

  • Ten Cheap Things You Can Do in London on a Budget
  • Ten London Exhibitions to Look Forward to in 2023
  • London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission
  • Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
  • London Guide: Our Favorite Restaurants in London – London Restaurant Recommendations for Americans – What’s Your Favorite?

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Support Londontopia

Search our Extensive Archive

Top 10 London

  • Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London
  • London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
  • Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London
  • Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

Recent Posts

  • Poet Lemn Sissay ‘over the moon’ to receive Freedom of the City of London
  • English Heritage has unveiled six new blue plaques for London
  • National Portrait Gallery to reopen in June with two special exhibitions
  • Exploring The Cosmic House in London
  • Ten Social Media Accounts to Follow for Londonphiles
  • New Royal Academy Exhibition: Treasures from Spain and the Hispanic World
  • Pollock’s Toy Museum in London Has Closed Unexpectedly
  • The Fiver:  Five Live-Action Children’s Shows Set in London
  • In Pictures: Winter Lights festival returns to London for first time since 2020
  • Tube and London bus fares to rise by nearly 6% from March

Best Posts on Londontopia

  • 101 London Travel Tips
  • Top 100 London Attractions
  • How to Find the Cheapest Airfares to London
  • 10 Things NOT to do in London
  • Best London Guidebooks
  • 101 Free Things to do in London
  • London Lingo – A London Word Dictionary
  • Top 7 Tips for Doing London on the Cheap
  • Top 11 Myths American Believe about London
  • Guide to Eating in London
  • Best Times of Year to Travel to London
  • London Packing Tips
  • Top 11 Movies Set in London
  • Top Attractions off the Tourist Track
  • Top 5 Most Amazing London Hotels
  • Top 10 Hostels in London
  • Best Views in London Restuarants
  • London Taxi Ettiquette
  • Top 12 London Views
  • Great Fire of London
  • A Guide to Five of London’s Bridges
  • 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
  • Top 100 British Slang Words

London Places to Explore

Bloomsbury Buckingham Palace Canary Wharf City of London Covent Garden Cutty Sark Greenwich Hampstead Hampton Court Palace Heathrow Houses of Parliament Hyde Park Imperial War Museum Islington Kensington Kensington Palace Leicester Square London London Eye London Transport Museum Museum of London National Gallery Notting Hill Piccadilly Circus Putney Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Regent's Street Royal Academy Selfridges Somerset House Southbank Southwark St Pancras St Paul's Cathedral Tate Britain Tate Modern The City Tower Bridge Tower of London Trafalgar Square V&A Wandsworth West End Westminster Westminster Abbey

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Recent Videos

Walk Around London Virtually Right Now – Watched Walker is the YouTube Channel We All Need Right Now

Jason Hawkes Shares a Beautiful Video of London From Above That We All Need Right now

London Tube: You’ve Got to Watch This Amazing Mesmerizing Animation That Shows the Real Geography of the London Underground

Video: The Basics of Crossrail – London’s New Underground Line

London History: The Place Where Old London Double Decker Buses Went to Die

London Video: A Look at the Great Smog of London

Tube and London bus fares to rise by nearly 6% from March

What is Crossrail 2 and What is Its Current Status?

London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

London Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

Elizabeth line fully opens and offers more direct journeys

Tube poet encourages writers to ‘bring who they are to the field’

Footer

About Londontopia

Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!

When We’re in London Next

We don’t currently have any travel plans to London but hope to visit at some point in 2021.

  • SEO Backlinks
  • Travel Blog

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Copyright © 2023 Anglotopia, LLC · Website Developed by Anglotopia, LLC · Log in