Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Ilford

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Ilford

The British Museum
The British Museum
4.7 (111254 ratings)4.5 (66517 ratings)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Great Court at the British Museum in London|© David Coleman / Alamy Stock Photo. The world’s first national public museum, which has always been free to all “studious and curious persons”, opened its doors in 1753. The impressive Greek Revivalist building, with its imposing colonnades, is a teaser to the 8 million wondrous objects contained within."
Mentioned by The Nudge London
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"One of the world’s oldest museums of history and culture, grown from the collection of one man who was interested in everything. Exhibitions include abstractions like life and death and showcases of Ancient Iran, the prehistory of Europe, the Middle East, the Rosetta Stone, Lindow Man, the Lewis Chessmen and the Sutton Hoo ship burial."
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
4.7 (40404 ratings)4.5 (28705 ratings)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by mummytravels
Top tips for London museums with toddlers and kids
"The world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design is not the most obviously family-friendly of the South Kensington museums, but there’s a lot more to the Victoria & Albert museum for kids than you might expect. Better with older preschoolers than toddlers, there are various children’s activity packs, including the Agent Animal backpack with coloured blocks which make a noise to entertain as you follow the animal-themed trail. As you might expect from a museum focused on ‘decorative and applied arts’, there are plenty of creative activities as well – the chance to draw and let imaginations be inspired by the exhibits as well as opportunities to dress up."
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"The Victoria and Albert Museum (aka the V&A) is part of a South Kensington-based group of museums that includes the Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Founded in 1852, the V&A covers close to 13 acres and contains 145 galleries spanning some 5,000 years of art and related artifacts. Exhibits include ceramics and glass, textiles and costumes, silver and jewelry, ironwork, sculpture, prints, and photos, and are conveniently arranged into four main categories: Asia; Furniture, Textiles, and Fashion; Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics, and Glass; and Word and Image."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Arguably the world's best decorative arts museum, the V&A, as it's generally known, has been open since 1852 and contains an incredible 4.5 million items. The first floor focuses on Asian (Japanese swords, ancient Chinese ceramics) and some European art, including plaster casts made from Michelangelo's David (note the fig leaf created in the 19th century to protect the sensibilities of Victorian visitors). The Ardabil Carpet in the Middle East-focused Jameel Gallery is the world's oldest, dating from Iran in the 1500s."
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
4.5 (56040 ratings)4 (9356 ratings)
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
Bankside, London, SE1 9TG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Vida
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"Art soothes the soul and London has the luxury of accommodating some exceptional exhibitions. However, aside from ever-changing exhibitions from the likes of Louise Bourgeois, Sarah Lucas and Ai Weiwei, Tate Modern harbours another breathtaking element – the viewing level. The 360ᵒ views across central London coupled with stunning exhibitions makes the Tate Modern one of my favourite romantic places in London."
Mentioned by Visit London
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"Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern.Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art has a unique design due to the building's previous life as a power station. Inside, you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin and restaurants offering fabulous views across the city."
Mentioned by London 5 days itinerary
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"The Tate Modern is free to enter and is home to an extensive collection of modern art dating from the 1900s to present day. Quick Tip: The restaurant at the Tate Modern offers a beautiful view of London. The museum is also open later on Fridays and Saturdays."
The National Gallery
The National Gallery
4.7 (37144 ratings)4.5 (36378 ratings)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by London City Calling
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"The National Gallery is one of the UK’s most important art museums which contains over 2,300 works dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. With many famous works by artists including Michelangelo, Velázquez, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh and others housed inside a Grade I listed Neoclassical building on the northern edge of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is certainly one of the most impressive free galleries London has to offer. Nearest tube station: Charing Cross."
Mentioned by city-walks.info
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"The National Gallery is an art museum with a worldwide known collection of classical paintings. One of the most famous works is certainly the -Sunflowers- by Vincent van Gogh. Read which is the most well-liked British painting, where it is located and which other art works are definitely worth seeing ...Images, Info & Tips"
Tate Britain
Tate Britain
4.6 (13672 ratings)4.5 (3541 ratings)
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.
Millbank, Westminster, London, SW1P 4RG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by CN Traveller
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"The Tate Modern’s older sister focuses on British art and holds pieces from heavyweights including Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon and William Hogarth within its imposing Pimlico building. The museum hosts regular Lates, which fall on the last Friday of the month and have a different theme each time: LGBTQ art, perhaps, or creative learning, with licensed bars in the galleries and a live DJ. Address: Tate Britain, Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4RGTelephone: +44 20 7887 8888Website:tate.org.ukEntry fee: admission is free, exhibitions cost extra"
Mentioned by London x London
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"Located in Millbank, The Tate Britain is another of the best free museums in London. The Tate Modern might be the cool new kid on the block, but personally I prefer its more austere sister museum further downriver, the Tate Britain. The museum opened in 1897 and has been welcoming visitors to admire a huge collection of British art from the Tudor times onwards since."
Japan House London
Japan House London
4.5 (863 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Japanese cultural center with exhibits on art & design, plus a homewares store & restaurant.
101-111 Kensington High St, London, W8 5SA, United Kingdom
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House of Dreams Museum
House of Dreams Museum
4.6 (44 ratings)5 (8 ratings)
Home & gallery of abstract artist Stephen Wright, packed with eclectic objects, dolls & murals.
45 Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8RG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The House of Dreams Museum is the vision of London art director Steven Wright, who has lived in the East Dulwich home since 1982. He began to turn it into a museum in the late 90s. It serves as a shrine to his dead parents and partner."
UCL Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
UCL Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
4.6 (183 ratings)4.5 (206 ratings)
A collection of treasures in Victorian glass cabinets, from jewellery to pots and ancient clothing.
Malet Pl, London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
4.4 (46 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Charity showcasing works by artists of European Jewish descent, including Epstein and Auerbach.
108A Boundary Rd, London, NW8 0RH, United Kingdom
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Bankside Gallery
Bankside Gallery
4.4 (165 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings)
Charity-based art showcase on the Thames Path selling watercolour paintings and print artworks.
48 Hopton St, London, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Bankside Gallery in London was opened in 1980 by Her Majesty, the Queen. The public gallery, located near the Thames, houses the Royal Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. The gallery displays rotating exhibits focused on modern watercolours and prints."

Popular Gardens in Ilford

Culpeper Community Garden
Culpeper Community Garden
4.6 (306 ratings)
Peaceful, landscaped public park featuring a pond, a leafy arbor walk & community garden plots.
1 Cloudesley Rd, London, N1 0EJ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Secret London
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"A peaceful oasis amongst the buzz and bustle of the city, the Culpeper Community Garden is managed by and for the local people. It’s open seven days a week and is just a short walk from Angel station. COVID-19 UPDATE: Culpeper Community Garden is currently closed to the public."
The Rock Garden
The Rock Garden
4.6 (7 ratings)
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3DU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Piccolo Explorer
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"The Rock Garden at Kew Gardens is over an acre in size and is located between the Princess of Wales’s Conservatory and the entrance to the Kitchen Garden. Originally constructed in 1882, this spectacular garden transports you to life in the mountains, with cascading waterfalls, an Alpine House landscape and wild-collected plants displayed from six mountainous regions. Each mountainous region is allocated its own area in the Rock Garden: the European Alps and Pyrenees; the Central Asian steppe and Himalayan mountain streams and meadows; the North American high alpine, prairies and bogs; the Windswept Patagonia; the Mediterranean scrub and South African bergs and kloofs; and the southern Alps of Victoria, Australia and the peaks of New Zealand."
The Crown
The Crown
4 (408 ratings)
Pub fare & Sunday roasts offered in a warm, well-appointed environment with outdoor seating.
144 to 146 Hatfield Rd, St Albans, AL1 4JA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Little Ankle Biters Herts
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"The new layout offers a wonderful indoor and outdoor experience for all the family. This pub and restaurant just outside Stevenage offers a great choice of food. A beautiful garden backing onto horse fields with a children’s play area and patio seating for over 50 people."

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Ilford

Leroy
Leroy
4.5 (289 ratings)
Relaxed, intimate setting for simple, modern bistro fare, cheese & charcuterie with wine pairings.
18 Phipp St, London, EC2A 4NU, United Kingdom
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Lima
Lima
4.4 (713 ratings)
Contemporary Peruvian cuisine showcased in a compact, space with beige banquettes and a skylight.
31 Rathbone Pl, London, W1T 1JH, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Not only is Lima Michelin-starred, but it also boasts sleek interiors and contemporary furnishings to revel in while feasting on authentic Peruvian plates. To top it off, their cocktails are absolutely sublime, served from the stylish underground bar."
The French House
The French House
4.5 (1090 ratings)
Compact bar hung with photos, where literary crowd prefer wine to beer and embrace the no-tech rule.
49 Dean St, London, W1D 5BG, United Kingdom
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Best Family Restaurants in Ilford

Bacco Ristorante Italiano
Bacco Ristorante Italiano
4.3 (172 ratings)
Stylish venue with regional Italian wines and seasonal cuisine, plus pre- and post-theatre menus.
39-41 Kew Rd, London, TW9 2NQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Time Out London
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"A family favourite for hordes of Richmond locals, this neighbourhood Italian (family-run, of course) has been doing its thing on Kew Road for more than a decade. It may be dressed up in fashionable contemporary garb, but this is a diehard trattoria at heart and the food presses all those familiar comfort buttons – arancini balls, homemade pasta, saltimbocca, calf’s liver, tiramisu. The decked forecourt gets rammed in summer."
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"This genuinely friendly family-run Italian is popular with locals and visitors alike on account of its authentic food and charming service. Bacco may have all the visual trappings of a contemporary Italian restaurant, but at its heart is an old-fashioned trattoria so diners can expect classic pastas and simple antipasti as well as more expensive dishes come evening. It’s also handy for theatre-goers."
Mentioned by Gastroranking
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"05/06/2021: We visited one evening as a pre-booked table for 4. The menu was nice but disappointingly two out of the four staters we order had been taken off the menu as they had run out of ingredients. The food was good, but not exceptional and the service pleasant but hit and miss, slow and some of the drinks we ordered etc did not turn up until we chased them."
Masala Zone Bayswater
Masala Zone Bayswater
4.2 (986 ratings)
Curries, thalis and sweet snacks in colourful chain Indian decorated with tribal, pop and folk art.
75 Bishop's Bridge Rd, London, W2 6BG, United Kingdom
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Masala Zone Earls Court
Masala Zone Earls Court
4.1 (1025 ratings)
Curries, thalis and sweet snacks in colourful chain Indian decorated with tribal, pop and folk art.
147 Earls Ct Rd, London, SW5 9RQ, United Kingdom
Indian restaurantFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantHalal restaurantDelivery RestaurantBrasserieSouth Asian restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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