Area 21.78 sq mi | Region London Mayor Cllr Ashley Kissin | |
The London Borough of Redbridge ( ) is a London borough in north-east London, England. It is known for its award winning parks and open spaces, excellent transport links, thriving shopping areas and high-performing schools. The borough is known as the leafy suburb with one quarter of the borough covered by forest and green, and three quarters of homes are owner-occupied.
Contents
- Map of London Borough of Redbridge
- Experience michelin tyres with london borough of redbridge
- Places of Interest
- Geography
- History
- References
Map of London Borough of Redbridge
Its administrative headquarters is at Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford. The local authority is Redbridge London Borough Council.
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Places of Interest
Redbridge is one of Londons greenest Boroughs, with more than 35 parks, playgrounds and open spaces to enjoy. These include Hainault Forest Country Park, with 300 acres of countryside including adventure play areas, cafe and petting zoo. Roding Valley Park, a wildlife sanctuary with a wide range of flora and fauna and woodland areas to explore. Fairlop Waters Country Park, which offers a huge range of activities both on and off the water. The award winning Valentines Park, situated next to the beautiful Valentines Mansion, ornamental gardens, bowling green and outdoor gym among other attractions. Claybury Woods and Park, a conservation area that features and ancient area of oak and hornbeam woodland, meadows and wildlife ponds.
Six parks have attained the prestigious Green Flag Award.
For more information, see Redbridge parks and open spaces
Geography
History
The borough was formed in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 as a merger of the former area of:
All of which had been transferred from Essex to Greater London by the Act.