Ilford Park Polish Home

Ilford Park Polish Home is a residential care facility in Stover that provides accommodation for individuals requiring different levels of support. The complex features separate sections for residential care, nursing care, and independent living arranged across multiple buildings.

The home was established in 1948 at Stover Camp as a refuge for Polish veterans following the Second World War. It underwent major reconstruction in 1987 and reopened in 1992 to better serve the settled Polish community.

The home maintains Polish language and cultural elements through bilingual staff and traditional touches that feel familiar to residents. Visitors can sense a living connection to Poland woven into daily life and interactions.

The facility is a specialized care home managed by the British government that provides medical support for residents with varying care needs. Visitors should be aware that access and visiting are regulated as it is a private care establishment.

This is one of the last remaining operational facilities from a network of about 45 camps established after the Second World War for displaced Polish people. The site therefore documents an important chapter of British post-war history and Polish diaspora.

GPS coordinates: 50.55861,-3.65306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04