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East Tilbury,
a small village near the north bank of the River Thames.
Whilst
Tilbury itself is a container port, the
area around it has strategic importance in the defence of
the Thames. As a result defensive military positions were
built in the area.
Tilbury
has a large power station, for tours and times Tel: 01375
852704
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| Location
Map of East Tilbury |
What
To See -
East Tilbury Tourist Attractions
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 Coalhouse
Fort, as seen in the BBC TV series Restoration, Princess
Margaret Road, East Tilbury, set in a park, a prime example
of Victorian military architecture. With its long history the
fort was used in WWII Open: Phone for opening times Tel: 01375
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| Tilbury
Fort, The Fort, Tilbury, RM18 7NR, 3 miles away, a 17th
century fort overlooking the Thames, features a firing 1943
anti-aircraft gun.. Shop. Open: Apr-Sept: Daily 10:00-18:00,
Oct: Daily 10:00-16:00. Nov-Mar: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00 Wed-
Sun. Closes Xmas/New Year Tel: 01375 858489
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Where
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Days Out in and around East Tilbury
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coast to Canvey Island and Southend |
Towns near East Tilbury To Visit - straight line distance:
Gravesend Tourist Information (3.00 miles) Grays Tourist Information (4.72 miles) Cobham Tourist Information (5.39 miles) Rochester Tourist Information (6.40 miles) |
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