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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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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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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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Around
The East Tilbury Area
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coast to Canvey Island and Southend |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Gravesend (3.00 miles) Grays (4.72 miles) Cobham (5.39 miles) Rochester (6.40 miles) Chatham (7.09 miles) Canvey Island (7.33 miles) Basildon (7.95 miles) Dartford (9.33 miles) Billericay (11.06 miles) Eynsford (11.63 miles) Brentwood (12.01 miles) |
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