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Grays,
next to the Thames near the Dartford crossing, and close to
London and the M25.
Most people
come near here to shop at Lakeside, a very large shopping
centre with a retail park. As well as the shops it also has
cinema's and other entertainment's.
Nearby
Tilbury and Purfleet are based on sea transport using the
River Thames.
It was
at West Tilbury that Queen Elizabeth 1st made her famous speech
to her troops as the Spanish Armada sailed up the English
Channel in 1588 . "I know I have the body but of a weak
and feeble woman: but I have the heart and stomach of a king,
and a king of England too."
The Queen
Elizabeth II Bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in Europe,
across the Thames is nearby.
Quite
a lot to see and do in this area bordering the River Thames,
including Purfleet, featured in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
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What
To See -
Grays Tourist Attractions
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 Thurrock
Museum, Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5DX,
extensive galleries on the archaeology, social and industrial
heritage of the area, including items on the River Thames. Organizes
walking tours of the borough in the summer. Open: Tue, Thur,
Sat 09:00-19:00. Mon, Wed Fri 09:00-17:00 Closed Sun and Bank
Holidays Tel 01375 382555 |
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Grays
Beach Riverside Park, Thames Road, Grays, riverside park
with a large play area with Britain's biggest play galleon plus
18 hole adventure golf course, a children's driving school,
skittles, hose hockey, air maze, etc.Cafe. Tel. 01375-386759
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Shopping Centre, 300 shops, a food court and cinema,
Junction 30 and 31 off the M25 will get you there. Tel 01708
869933. Lakeside Retail Park next door has stores, restaurants,
cinema, a leisure bingo complex and a watersports centre at
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| Purfleet
Heritage and Military Centre, Purfleet, displays of memorabilia
in the No 5 Gunpowder Magazine which was built in the 1770's
Events and exhibitions are held .Tel 01708 866764 / 523409 |
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| Grangewaters
Country Park, Bucklers Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6RS
An Outdoor Education Centre, offering watersports,and activities
such as orienteering, off road biking and archery. Open: 10:00-Dusk
Tel: 01708 855228/856422. |
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Hall Museum, Walton Hall Road, Linford, Stanford le Hope,
SS17 0RN, off A13 east from Grays. Fun for children,with a Victorian
Village Bakery, Saddlemakers workshop, Victorian nursery, Motor
Roller Collection. Collection of historic farm machinery, animals.
Play area & picnic area. Tel. 01375 671874 |
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| Belhus
Woods Country Park, Romford Lodge, Romford Road, Aveley,
RM15 4XJ, set in 250 acres with woodland, two lakes, and the
remains of a "Capability" Brown designed pond. Visitors' centre.
Open: Daily 08:00-Dusk Tel: 01708 865628. |
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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
To Stay in Grays
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Around
The Grays Area
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Fort at East Tilbury |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Gravesend (3.22 miles) East Tilbury (4.72 miles) Dartford (5.05 miles) Cobham (6.82 miles) Eynsford (8.97 miles) Basildon (9.87 miles) Brentwood (9.99 miles) Rochester (10.13 miles) Chatham (10.93 miles) Billericay (11.07 miles) Canvey Island (11.35 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
Motorway
Services (Lower Level)
M25 Thurrock, Grays
RM16 3BG
Tel: 01708 863733 or 01708 862418 |
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