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The 6 Best Things to do in Tilbury, England
Discover the best top things to do in Tilbury, United Kingdom including Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury Fort, Amazon Fulfilment Centre Tours LCY2, Our Lady Star of the Sea R C Church, St John C Of E Church, Kaz African Foods.
1. Coalhouse Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Cheekycockney190757 - Basildon, United Kingdom
Visited on Wednesday 24th February 2021 Coalhouse Fort. First, visit for me and my son. The actual fort was closed due to Covid related lockdowns but we had an enjoyable visit all the same. The car park was free for a start and there was clear signage regarding how to navigate the site. The fort itself is surrounded by a recreational field inc picnic tables and a playground on one side and the larger of 2 moats on the other. Though closed there is a shop/information centre outside and public toilets which were open. There are x2 5-inch gun barrels accessible outside the fort entrance which signage indicates were removed from the mighty HMS Hood. We walked from the said entrance towards London/Tilbury along the well-defined path and came to the disguised radar station which is circa 200 metres from the Fort. This radar station dates from WW2 and was disguised as a water tower. There was another informative sign detailing this history as well as details of the first historic use and the remnants which can be seen and accessed in terms of gun positions and 2 levels of moat. We came across volunteers cleaning one of the benches which it appears the friends of the fort has funded along with the many signs, and a steering job they are doing even during this period. You could walk down to Tilbury using the public footpath or towards the Thames Chase Nature reserve going the other way but we limited ourselves to a walk around the perimeter which afforded great views of the estuary, fort exterior, moat and external gun positions. We finished our walk and noted this is a site we would want to return to in future to see inside but even with this limited access this is still a fascinating site to visit and enjoy. The site has different gun positions/fortifications from different periods of use. It appears you could walk on the footpaths towards Tilbury Fort.
2. Tilbury Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 266 reviews
Tilbury Fort is possibly the finest example of a bastioned 17th Century artillery fortress in the Britsh Isles. Today visitors can visit the original Guardhouse, Chapel and Gatehouse buildings as well as the huge eighteenth century gunpowder magazines. You can also explore the Victorian underground magazine passages and imagine what life was like for a gunner in the late nineteenth century. There is a free audio guide, museum, exhibition and gift shop. Hot drinks and a range of light refreshments are available in the shop. There is an indoor seating area in the old Guardhouse and picnic tables and benches outside.
Reviewed By davidpE7701WT
This was our first experiance of visiting an EH property with Covid restrictions in place. You need to book a date and time online. The day prior to our visit we booked for 13:00hrs and the website showed limited availability, however on the day a family arrived just after us and booked a slot there and then. Car parking is directly outside the fort. There is a small shop but no cafe. There was plenty of space for everybody, many families were enjoying picnics. Its agreat place for the jkids to run around, and they can play on the guns. Some of the buildings which would normaly be accessable have been closed off as social distancing isnt an option. Overall an enjoable visit but I do wish EH would get the bridges repaired, so you can appreciate the fort from tandward side.
3. Amazon Fulfilment Centre Tours LCY2
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Ever wondered what happens when you shop on Amazon? Tour our Tilbury fulfilment centre for a behind-the-scenes look at how we deliver for our customers. Book for yourself or for groups of up to 10 people (over 6 years of age, please).
4. Our Lady Star of the Sea R C Church
5. St John C Of E Church
6. Kaz African Foods
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