Tilbury
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Port town in Essex, England
Tilbury is a port town on the north bank of the Thames in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. The town was established as separate settlement near East and West Tilbury and Tilbury Fort in the late 19th century, on land that was mainly part of the parish of Chadwell St Mary. The Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry was an ancient and important crossing point. Tilbury is part of the Port of London with a major deep-water port which contributes to the local economy. It lies 24 miles (39 km) east of central London and adjoins the town of Grays. It is the southernmost point in Essex. At the 2021 census the Tilbury built up area had a population of 14,185.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,450
- Coordinates
- 51.462, 0.359
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Tilbury
Set in England, United Kingdom, Tilbury is a low-key town. About 12,450 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Tilbury
Culture in Tilbury
(1)Looking for culture? Tilbury has Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tilbury's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Tilbury are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching England. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Tilbury that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tilbury known for?
- Tilbury, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 12,450 residents.
- What can you do in Tilbury?
- Recorded activities in Tilbury include Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Tilbury located?
- Tilbury is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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