Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Grays

Grays is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 89,755 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 90 parks, 59 churches, 49 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are St Clement's, West Thurrock (3 km), St Mary's Church (4 km) and Stone Ness Lighthouse (4 km).

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Grays, Greater London
Grays, Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grays at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 89,755
Coordinates
51.4757° N, 0.3252° E
Places within 50 km
289 (289 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Grays

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grays: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Grays

90 parks within 100 km of Grays. The closest is Horndon (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Grays

59 churches within 100 km of Grays. The closest is St Clement's, West Thurrock (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grays

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grays. The closest is Stone Ness Lighthouse (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grays

30 museums within 100 km of Grays. The closest is Upminster Tithe Barn (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grays

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grays. The closest is Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Grays

14 treks within 100 km of Grays. The closest is The Ridgeway (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Grays

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grays
  2. 3 km St Clement's, West Thurrock · church, Greater London
  3. 2 km Stone Ness Lighthouse · heritage site, Greater London
  4. 8 km Tilbury Fort · fort, Greater London
  5. 4 km St Mary's Church · church, Greater London
  6. 4 km St Giles and All Saints, Orsett · church, Greater London
  7. 6 km Back to Grays

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How to reach Grays

    All places near Grays by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grays by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks9090Horndon (9 km)
    Churches5959St Clement's, West Thurrock (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4949Stone Ness Lighthouse (4 km)
    Museums3030Upminster Tithe Barn (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Treks1414The Ridgeway (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1111Nasir Mosque (23 km)
    Temples55Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Blue Bell Hill (25 km)
    Beaches & coast22Egypt Bay Beach (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22London Buddhist Centre (33 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (25 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (29 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (31 km)

    Grays: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grays?

    St Clement's, West Thurrock (church, about 3 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 4 km), Stone Ness Lighthouse (heritage site, about 4 km), Tilbury Fort (fort, about 5 km), St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (church, about 6 km), New Tavern Fort (fort, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grays?

    289 places on Spotwander: 90 parks, 59 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Grays?

    Horndon, about 9 km by road; Grove House Wood (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grays?

    St Clement's, West Thurrock, about 3 km by road; St Mary's Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grays?

    Stone Ness Lighthouse, about 4 km by road; Tilbury Fort (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grays?

    Start in Grays, visit St Clement's, West Thurrock, then Stone Ness Lighthouse, then Tilbury Fort, then St Mary's Church, then St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grays?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Grays

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grays’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grays on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.