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West Thurrock

West Thurrock is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom of about 7,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit: 87 parks, 60 churches and 48 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St Clement's, West Thurrock, Stone Ness Lighthouse and Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.

51.4783° N, 0.2767° EPop. 7,795

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Within 30 km148 places
Within 50 km288
Must-see288
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Thurrock

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Thurrock
  2. Saint Paulinuschurch · 30 min
  3. Rainham Marshes Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. St Giles and All Saints, Orsettchurch · 30 min
  5. St Mary's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Tilbury Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in West Thurrock
Today’s loopWest ThurrockStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Thurrock?

St Clement's, West Thurrock (church, about 2 km), Stone Ness Lighthouse (heritage site, about 2 km), Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 8 km), Tilbury Fort (fort, about 9 km), St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (church, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Thurrock?

288 places on Spotwander: 87 parks, 60 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to West Thurrock?

Dartford Heath, about 10 km by road; Hornchurch Country Park (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Thurrock?

St Clement's, West Thurrock, about 2 km by road; St Mary's Church (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Thurrock?

Start in West Thurrock, visit Saint Paulinus, then Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, then St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, then St Mary's Church, then Tilbury Fort, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.