Thurrock is a Area in the county of Essex.
Thurrock is a borough in Essex, England. It is located on the north bank of the Thames Estuary, and covers an area of 33 square miles.
Thurrock has a rich history, dating back to Roman times. The borough was once known as ‘the place where ships are built’, and was home to a number of shipyards during the 19th century. Thurrock is now a major commercial and industrial center, with a strong focus on logistics and transport.
Thurrock postcode: RM20 3
There are great places to visit near Thurrock including some great towns, castles, woodlands, airports, historic buildings, cities, villages, country parks, shopping centres, parks and nature reserves.
There are a number of towns near Thurrock including Colchester, Epping, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, Saffron Walden, Braintree, and Basildon.
The area close to Thurrock boasts some of the best castles including Colchester Castle.
Epping Forest, and Bedfords Park are some of Thurrock best woodlands to visit near Thurrock.
London Southend Airport, and London Stansted Airport are great places to visit near Thurrock if you like airports.
Thurrock's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Audley End House and Gardens, and Chelmsford Cathedral.
Chelmsford is a great place to visit close to Thurrock if you like cities.
Places near Thurrock feature a number of interesting villages including Hatfield Peverel.
Country Parks to visit near Thurrock include Thorndon Country Park.
The area around Thurrock's best shopping centres can be found at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
There are a several good parks in the area around Thurrock like Bedfords Park.
The area close to Thurrock boasts some of the best nature reserves including Bedfords Park.
Thurrock History
There are some historic monuments around Thurrock:
