Thurrock in Essex

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

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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.

Towns to visit near Thurrock include Colchester, Epping, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, Saffron Walden, Braintree, and Basildon.

Don't miss Colchester Castle's castles if visiting the area around Thurrock.

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.

Audley End House and Gardens, and Chelmsford Cathedral are some of Thurrock best historic buildings to visit near Thurrock.

The area close to Thurrock boasts some of the best cities including Chelmsford.

Places near Thurrock feature a number of interesting villages including Hatfield Peverel.

The area around Thurrock boasts some of the best country parks including Thorndon Country Park, and Hainault Forest Country Park.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is one of Thurrock's best, nearby shopping centres to visit in Thurrock.

Bedfords Park is a great place to visit close to Thurrock if you like parks.

Don't miss Bedfords Park's nature reserves if visiting the area around Thurrock.

Thurrock History

There are some historic monuments around Thurrock:

Places to see near Thurrock

Lakes near Thurrock

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