Grays, town in Essex, England
Grays is a town in Essex located on the banks of the Thames. It spreads along the river with a mix of older commercial areas and residential developments.
Grays began as a market town and grew into a port settlement during the 1800s along the Thames. Its expansion was tied to industrial growth and river commerce.
The town is best explored on foot, with the town center offering shops and services spread throughout. There are good rail connections for traveling further, and the riverside paths along the Thames are pleasant for walking.
Location: Thurrock
Shares border with: South Ockendon
GPS coordinates: 51.47240,0.32470
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:05
Ingress Abbey
3.4 km
State Cinema
605 m
St Clement's Church
2.2 km
Chafford Gorges Nature Park
2.5 km
Hangman's Wood
2.5 km
The Dell
1.4 km
Church of St Mary
3.3 km
Baker's Hole
3.2 km
Globe Pit
1.2 km
Grays Thurrock Chalk Pit
1.6 km
Lion Pit
1.9 km
West Thurrock Lagoon and Marshes
3.1 km
White Hart
234 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul
393 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin
3.1 km
Parish Church of St Botolph
3.3 km
Church of All Saints
2.7 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
1.1 km
Wharf Public House
738 m
Bevan's War Memorial In Northfleet Cement Works
2.7 km
Stoneness Light
3.3 km
Thameside Centre
754 m
Europa Hotel
3.2 km
All Saints' Church
2.3 km
Grays War Memorial
667 m
Northfleet Lower Lighthouse
2.8 km
Tilbury War Memorial
3 km
Milestone, London Road, W of jct with Galley Hill Road and High Street, E of Car showrooms
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