Tilbury, Port town in Thurrock, England
Located on the north bank of the River Thames estuary, Tilbury extends over four miles of quays serving as a major container shipping center.
The construction of Tilbury Docks between 1884 and 1886 transformed this former farmland into a significant maritime transport hub for eastern England.
The 1948 arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury marked a pivotal moment in British immigration history, introducing Caribbean communities to the United Kingdom.
The riverside landing stage spans 348 meters in length, enabling large vessels to dock and transfer cargo regardless of tidal conditions.
Queen Elizabeth I delivered her famous speech to English troops at Tilbury in 1588 during preparations against the Spanish Armada invasion.
Location: Thurrock
GPS coordinates: 51.46060,0.35820
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
St George's Church, Gravesend
2 km
Tilbury Fort
1.4 km
New Tavern Fort
2.3 km
Gravesend town pier
1.9 km
Gravesend Blockhouse
2 km
Milton Chantry
2.3 km
Gravesend Town Hall
2.1 km
Statue of Elizabeth II
2 km
Crown & Thistle
2.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.1 km
World's End Inn
1.2 km
Statue of Princess Pocahontas in Churchyard of the Church of St George
2 km
Bevan's War Memorial In Northfleet Cement Works
2.1 km
Gravesend Library
2.2 km
The Three Daws Public House
1.9 km
St Andrew's Arts Centre
2 km
The New Inn
2.2 km
Rosherville Quay Walls, Steps, Drawdock And Wwii Mine Watching Post
1.7 km
1-9, Berkeley Crescent
2.3 km
Northfleet Lower Lighthouse
2 km
Terrace Tavern
2.2 km
47, The Terrace
2.2 km
Clock Tower
2.3 km
Tilbury War Memorial
460 m
Gravesend Railway Station (Downside)
2.2 km
New Tavern Fort, Gravesend, including Milton Chantry
2.3 km
Hm Customs And Immigration Office
2.2 km
Officers Barracks Tilbury Fort
1.5 kmReviews
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