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.
Thurrock has some unmissable towns nearby like Colchester, Epping, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, Saffron Walden, Braintree, and Basildon.
Places near Thurrock feature a number of interesting castles including Colchester Castle.
Epping Forest, and Bedfords Park are some of Thurrock best woodlands to visit near Thurrock.
Airports to visit near Thurrock include London Southend Airport, and London Stansted Airport.
Thurrock's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Audley End House and Gardens, and Chelmsford Cathedral.
Don't miss Chelmsford's cities if visiting the area around Thurrock.
The area around Thurrock's best villages can be found at Hatfield Peverel.
Country Parks to visit near Thurrock include Thorndon Country Park.
Lakeside Shopping Centre is a great place to visit close to Thurrock if you like shopping centres.
Don't miss Bedfords Park's parks if visiting the area around Thurrock.
The area around Thurrock's best nature reserves can be found at Bedfords Park.
Thurrock History
There are some historic monuments around Thurrock:
