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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Tilbury
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Tilbury
Tilbury works well as a base: 5 minutes from Swanscombe, 30km from Leeds Castle.
Tilbury is in England, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Swanscombe, about 4 km away.
Tilbury (or Tilbury Town) is a port town on the north bank of the Thames in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. The town was established as separate settlement near East and West Tilbury and Tilbury Fort in the late 19th century, on land that was mainly part of the parish of Chadwell St Mary. TheRead more
Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry was an ancient and important crossing point. Tilbury is part of the Port of London with a major deep-water port which contributes to the local economy. It lies 24 miles (39 km) east of central London and adjoins the town of Grays. It is the southernmost point in Essex. At the 2021 census the Tilbury built up area had a population of 14,185.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tilbury?
Within an hour or so of Tilbury: Brands Hatch Circuit (13 km), Johnsons Cafe (17 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (29 km), Leeds Castle (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Tilbury?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Tilbury?
Tilbury is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Swanscombe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,185
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4625, 0.3586
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Tilbury
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Crystal Palace Circuit
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Tilbury
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 30 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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