Tilbury Fort
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Overview
View the finest example of 17th-century military engineering, a spectacular sight on the River Thames. View the World War I and II gun emplacements and even fire a real anti-aircraft gun.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year from 30 Mar (see website for opening times); Oct, Wed-Sun 10-5; Nov-29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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