Down by the river in Essex
Lying on the north bank of the River Thames Near the Dartford Crossing, Grays is the largest town in Thurrock, with a bustling riverfront and stretches of green space. Being close to the M25, you've got great access to the Greater London area, and you can be in the centre of the capital within 40 minutes by train.
Kids' fun on Grays Beach
This riverside park is one of the most popular places in Thurrock. Little ones can mess around in the sand pit and galleon play area, while older kids can tackle the skate ramp and play basketball. Grays Beach is also the site of local landmark The Gull, a dilapidated old lightship built in 1860 that has been moored on the foreshore for decades.
World-class shopping facilities
With over 250 stores including high-street favourites Debenhams, Primark and Apple, Nearby Lakeside Shopping Centre is a bargain hunter's paradise. It's also got plenty of restaurants to choose from if you fancy a bite to eat to take the weight off your feet after a busy day of shopping. Also close by, just over the Dartford Crossing, is the Bluewater Shopping Centre, home to the likes of John Lewis, Levi's, The White Company, Lego and more. Looking for accommodation in Grays? Travelodge Thurrock Lakeside Hotel is less than 2 miles away, perfect for the shopping centre. Travelodge Thurrock M25 Hotel is just off the motorway.