Tilbury Fort Castles
The artillery fort at Tilbury protected London until the dawn of the 20th century. Henry VIII built the first fort and, nearby, Elizabeth I rallied her army waiting for the Armada.
The present fort, the most complete example of its type in England, was begun in 1672 under Charles II. It supported powerful artillery to stop warships, a garrison to repel a land attack, and two magazines that stored vast quantities of gunpowder. New for 2005 - There will be a new audio tour which will include Elizabeth I's Armada speech and a description of life at the fort by Nathan Makepeace, the Fort's Master Gunner.
Access to buildings: Via level cobbled surface, tarmac and gravel paths, and smooth grass. Level access to magazines, fort square and some underground workings. Seats available.
Exhibition: Level access.
Attraction Details
For enquiries about Tilbury Fort, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressNo2 Office BLock, The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NR
Opening times10am - 6pm Apr-Sep
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Tilbury Fort
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The Clarendon Royal Hotel
Offering a restaurant and free WiFi access, The Clarendon Royal Hotel is located in the town of Gravesend, on the south bank of the River Thames. The hotel is just 13 minutes drive from Bluewater, the popular shopping centre..
Overcliffe Hotel
The privately-owned Overcliffe Hotel is just 2 miles from the Eurostar terminal at Ebbsfleet International Station and a 5-minute drive from Bluewater Shopping Centre. This country house hotel has free Wi-Fi and free parking..
Shamrock Guest House
Situated on the south bank of the Thames, The Shamrock Guest House offers affordable accommodation midway between London and Dover. Bluewater Shopping Centre is just 6 miles away. Rooms at The Shamrock all have TVs and tea/coffee facilities.
Old Prince of Orange
Featuring free WiFi and a childrens playground, Old Prince of Orange offers pet-friendly accommodation in Gravesend. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Premier Inn Gravesend Central
One mile (1.6 km) from the A2 and less than a mile from Gravesend Railway Station and the town centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking..
Jessamine House
Situated in Gravesend, the Jessamine House has easy access to the A2 and M25 motorway. With free Wi-Fi and free private parking, this Victorian house is just over 1 mile from Ebbsfleet International Railway Station..
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