Where is Marine Sand Unloading Pier?

Marine Sand Unloading Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM18 8QD), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.

How do I get to Marine Sand Unloading Pier?

The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM18 8QD.

Is Marine Sand Unloading Pier a protected site?

Yes — Marine Sand Unloading Pier is part of the South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Marine Sand Unloading Pier free to visit?

Yes, Marine Sand Unloading Pier is free to enter.

How do I get to Marine Sand Unloading Pier?

The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM18 8QD.

Piers · East of England

Marine Sand Unloading Pier

In or near Hoo St Werburgh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Marine Sand Unloading Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Aggregates jetty, Cliffe - geograph.org.uk - 6073122 — Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Best time of year: Summer
Nearest railway station: East Tilbury · 3.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Marine Sand Unloading Pier is a seaside pier on the coast of London — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the South Basildon and East Thurrock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area RM18.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Thames Estuary & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Marine Sand Unloading Pier is located in London, within the unparished area of Thurrock (postcode RM18). It is situated in a region designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the South Thames Estuary and Marshes, as well as the Mucking Flats and Marshes. Additionally, it holds RAMSAR status, recognising its importance as a wetland habitat.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.4645, 0.4547
District: Thurrock
Parish: Thurrock, unparished area
Postcode: RM18 8QD
Parliamentary constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock
Nearest railway station: East Tilbury — 3.7 km

Sources

osm: w82102700 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marine Sand Unloading Pier?: Marine Sand Unloading Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM18 8QD), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
What is Marine Sand Unloading Pier?: Marine Sand Unloading Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Marine Sand Unloading Pier?: The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM18 8QD.
Is Marine Sand Unloading Pier a protected site?: Yes — Marine Sand Unloading Pier is part of the South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mucking Flats and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Marine Sand Unloading Pier free to visit?: Yes, Marine Sand Unloading Pier is free to enter.
How do I get to Marine Sand Unloading Pier?: The nearest railway station is East Tilbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM18 8QD.