Viewpoints · East of England
River Thames Viewpoint
In or near Swanscombe.
River Thames Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
River Thames Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4517°, 0.3740°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Tilbury Fort is a well-preserved example of 17th-century military architecture, originally built to protect the Thames from enemy ships. Visitors can explore the fort's historical exhibitions, including its role in London's defense and the Victorian magazine tunnels, as well as enjoy views of the Thames from the ramparts.
Place summary
The River Thames Viewpoint is a designated viewpoint located in London, within the unparished area of Thurrock. It offers a vantage point for observing the River Thames, a significant waterway in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4517, 0.3740
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM18 7NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Wed - Sun, 10am-5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8892523303 (ODbL)
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- Where is River Thames Viewpoint?
- River Thames Viewpoint is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM18 7NR), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is River Thames Viewpoint?
- River Thames Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Thames Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM18 7NR.
- Is River Thames Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, River Thames Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to River Thames Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM18 7NR.