Tilbury Cruise Port Information - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:43 AM

The Port of Tilbury is home to the London Cruise Terminal and is in the county of Essex on the north bank of the River Thames and just 7 miles from the M25 motorway.

Distances Tower Bridge 22 nautical miles Estuary (Sea Reach No. 1 Buoy) 21 nautical miles Sunk Pilot Station 57 nautical miles North East Split Pilot Station 49 nautical miles Heathrow Airport 43 miles (69 km) Gatwick Airport 43 miles (69 km) Stansted Airport 39 miles (62 km) London City Airport 20 miles (32 km)

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:44 AM

Passenger facilities..

1) Purpose-built terminal.

2) Comfortable passenger lounge.

3) Refreshments.

4) Currency exchange - provided by American Express:
www.americanexpress.co.uk.

5) Tourist information - see Thurrock Tourist Board for further details: www.thurrock.gov.uk/touristinfo

6) Separate facilities for passengers and baggage.

7) Industry approved security services.

8) Car and coach parking adjacent to terminal.

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:45 AM

Tilbury baggage hall

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:46 AM

Passenger Lounge

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:47 AM

Residensea's 'The World' at Tilbury

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:49 AM

The London Cruise Terminal is in an ideal location, close to the heart of the city. As London's only deep water purpose-built cruise facility, the London Cruise Terminal is perfect for either a tourist or turnaround destination. The Port of Tilbury is home to the London Cruise Terminal. Whether you are joining your ship here for the start of your holiday or if you are just passing through on a day trip, we aim to make your visit to

Hotel: Formule 1 Hotel

Address: Weston Avenue, West Thurrock Telephone: (01708) 891302 Website: www.hotelformule1.com Price Range: £22.95 - £26.95*
Continental Breakfast £2.50 per person Description: Double and single rooms with TV. Shared shower and WC in adjoining corridor.

Hotel: Plough House Motel

Address: Brentwood Road, Bulphan Telephone: (01375) 891592 Website: none Price Range: Single Rooms:
£35.00 - £40.00* (Mon to Thur)
£50.00* (Fri - Sun)
Double Rooms:
£40.00 - £60.00* (Mon to Thur)
£50.00* (Fri - Sun)

Description: Motel style accommodation with all modern conveniences set in landscaped grounds. Family rooms available.

Hotel: Ibis Hotel

Address: Weston Avenue, West Thurrock

Telephone: (01708) 686000 Fax: (01708) 680525 Website: www.ibishotel.com Price Range: £36.00 to £49.00* Description: Situated just minutes from Junction 30/31 of the M25 and Lakeside Shopping Centre. 102 double bedded rooms - all en-suite.

Hotel: Haywain Travel Inn

Address: High Road, Fobbing, Corringham

Telephone: (01268) 554500 Website: none Price Range: £42.95 - £44.95*
Family rooms available.

Description: Modern, conveniently located, budget hotel accommodation with pub and restaurant adjoining. 33 double bedded rooms, 27 family rooms and 27 twin rooms - all en-suite.
the terminal as pleasant as possible.

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:51 AM

Hotel: The Royal Hotel Travel Inn

Address: High Street, Purfleet

Telephone: (01708) 865432 Fax: (01708) 860852 Website: none Price Range: £42.95* Description: Whitbread establishment and part of the Travel Inn Group, Beefeater restaurant on site. Attractive riverside setting. Ground floor rooms available for wheelchair users.

Hotel: Langdon Hills Golf Course & Hotel

Address: Lower Dunton Road, Bulphan

Telephone: (01268) 548444 Fax: (01268) 490084 Website: none Price Range: £49.00 - £79.00*
Continental Breakfast £2.75 per person
English Breakfast £4.95 per person

Description: Located on over 190 acres of land incorporating 27 hole golf course. Quiet location but within 3 miles of A13 and 2 miles of A127. Children welcome. 21 twin bedded rooms, 4 double bedded rooms, 2 family rooms - all with en-suite facilities. Four poster bedrooms available.

Hotel: Orsett Hall Hotel

Address: Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett

Telephone: (01375) 891402 Fax: (01375) 891135 Website: www.orsetthallhotel.co.uk Price Range: £49.50 - £140.00* Description: A Grade II Listed building of historic interest set in 12 acres of Essex countryside. 12 acres of gardens for guests' use.
5 single bedded rooms,13 double bedded rooms, all en-suite. Family room (not en-suite)

Hotel: Chafford Hundred Travel Inn

Address: Fleming Road, Unicorn Estate, Chafford Hundred

Telephone: (01375) 481908 Fax: (01375) 481876 Website: www.travelinn.co.uk Price Range: £49.95 to £54.95*
Family Rooms available

Description: Located near to Lakeside Shopping Centre and M25/Dartford Crossing, 62 bedroom hotel with Brewsters restaurant next door. Children welcomed. 20 double bedded rooms, 10 twin bedded rooms, 29 family rooms - all with en-suite facilities.

Hotel: Hill House Hotel

Address: High Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill

Telephone: (01375) 642463 Website: none Price Range: £50.00 - £85.00*
Continental Breakfast - £4.50
English Breakfast £7.50

Description: A 500 year old Award winning coaching inn with 40 seater restaurant with full a la carte menu. Real ales available in bar. 12 double bedded rooms, 1 family room and 3 twin bedded rooms - all with en-suite facilities.

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:51 AM

The London Cruise Terminal is in the county of Essex on the north bank of the River Thames and just 7 miles from the M25 motorway.

Arrival by car:

From the West
Leave the M25 at Junction 30 and follow the A13 eastbound (Tilbury and Southend). Take the A1089 (third exit off A13) which is dual carriageway, to the “ASDA” roundabout. The second exit off the roundabout takes you over the railway – the entrance to the Port of Tilbury can be seen on the right hand side. Continue past the port entrance, over the first mini roundabout and turn right at the second mini roundabout. (The London Cruise Terminal will be seen immediately in front of you at this point.) Immediately off the roundabout bear sharp left into the car park.

From the East
Follow the A13 towards the M25 and leave at the A1089 exit. Continue as above.

Location of major routes near the Port of Tilbury

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Arrival by train:

If you are arriving by train, the nearest station is Tilbury Town which is on the main London Fenchurch to Southend line. c2c are the train operators. Click here for current timetables. The journey from Fenchurch Street takes around 35 minutes. Rail passengers may use the free shuttle bus between the train station and the Tilbury/Gravesend ferry. This stop is immediately adjacent to the cruise terminal. Taxis are also available at Tilbury Town station or if you prefer, it is about a 15 minute walk to the London Cruise Terminal.

Arrival from Tilbury/Gravesend Ferry (foot passengers only):

Leave the Tilbury Landing Stage via the bridge and turn left into the terminal car park. Continue through the car park to the main entrance. It should take around 10 minutes on foot.

PagodaSwan · 11-23-2005, 09:52 AM

Tilbury Fort

Just a few minutes walk from the London Cruise Terminal, Tilbury Fort is the finest and best preserved example of 17th century military engineering in England. Throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, Tilbury and the batteries at Gravesend across the river, formed the first line of defence for the Thames and London. Today, exhibitions, the powder magazine and bunker-like 'casemates' demonstrate how the fort protected the city. There's even a chance to fire an anti-aircraft gun!

For further details, telephone +44 (0) 1375 858 489 or visit:
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Audley End House & Gardens

Described as one of the great wonders of the nation when it was built by the first Earl of Suffolk, Lord Treasurer to James I, it was on the scale of a great royal palace and indeed became one when Charles II bought it in 1668. Not only is the house worthy of a visit, but the landscaped park, created by Capability Brown and Victorian Gardens, complete with magnificent parterre, are a day out in themselves. Contact +44 (0) 1799 522 399
or visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Just a short drive from the London Cruise Terminal is the Lakeside Shopping Centre which boasts over 320 shops, 4 major department stores, 30 cafes and restaurants, a 7 screen multiplex cinema, a chapel and a 26 acre lake complete with PADI-certified diving school complex. For more information, visit: www.lakeside-shopping-centre.co.uk