Grays Map

Grays map, view the Essex town of Grays, located in the county of Essex, England.

Detailed Street Map of Grays Essex & Guide to the Town

Grays Map Essex: Interactive map of Grays, displaying the town situated in the county of Essex, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Grays and a Grays town centre map, showing the Grays Railway Station and Thameside Theatre.

Other facilities in Grays, some of which may also be visible on the map are Grays Shopping Centre, Thameside Theatre, Grays Library, Grays Beach Riverside Park, The White Hart, The Traitors Gate, The Lightship Café, Costa Coffee Grays, The Old Courthouse, The Queensgate Centre, Morrisons, Aldi, Iceland, Boots, Superdrug, Grays Dental Centre, Grays Medical Centre, Thurrock Community Hospital, Grays Bus Station, Domino's Pizza Grays, KFC, Chicken Express, Greggs, Poundland, Primark, Wilko, Caffè Nero, Tesco Express, Holy Cross Church, St Peter and St Paul's Church, The Wharf Pub, Your Move Estate Agents, Subway Grays, Barclays Bank, Nationwide Building Society, The State Cinema building, Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Park, Tilbury Fort, Coalhouse Fort, Lakeside Retail Park, intu Lakeside, Travelodge Thurrock, Premier Inn Thurrock East, Vue Cinema Thurrock, Go Bananas Play Centre, Jump Giants Thurrock, Bannatyne Health Club, Gymfinity Kids Thurrock, The Railway Tavern, Essex Fire Museum.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, West Thurrock, South Stifford, North Stifford, Aveley, Purfleet-on-Thames, South Ockendon, Orsett, East Tilbury, Linford, Horndon on the Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Vange, Pitsea, Laindon, Bulphan, Fobbing, Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Rainham, Wennington, Dagenham, Barking, Upminster, Cranham, Ockendon, Brentwood, Ingrave, Herongate, West Horndon, Billericay, Great Warley, East Tilbury Village, Thames Haven, Mucking, East Horndon.

Grays is a bustling riverside town in south Essex, sitting right on the north bank of the Thames. It's the main hub of Thurrock and a place that's grown quickly thanks to its links with London, good transport, and strong community roots. While it's often overshadowed by nearby shopping meccas and commuter towns, Grays holds its own with plenty of local character, green spaces, and a proud industrial heritage. It's got that no-fuss, everyday sort of charm that quietly gets on with things.

The history of Grays stretches back centuries, and the town's name comes from the de Grey family, who were granted the manor in the 12th century. For much of its past, Grays was tied to the river—fishing, shipbuilding, and later, port-related industries played a major role in its development. During the 19th century, the area boomed thanks to the rise of chalk quarries, cement works and river trade. As the docks grew and the railways arrived, so did the population. A few remnants of the old industries still stand, alongside Victorian terraces and public buildings that reflect its working-class roots.

These days, Grays has all the amenities you'd expect from a growing town. There's a busy high street, a theatre, several schools, and local parks like Grays Beach Riverside Park, which has brilliant views over the Thames and a popular kids' play area. The Thameside Theatre and museum are tucked inside the civic offices and offer a good mix of performances and local heritage. Just up the road is the massive Lakeside Shopping Centre, with every big brand under the sun. For something quieter, head out to Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury, managed by English Heritage, or take a walk along the river past historic Tilbury Fort, another English Heritage site. A short drive brings you to the National Trust's Rainham Hall, an elegant Georgian house with a well-kept garden.

Wider Essex has a huge variety of attractions. You've got historic towns like Saffron Walden and Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain, packed with Roman ruins and a castle. Along the coast, Southend offers arcades, beaches and that famously long pier, while quieter spots like Leigh-on-Sea and Maldon are full of old-world charm. Epping Forest is great for walking and spotting deer, and places like Audley End House, Layer Marney Tower, and Hylands House all offer a blend of stately history and family-friendly days out. Essex does countryside and coastline equally well, and you're never too far from either.

Grays is extremely well connected. The town sits on the c2c rail line, which takes you straight into London Fenchurch Street in around 35 minutes, making it ideal for commuters. The A13 runs right through the area, linking up with the M25 and Dartford Crossing, so it's easy to get to pretty much anywhere in the South East. Local buses cover Thurrock and beyond, and for air travel, London City is the closest airport, followed by Southend and Stansted. You've also got ferries nearby at Tilbury if you fancy a scenic hop across the Thames.

Essex as a county gets more attention these days for its balance of town and country. It's got a bit of everything—from commuter belt towns and London spillover, to sleepy villages, market towns and wide open spaces. The coastline is long and diverse, the countryside often underrated, and there's a real sense of pride in local identity. Whether it's a beach day in Clacton, a wander through Dedham Vale, or a pint in a tucked-away country pub, Essex serves up a relaxed way of life with just enough edge to keep things interesting.

Some More Nearby Places: Chadwell St Mary, Tilbury, West Thurrock, South Stifford, North Stifford, Aveley, Purfleet-on-Thames, South Ockendon, Orsett, East Tilbury, Linford, Horndon on the Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Vange, Pitsea, Laindon, Bulphan, Fobbing, Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Rainham, Wennington, Dagenham, Barking, Upminster, Cranham, Ockendon, Brentwood, Ingrave, Herongate, West Horndon, Billericay, Great Warley, East Tilbury Village, Thames Haven, Mucking, East Horndon.

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More Essex Places: Harlow - Billericay - Basildon - Leigh-on-Sea - Colchester - Chelmsford - Braintree - Canvey Island - Southend-on-Sea - Clacton-on-Sea - Brentwood - Wickford - Loughton - Stanford-le-Hope - Rainham - Rayleigh - Witham - Maldon - South Ockendon - Waltham Abbey - Rochford - South Woodham Ferrers - Saffron Walden - Barking - Brightlingsea - Buckhurst Hill - Burnham-on-Crouch - Chafford Hundred - Chigwell - Chingford - Chipping Ongar - Coggeshall - Corringham - Dagenham - Danbury - Epping - Frinton-on-Sea - Galleywood - Great Dunmow - Great Baddow - Great Wakering - Hadleigh - Halstead - Hawkwell - Heybridge - Hockley - Holland-on-Sea - Hornchurch - Hullbridge - Ilford - Ingatestone - Laindon - Langdon Hills - Manningtree - North Weald Bassett - Parkeston - Pitsea - Purfleet - Romford - Shoeburyness - South Benfleet - Southchurch - Southminster - Stansted Mountfitchet - Stanway - Tilbury - Tiptree - Upminster - Walton-on-the-Naze - West Mersea - West Thurrock - Westcliff-on-Sea - Wivenhoe - Writtle - Black Notley - Lower Nazeing - Tollesbury - Harwich

Essex Tourist Hot Spots: Audley End House & Gardens - Valley Farm Holiday Park