West Thurrock Map

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

Detailed Street Map of West Thurrock Essex & Guide to the Area

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of West Thurrock and a West Thurrock town centre map, showing West Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Other facilities in West Thurrock, some of which may also be visible on the map are Lakeside Shopping Centre, The Boardwalk, Chafford Hundred Station, Vue Cinema Lakeside, Costa Coffee, M&S Foodhall, IKEA Lakeside, Primark, The Ship Pub, The Range, Smyths Toys Superstore, Nando's, Next Home, Bella Italia, Pizza Express, KFC Lakeside, Hotel Ibis Thurrock, Tesco Extra West Thurrock, ALDI Weston Avenue, B&Q Thurrock, Starbucks West Thurrock, Tim Hortons, Timpson, Boots Lakeside, Frankie & Benny's, Sports Direct, JD Sports, The Davy Down Visitor Centre, Travelodge Thurrock, Currys, Hobbycraft Lakeside, Esso Petrol Station West Thurrock, Matalan, Burger King, Lakeside Retail Park, Decathlon, Poundland, House of Fraser, EE Store, Apple Store, Debenhams (former site), The Cafe at IKEA, The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Vets4Pets, RSPB Rainham Marshes, Dreams Beds, Waterstones, River Island, Asda Pharmacy, Superdrug, Dunelm Lakeside.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Chafford Hundred, Grays, Purfleet, South Ockendon, Aveley, North Stifford, South Stifford, Tilbury, East Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, Linford, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Bulphan, Rainham, Wennington, Upminster, Cranham, North Ockendon, Dagenham, Becontree, Barking Riverside, Stone, Greenhithe, Dartford, Swanscombe, Northfleet, Gravesend, Shorne, Higham, Cliffe, Cooling, Hoo, Strood, Rochester, Erith, Belvedere, Ingress Park, Long Reach, Basildon, Vange, Pitsea, Langdon Hills.

West Thurrock is a lively and ever-evolving town on the northern edge of the Thames Estuary in south Essex. Tucked just behind the QEII Bridge and within easy reach of London, it's perhaps best known as home to the massive Lakeside Shopping Centre, but there's more to it than just retail therapy. With a mix of residential estates, business parks, and green pockets dotted around the edges, it's a place that manages to juggle industry, commerce, and community in its own busy, down-to-earth way.

Historically, West Thurrock was a riverside parish that thrived on shipping, chalk quarrying and heavy industry. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, cement works, chemical plants and docks were the backbone of the area, with workers' housing growing up alongside the factories. The shift towards retail and logistics in more recent decades has changed the look of the town, but its roots are still visible in places. St Clement's Church, which stands quietly amongst warehouses, dates back to the 12th century. The population in the wider area is hard to pin down exactly due to overlap with Thurrock as a whole, but West Thurrock sits within the borough that houses over 175,000 residents.

Attractions in West Thurrock largely centre around the retail and leisure complex of Lakeside. It's one of the UK's biggest shopping centres, packed with brands, eateries, a cinema, and even a boating lake. Beyond the shopping, there are some surprisingly peaceful spots along the Thames Path, and you're never far from birdwatching on the marshes or catching sight of ships heading upriver. A short drive takes you to Rainham Marshes, managed by the RSPB, or across to the English Heritage site at Tilbury Fort—once part of the capital's coastal defences. For National Trust outings, Rainham Hall is a real treat, a beautifully restored Georgian house with gardens and events throughout the year.

The rest of Essex offers plenty if you're up for a day out. Colchester has Roman walls, a Norman castle and one of the best zoos in the country. Head north to Dedham Vale for quiet country walks and scenic villages, or east to Maldon for waterfront pubs and salt marshes. Southend offers a more traditional seaside feel, complete with fish and chips, arcades, and the world's longest pier. Saffron Walden, further inland, serves up independent shops, timber-framed houses and bags of charm. Whether you fancy coast, countryside or castle-hopping, Essex has it covered.

Getting around from West Thurrock is a doddle. The A13 runs right past, linking up with the M25 in no time, and the QEII Bridge takes you straight into Kent. Chafford Hundred station is the local rail hub, with regular trains into London Fenchurch Street in about 35 minutes. There are also buses running between West Thurrock, Grays, Purfleet, and other local spots. For flying, London City Airport is around 30 minutes away by car, while Stansted and Gatwick are both reachable within an hour, depending on traffic. The area's also well served by cycle routes and local footpaths, especially along the river.

Essex is one of those counties that doesn't fit into a single box. You've got big commuter towns and tiny farming hamlets, roaring arcades and silent estuary trails, cutting-edge developments and centuries-old churches. There's a good bit of grit in places like West Thurrock, but also beauty and tradition if you know where to look. From fishing boats in Brightlingsea to castles in Colchester and forests near Epping, it's a county that keeps delivering something new every time you explore.

Some More Nearby Places: Chafford Hundred, Grays, Purfleet, South Ockendon, Aveley, North Stifford, South Stifford, Tilbury, East Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, Linford, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Bulphan, Rainham, Wennington, Upminster, Cranham, North Ockendon, Dagenham, Becontree, Barking Riverside, Stone, Greenhithe, Dartford, Swanscombe, Northfleet, Gravesend, Shorne, Higham, Cliffe, Cooling, Hoo, Strood, Rochester, Erith, Belvedere, Ingress Park, Long Reach, Basildon, Vange, Pitsea, Langdon Hills.

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