Tilbury Fort RM18 7NR
Free for EH members
Open: Seasonal - See website
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History:
Tilbury Fort is one of the finest surviving examples of 17th-century military engineering in England. Built on the site of a smaller Tudor fort, it was designed to defend the river Thames passage to London against enemy ships. It was in nearby West Tilbury that Elizabeth I famously rallied her makeshift army awaiting the Armada in 1588.

Tilbury’s precise geometric design provided multiple lines of fire across the river and twin moats. However, its defences were never tested by any enemy. Though it became obsolete at the dawn of the 20th century, it remained garrisoned until the end of the First World War.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead throughout site.

Parking:
Free parking in front of fort. Further parking available adjacent to World's End Public House.

Facilities:
Shop
Picnic Area
Toilets
Exhibition
Gardens

Notes:
There is some uneven ground due to age of site and cobbled parade ground. Warning signs located at the entrance.
Cobbled surface, tarmac and gravel paths, and smooth grass. Level access to magazines, fort square and some underground workings. 
Grounds have steep slopes or steps to ramparts and some gun emplacements. Exhibition has two threshold steps upon entering. Shop accessed via three steps. Ramp to currently unused West Gunpowder magazine.
There are two Water Moats. Only accessible to guided tour groups.
There are several sheer drops. Particularly near the late 19th and 20th century gun emplacements. Warning signs are in place.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181