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Orsett Hall Hotel

Orsett Hall Hotel

4.1 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (78 reviews)

Located in Thurrock, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Coalhouse Fort, Lakeside Shopping Centre, and Tilbury Fort. …

£74
The Bell Inn

The Bell Inn

4.1 mi from Coalhouse Fort
3.5 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (51 reviews)

These inn rooms are located throughout the area in Horndon-on-the-Hill.

£58
Jessamine House

Jessamine House

4.3 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (51 reviews)

Situated in Gravesend, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pocahontas Statue, Gravesend Town Pier, and Gravesend …

£57
Best Western Manor Hotel

Best Western Manor Hotel

4.4 mi from Coalhouse Fort
3.0 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (101 reviews)

Situated in Gravesend, this eco-friendly hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cold War Bunker, Gravesend Gurdwara, and Gravesend …

£68
Ship & Trades

Ship & Trades

6.4 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (218 reviews)

Situated on a river, this inn is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Historic Dockyard Chatham and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rochester Cathedral …

£75
ibis London Thurrock M25

ibis London Thurrock M25

7.1 mi from Coalhouse Fort
3.0 out of 5.0
3.7 out of 5 (405 reviews)

Located in West Thurrock, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Rainham Marshe …

£29
Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa

Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa

11 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
3.8 out of 5 (110 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit and within 6 mi (10 km) of London Gol …

£45
Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa

11 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (105 reviews)

Located in Wilmington, this spa hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Orchard Theatre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Darent Valley …

£129
Marygreen Manor Hotel

Marygreen Manor Hotel

12 mi from Coalhouse Fort
4.0 out of 5.0
4.3 out of 5 (155 reviews)

Located in the heart of Brentwood, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Old MacDonalds Farm and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kelvedon …

£61
Village Hotel Maidstone

Village Hotel Maidstone

12 mi from Coalhouse Fort
3.5 out of 5.0
4 out of 5 (586 reviews)

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kent Life, Whatman Park, and Brenchley Gardens. …

£60

 

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Pocket Guide: Thurrock Coalhouse Fort Hotels

Coalhouse Fort is located on the banks of the Thames in the village of East Tilbury in Essex. Constructed in the 1860s, this impressive fortification was designed to protect England from seaborne attack by the French. Coalhouse Fort was also in use for the two World Wars, its defences updated accordingly - for example, a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun was installed on the roof of the fort in 1943. If you're staying in any nearby Essex hotels, Coalhouse Fort makes for a fascinating day out and a great place to learn about Britain's defensive history.

Explore Britain's Military Past from Hotels in Essex

Today, Coalhouse Fort is run entirely by volunteers who took over management of the site in 1983. Thanks to the Coalhouse Fort Protect, the fort is open to the public every last Sunday of the month between March and September and most bank holidays, so if you're staying in nearby hotels in Essex you should time your visit accordingly. As well as guided tours and displays of military paraphernalia, Coalhouse Fort runs a series of open days throughout the year, including a classic vehicle day in July.

In Easy Reach of Essex Hotels

Thankfully, you don't need to mount a seaborne attack to reach Coalhouse Fort and it is easily reached wherever you're staying in the county of Essex, with good access to road and car parking facilities. East Tilbury, the nearest village, also has a railway station, and it is a roughly 15-minute walk from there to reach the fort. The are many Essex hotels close by, including the Bell Inn, located in nearby Stanford-le-Hope, and the Ibis London Thurrock, located in West Thurrock.

The nearest village to Coalhouse Fort is East Tilbury, a small settlement with a unique character. One of the first villages in the UK to adopt a modernist aesthetic, it was originally designed and built by the Bata Shoe Company, whose founder Thomas Bata was a leading proponent of the modernist movement. For this reason, it's worth visiting East Tilbury if you're after a unique day out and have had your fill of afternoon teas!

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