Inside, the church is light and spacious. There is a 500-year-old timber door that still swings on its ancient hinges – even though it now leads to a blocked north doorway! Another quirky feature is the nineteenth-century vestry – its walls are lined from top to bottom with thousands of cockle shells – the emblem of St James. The monuments in the church walls and floor are a fascinating record of those who once lived here.

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St James' Church

Up to two good dogs are very welcome – or three, if they’re very small…

For anyone with a love of Charles Dickens this church is an unmissable experience. The churchyard of St James was his inspiration for the opening chapter of Great Expectations, where our hero Pip meets Magwitch. Here, you can find ‘Pip’s Graves’ – the forlorn gravestones of 13 babies that Charles Dickens describes as “little stone lozenges”. The site is dramatic – on the Hoo Peninsula with marshes stretching north to the Thames estuary. Settle down in the church with a pork pie and some brandy or visit Rochester during the Dickens Festival, held each year in June.

Inside, the church is light and spacious. There is a 500-year-old timber door that still swings on its ancient hinges – even though it now leads to a blocked north doorway! Another quirky feature is the nineteenth-century vestry – its walls are lined from top to bottom with thousands of cockle shells – the emblem of St James. The monuments in the church walls and floor are a fascinating record of those who once lived here.

They include a slab with a brass effigy of Feyth Brook, who died in 1508 and was the wife of Lord Cobham, of nearby Cooling Castle. Charles Dickens fans should also visit St Mary’s in Higham, the village where the novelist ended his days while writing The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Cooling, Kent – St James’ Church

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Inn on the Lake

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Set in 12 acres of woodland, the Inn regarding the Lake Hotel offers an amiable and comfortable stay in a modern, family run establishment.

The Channel Ports plus the Medway towns, as well as the M2, M20 and M25 motorways, the stunning views over the two lakes are surprisingly tranquil and relaxing, with many of our rooms having immediate access to the lakes with exceptional transport links to London.

King Charles Hotel

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The King Charles resort is an independently owned, contemporary, 98 hotel that is bedroomed comfortable restaurant, bar, conference and banqueting facilities.

Here at the King Charles resort our company is focused on making your remain a satisfying one. Our substantial array of facilities consist of: free parking that is personal central heating throughout, all spaces are en-suite, quick access for the disabled.

Situated in one's heart of Medway and Maritime Kent, the King Charles resort provides an agreeable and comfortable stay static in a contemporary, family run establishment.

Our company is framed on each part by Chatham and Gillingham city centers and simply a drive that is quick both Gillingham Business Park and Medway City Estate. With excellent transportation links to London and the Channel Ports through the M2, M20 and M25 motorways, we have been also an base that is perfect explore Kent and Southern East England.

Websites of interest within our area that is immediate are Historic Dockyard, The Royal Engineers Museum, Dickens World and historic Rochester, that are all just minutes away.

For everyone wanting to explore further, London is simply 30 miles away. Bluewater Buying Centre, Leeds Castle and Canterbury are a drive that is short. If you prefer to go out of your car behind, Gillingham (Kent) railway station is a 10 walk that is moment. Trains from right here go directly to London Victoria and Charing Cross as well as Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone together with South East shore.

The resort makes an end that is ideal for coaches heading to and from European countries and now we offer exemplary rates for teams.

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Kits Coty Glamping

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Then this destination is for you personally if you have ever wanted getting up in a Shepherds Hut or Bell Tent in a location of outstanding pure beauty tucked away in the Kent Countryside with woodland around you and just birdsong plus the rustling of leaves to listen to as your neighbours.

The accommodation is merely gorgeous and of course is simply the start of what is offered,because what exactly is important     could be the location and right here you actually have actually a dream location...

In the lovely rolling countryside of Kent as you venture from your accommodation you'll find yourself. There are numerous pretty footpaths wandering in every guidelines and tiny lanes until such time you run into certainly one of our lovely bars for one to cycle round. Aylesford itself is steeped ever sold along with the county city of Kent on your own doorstep you shall not be in short supply of activity on your glamping holiday.

We believe glamping is all about the love of camping,in a place that is special oneness with nature, but with some real luxuries... and also this is where Kits Coty Glamping has some genuine treats waiting for you for you personally:

All our accommodation offerings are romantic, cosy and offer everything required. This includes electricity connection, full sized beds and a cosy wood-burning stove or heater that is electric. Outside each pitch has a picnic table,fire pit (wood supplied free), cool field,barbeque and solitary fuel band as well as a selection of pots, pans and utensils for your catering needs. A communal cooking that is covered is provided just in case of bad weather.                                                          \'

The star for the show is our Shower that is luxurious Cabin free     toiletries and fluffy towels await you. Two luxury rooms which are wet     with under floor heating, showers,toilets,basins and hair dryers are offered. The cabin also houses a washing up area containing two sinks, fridge (for your ice packages), microwave,kettle and toaster as well as regional information boards. Two groundbreaking bathroom that is extra have also been provided for this year.

The Snug is our brand new communal chill-out that is indoor with fabric sofas,dining table & seats, designed with a variety of books & games for our guests to enjoy in all weathers!     We've also included an fire-pit that is outside for larger night-time gatherings.

The accommodation and facilities are for couples and families whom enjoy real peace and quiet and an easier lifestyle. As falls there are candles,fire pits as well as the night calls of wildlife to savor in the place of tv evening.

Kits Coty Glamping is merely an amazing and spot that is wonderful stay,where you will find peace and time and energy to enjoy nature and every other.


    

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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**Price includes 4 adults and 3 children**

Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Camping and Caravanning Club membership are required in order to stay at this campsite. If you are already a member please contact us with your membership number after you have made your booking. If not please sign up for one on their website.

Caravan/Campervan Pitch with optional EHU

Electric Hook Up

Price includes 4 adults and 3 children.

The Merry Fiddlers is a family pub with a good atmosphere and more importantly good pub grub!!

We are situated very close to numerous Epping Forest walks and the Central Line Station is just a 10 min walk away.

The camp site is a grass site, Well behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Camping and Caravanning Club membership is required in order to stay at this campsite. If you are already a member please contact us with your membership number after you have made your booking. If not please sign up for one on their website.

Tent pitch

The Merry Fiddlers is a family pub with a good atmosphere and more importantly good pub grub!!

We are situated very close to numerous Epping Forest walks and the Central Line Station is just a 10 min walk away.

The camp site is a grass site, but hard standing pitches are available in the car park.
Well behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Enjoy our large, secluded pub garden with childrens play area including bouncy castle.

Camping and Caravanning Club membership is required in order to stay at this campsite. If you are already a member please contact us with your membership number after you have made your booking. If not please sign up for one on their website.

    Flushing toilet

    Showers

    Wi-fi (Other provider)

    Pets welcome

    Designated dog walk

    Restaurant / Takeaway

    Childrens play area

The Merry Fiddlers Certificated Site


Established in 1974, Lorkins Farm Caravan site is in much demand by contractors working in Grays Thurrock, Tibury and Brentwood area. A pleasant and quiet location on a working arable farm, the pitches are located within the precincts of the farm buildings on hard standings, with quality, clean washrooms, showers and laundry.



Pull in your wellies and get the dogs in the car. Thurrock Thameside Nature Park could be the spot that is ideal a dirty Sunday walk.This previous landfill has been brought back to life with footpaths and cycle means, leading visitors through 120 acres of parkland. You will find lovely views throughout the Thames Estuary and Mucking Flats, also an extensive play that is outside visitors will cherish the opportunity to birdwatch with many neighborhood types making their property right here. At certain times of day, you can even spy vessels making their way up the estuary! Whenever every person's ready for a break, take some time during the cafi to see exactly what treats you will find within the present shop. 

Thurrock Thameside Nature Park

The Grangewater exterior Education Centre boasts a 25 acre watersports Lake set within a 75 location while offering bonkers amounts of challenging, creative and academic tasks that are outside! Diverse courses and programmes can be obtained too therefore the choice of fun is huge! It provides abseiling, cave ladder climbing, archery, 200m zip line, 4 high ropes activities, orienteering, longboat sailing, climbing, dinghy cruising, camp art, kayaking and mountain biking.From granny to youngster, at Grangewaters they feature tailor-made sessions only for your household and in addition a selection of taster sessions. Wet or dry or a combination of both just allow them understand what kind of activities you fancy and they're going to together put them for you personally. It certainly beats shopping! Contact them directly for a brochure or check their website out for a full directory of activities and give one thing new a spin. Now!The Grangewaters Centre has a range of expert gear such as for example hoists and activity that is customised on hand and works to ensure all activity areas are accessible for those who have mobility issues.There are unique events held year throughout every season so be sure to check always their site for a schedule!

Thurrock Council

Thurrock Council is a unitary authority in the east of England.

Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre

Essex Fire Museum teaches you how firefighting has changed over the years as there were advances in technology.There are a collection of different fire devices, including artefacts from World War II, hand drop pumps along with other fire service gear. Numerous pictures show local fire history, plus uniforms as well as other documents are on display.The old fire machines are lovely and you will stay in and now have a look around (and start the sirens and blue lights) if you should be fortunate,. Children could have enjoyable attempting on different helmets and specially having a chance in the water hoses!The guided tours help you find a little out more about the brave firefighters and what they do, and so they additionally hold an open day, where you can see how they create certain kinds of fire to check out the current fire engines being utilized today. There are also committed mom and toddler groups, which is more tailored to the kids, who could even get a badge by the end!Housing a well curved collection featuring fire that is historic, firefighting equipment, uniforms and photographs, this might be a great end whether for the casual visitor or those doing relevant subjects at school who would like more information. Visitors to the museum will see on their own how firefighting has changed for the greater within the full years, because the technology has advanced. What does the future hold?!

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Essex Fire Museum

Barnards Miniature Railway is a family that is brilliant set in the wonderful grounds of Barnards Farm amongst sculptures, rivers and woodland. The Railway is fun that is very good kiddies and grownups alike, consider their woodland friends across the line part such as the big tall chicken!The trains presently operate from Burton Shaw to a Station called Belvedere. There families can alight and rise the Belvedere Mound offering unspoilt views over Essex and beyond, enjoy riverside picnics or let the kids run around as the grownups unwind!On certain times the farm that is whole ready to accept site visitors and destinations include a motor museum, Cafe and guided walks. There is the chance for kiddies to understand how to drive classic cars around the grounds!

Barnards Miniature Railway

Chafford Gorges Nature Park has 200 acres of green area, perfect for wildlife, residents of Chafford Hundred and for visitors!Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with per day of birdwatching, walks through the springtime that is beautiful wildflowers, or some stunning countryside views. Pack some sandwiches and revel in a summer that is nice with all the family members, or visit the gift shop where you are able to purchase a range of hot and cool refreshments, cakes and snacks.If you adore being outdoors you will love Chafford Gorges Nature Park!

Lorkins Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Conway's Rd, Grays, Thurrock RM16 3EL, England

About this place

Accommodations nearby

Cooling, Kent – St James’ Church

Inn on the Lake

King Charles Hotel

Kits Coty Glamping

The Merry Fiddlers Certificated Site

What can I do nearby?

Thurrock Thameside Nature Park

Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre

Essex Fire Museum

Barnards Miniature Railway

Chafford Gorges Nature Park

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