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Coalhouse Fort

Princess Margaret Road

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About Coalhouse Fort

Step back in time at this fascinating Victorian fortress set within peaceful parkland, perfect for families to explore together. The fort welcomes wheelchairs and well-behaved dogs, with baby facilities available.

What's nearby

  • Coalhouse Point 450m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Abbalina B

Small coffee shop and toilet facilities open during school holidays. Playground, good sized car park and usually an ice cream van! Nice walks with waterside views of the Thames estuary. Small lakes for crabbing or remote control boating. We stayed at a quiet local campsite only 10 mins walk away overnight.

· via Google

Mini Christmas

Beautiful park, could easily spend all day here. Free parking and toilets on site. Absolutely stunning area with gorgeous views. Will definitely come back again and try the cafe

· via Google

A very nice, calm place to spend an evening. There is plenty of open space and it’s usually not too busy, making it a peaceful spot with lots of great areas to walk and take in the historical surroundings. The only downside is that you can’t go inside the fort itself, but the grounds and surrounding park are well worth a visit!

· via Google

Diane Siracusa

We visited to have a quick coffee in the cafe and ended up staying over two hours. The grounds were lovely, the views amazing and we spotted so much wildlife. We then stayed on for lunch, which was inexpensive and tasty. Highly recommend this place and the cafe.

· via Google

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Visitors say this park offers beautiful grounds with stunning views, established walking paths, and abundant wildlife. They also highlight the convenient free parking, well-maintained restrooms, and the cafe's good value and friendly staff.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Princess Margaret Road, Tilbury, East Tilbury, Tilbury, RM18 8PB Get directions
Category
Landmarks & Monuments
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (1,482 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
1-2 hours
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Destination
East Tilbury