# Coalhouse Fort

> COALHOUSE FORT PROJECT The Coalhouse Fort Project was started in the 1980's to maintain, restore and promote Coalhouse Fort, which was built between 1861 and 1874 to protect England from potential invasion after Henry VIII abolished Catholicism.

Coalhouse Fort is considered to be one of the finest examples of an armoured casemated fort in the united kingdom and it is renovation that remains undergoing. It is also reported to be haunted! A call towards the fort provides an insight into the history of exactly how it had been utilized and how it has evolved over time within the defence of the approaches to London.Not all areas of the Fort are available to public accessthat you are able to go to among the regular available days and occasions being held over summer and winter,so it's a good idea to always check online whenever you prepare your trip to make sure. Led tours are available, that are conducted by a team of volunteers and provide lots of fascinating facts about the annals of the fort.The safe and informative trip associated with the building will assist you to learn areas which are normally away from bounds to the public that is basic. Features are the mags (known by most children as dungeons!), therefore the area that is roof which has some magnificent views over the river. Each tour final approximately 45 to 50 minutes therefore the expense is included within the entry price.After your stop by at the fort, there is still the parkland for the household to enjoy, which offers wide spaces that are available picnic benches, a children's adventure play area, plus riverside walks and nature conservation areas.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Tilbury, Thurrock, England
- Area guide: [Thurrock](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/thurrock)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.coalhousefort.co.uk/, or call +441375844203
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-rvauMtA7KFW2/coalhouse-fort

## Activities

- Landmarks
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Museums and Art Galleries

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Coalhouse Fort?

Coalhouse Fort is in Tilbury, Thurrock.

### What activities does Coalhouse Fort offer?

Coalhouse Fort lists Landmarks, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Museums and Art Galleries.

### What facilities does Coalhouse Fort have?

Coalhouse Fort lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Coalhouse Fort?

Experiences listed near Coalhouse Fort on HolidayFox include Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, Tilbury Fort, Cascades, Vue Bromley and Small Monsters.

### How do I book Coalhouse Fort?

Coalhouse Fort doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.coalhousefort.co.uk/, or call +441375844203.


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