Lion Pit, Grays

Name: Lion Pit
Address: Grays, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Grays

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Facts and practical information

Lion Pit is a 2.5 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Grays in Essex. It is a Geological Conservation Review site, and part of the Chafford Gorges Nature Park, which is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. ()

Coordinates: 51°28'50"N, 0°18'4"E

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Grays United Kingdom

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Lion Pit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: intu Lakeside, Arena Essex Raceway, State Cinema, St Clement's Church.

0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
intu Lakeside, Grays
23 min walk • Lakeside Shopping Centre, is a large out-of-town shopping centre located in West Thurrock, in the borough of Thurrock, Essex just beyond the eastern boundary of Greater London. It was constructed on the site of a former chalk quarry.
1.2 miNW
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Arena Essex Raceway, Grays
32 min walk • Arena Essex Raceway was a stock car and speedway racing track located near Purfleet, Essex. It opened in 1978 and closed in 2018. The Lakeside Shopping Centre was built alongside the venue.
0.9 miE
Cinema, Nightlife
State Cinema, Grays
24 min walk • The State Cinema is a Grade II* Listed building in Grays, Essex. Designed by F. G. M. Chancellor under Matcham & Co. it opened in 1938 as one of the most modern cinemas of its type at the time with seating for 2200 people.
0.7 miSW
Church
St Clement's Church, Grays
18 min walk • St Clement's Church is a Grade I listed building in West Thurrock, Essex, England. It is the church for one of the traditional parishes in Thurrock. The building featured in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
1 miSE
Nightlife
White Hart, Grays
27 min walk • The White Hart is a Grade II listed pub at Kings Walk, Grays, Essex, RM17 6HR. It was built in 1938 for Charringtons Brewery, and replaced an 18th-century building of the same name. The architect is believed to be Edward Fincham. The bar is considered by some to be haunted. It was Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England.
0.6 miN
Area
Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Grays
16 min walk • The Chafford Gorges Nature Park is a 200-acre nature reserve located in Chafford Hundred, England and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It includes two Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Grays Thurrock Chalk Pit has been designated for its biological interest, and Lion Pit for geological interest.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Thames Gateway, Grays
22 min walk • Thames Gateway is a term applied to an area around the Thames Estuary in the context of discourse around regeneration and further urbanisation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lion Pit?

Nearby attractions include Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Grays (16 min walk), St Clement's Church, Grays (18 min walk), Thames Gateway, Grays (22 min walk).

How to get to Lion Pit by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lion Pit:

Bus

Lancaster Road • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)
Hatfield Road • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)

Train

Chafford Hundred (18 min walk)
Grays (25 min walk)

Lion Pit, Grays

Facts and practical information

Lion Pit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

intu Lakeside, Grays

Arena Essex Raceway, Grays

State Cinema, Grays

St Clement's Church, Grays

White Hart, Grays

Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Grays

Thames Gateway, Grays

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lion Pit?

How to get to Lion Pit by public transport?