The Dell, Grays

Name: The Dell
Address: Grays, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Grays

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The Dell is a house in Grays, Thurrock, Essex, built in concrete—one of the earliest houses in Britain to be built in this material. It was built on the instructions of Alfred Russel Wallace, who lived in Grays from 1872 until 1876. ()

Completed: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 51°28'60"N, 0°19'60"E

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Grays United Kingdom

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The Dell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Cinema, White Hart, Hangman's Wood, Thames Gateway.

0.6 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
State Cinema, Grays
17 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.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife
White Hart, Grays
21 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.
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Hangman's Wood, Grays
20 min walk • Hangman's Wood and Deneholes is a 3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Little Thurrock in Essex. The deneholes, which were created by medieval chalk mining, are a Scheduled Monument.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Thames Gateway, Grays
19 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.
0.8 miE
Universities and schools
Palmer's College, Grays
21 min walk • USP College is a further education college located in Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, and Grays Thurrock, England. Approximately 4,500 students attend the college. The Seevic campus name was originally an acronym for South East Essex Sixth Form College. The Thundersley campus opened in September 1972.

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Which popular attractions are close to The Dell?

Nearby attractions include Thames Gateway, Grays (19 min walk), Hangman's Wood, Grays (20 min walk), Palmer's College, Grays (21 min walk).

How to get to The Dell by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Dell:

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Turps Corner • Lines: 100, 265, 5A, 5B, 5X, 73, 73A, 77, 77A, 83, Z1 (3 min walk)
Bradleigh Avenue • Lines: 100, 265, 5A, 5B, 5X, 73, 73A, 77, 77A, 83, Z1 (4 min walk)

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Grays (18 min walk)

The Dell, Grays

Facts and practical information

Grays plan & book

The Dell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

State Cinema, Grays

White Hart, Grays

Hangman's Wood, Grays

Thames Gateway, Grays

Palmer's College, Grays

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Dell?

How to get to The Dell by public transport?