Grays. The largest town in the Thurrock area. Its population of roughly 40 plus thousand residents call it home. Based on the Thames estuary on the northern side of the river just 2 miles from the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge (a visible land mark from many miles). The Town has a prime location for commuters as its just 30 mins by train from east London's Docklands, 5 minutes drive from the M25 motorway, and excellent for shopping with Lakeside and Blue water shopping centres (2 of the largest in the country) just minutes drive away as well. Its name derives from a medieval Knight from Norman times called... See more >>