Constructed between 1974 and 1982, the Thames Barrier enables the city of London to keep the Thames…read morefrom flooding the city. And that people, is a good thing! The visit includes a 22 acre park and you can see some of the structure from the inside along with information about the water itself and some of the species that live in the water. The complex is in London itself but not anywhere downtown so you'll have to get there via a taxi or possibly the tube although I'm not 100% sure if it goes all the way out there - I visited this with my middle school years ago. It was fun and definitely something different that most tourists overlook.

The museum was ok but it was quit small, but did teach you valuable information about the Thames…read moreBarrier and why it was built. It's good for children really there are interactive games to play which are on the walls and there are a lot of different buttons to press which kept me going for ages. It did not take long to get there but it is not very well sign posted. It did not take long to get round about 30mins, but there was a film which we watched which was about the building of the barrier.

Great venue for professional meetings, forums, conferences and functions (Middle Entrance into the…read morebuilding) I say that because it's a very professional and well maintained building. Up stairs is like a mini version of 'The House of Parliament' so if your talking political. As soon as you walk in through the middle entrance though the double door on the left to the enquiry desk is the Lister room very spacey and great if you're looking to have a big group. Next entrance is great for fun events performances and information fairs (Right Entrance into building). Or maybe your not looking for any such thing and you've left your course work to the last minute and your legging it down to the (Left Entrance into building) Library? To finish your work? Nojust me? The shame the shame well as you walk in your see stairs to your left but we'll go there later. Downstairs is the children's section and teenage fiction not the biggest library and it closes at FIVE with no day where it actually stays open that bit later so if your coming from school or work your not going to have any time to get anything done. Oh yeah upstairs is the reference library a place to study use the computer and read the paper. If you choose to want to study here I mean it come early time waits for no man. You can't miss this building because it's famous for its giant clock that dings every hour so if your making your way there for any reason you'll know if you're on time.

Great service and very helpful when contacting to report lost items and other issues. staff are…read morealways willing to help with what they can and to refer you to other departments who can help if they cant

today I tried to get through to grays police station to report a car in tilbury driving…read moreerratically all over the road and the young men in the car kept stopping jumping out the car and back it looks like a accident waiting to happen they was either drunk or have never driven a car before or the car was stolen so as I got indoors I decided to report the incident well after talking to one person I was then put on hold waiting to be put through to the control room after 10 minutes I put the phone down and tried again still no joy and the police wonder why the public who they are supposed to be looking after don't bother reporting a crime I just hope that thses lads don't end up dead or kill some one what's happened to our police force I've only just found out the one in tilbury where I liv is now closed I no doubt the building will be knocked down and be replaced by more flats im disgusted

Connextions- This is situated on the barking road upton…read morepark. This is a place for 13-19 year olds to get help regarding work,housing,education,money,health and relationships. This only opened within the last few years and has helped out many young people in the process. They giveany young person as much time as they need to talk to them about personal experience and they will help where they can. They also help people with writing a curriculum vitae to get a career. They point you in the right direction, the direction you know you have to take but dont know how to go about it. They also put you in touch with the best people for each of the problems you have. This is the ideal place for anyone of the age between 13-19 to go if you need help regarding any of these issues.

Beautiful area without and within the castle walls. Very well preserved and maintained grounds…read more Personally, I was disappointed with the experience....not enough meat in there for me!! There is a great view overlooking the town from the now disappearing battlements. There is free parking on site ...BUT, beware, it is only for 30 mins....it's all you need, really!!!

I beautiful example of a Motte and Bailey Castle, situated right in the centre of Tonbridge…read more The gatehouse tours are excellent with audio and plenty of signage. They take about an hour. You can also walk up pathways to the top of the motte (the hill) and admire the views from up there. It's open every day and is easy to find right alongside the high street and next to the River Medway. There are car parks all around. The nearest is the Upper Castle car park approached by Castle Street (yes, indeed!) (The Lower Castle car park is free on Saturday afternoons and Sundays and just a short walk). The castle sits just inside Tonbridge Park, a huge area for sports activities, walking, flying kites, you name it! Tonbridge is very lucky to have such a wonderful piece of history and such a lovely park alongside. The Castle is also a venue for Wedding and other ceremonies, so a luxurious occasion can be enjoyed here.

Decent library, half hidden from view along Southchurch Road. Car park is a bit small and awkward…read moreto park in. Good selection of books and helpful librarians if stuck.

Good library in Southchurch. Can easily miss it as hidden behind buildings and plants. Small car…read morepark. Staff very helpful finding books or with kids' homework. Good for older people to have local library rather than have to travel to Southend.

a small and quaint library located along the london road…read more staff are very friendly and helpful, attending to you needs and queries with no bother. the children's area is very small, but this is understandable because of the size of the library itself. the do have a lovely patio area out the back with benches where you can relax with a good book on better days, which is a really nice feature. some computrs with internet access too, and good seating areas.

This post office in Chislehurst is well located on the High Street. It is very easy to find. There…read moreis parking nearby so you do not need to worry about to looking for the traffic attendant. The actual post office is very cosy when you go inside. There is a little sweet shop inside so after you are done using the facilities you can pick your self up a little treat. They offer all the services that all normal post offices offer, without being based inside a W H Smith store, which is really very good if you do not fancy going to Bromley.