London International Cruise Terminal

18/03/2024

19/01/2024

27th of Jan 💡
Arts Outburst will be lighting the Walkway of Memories at Tilbury's Cruise Terminal and guiding members of the public down to ferry where you can cross to for Gravesham Borough Council's 2024 Light Festival: REFLECTIONS.

Enjoy their free evening, with guided tours available to catch light installations, performances and music. Thurrock salutes you!

Be sure to save the 8th of March, for Thurrock's own Light Festival Finale event!

💡 Arts Outburst | Start Thurrock
Arts Council England

21/11/2023

https://thurrock.nub.news/news/local-news/festive-fair-declared-a-big-success-and-boosted-riverside-project-and-st-lukes-211885

'This fantastic achievement reflects the power of community, kindness and the shared commitment of making a positive impact in our local area.'

12/11/2023

Ambassador vessel Ambition make her first arrival to the landing stage

06/11/2023

Christmas Craft Fair.
Just under 2 weeks until the Christmas Craft Fair in the Cruise Terminal in Tilbury on Sunday 19th November between 11-4pm. Come along and support all these makers who create unique and beautiful gifts for everyone.

26/10/2023

Today is the launch of the Royal British Legions poppy appeal.

Our Armed Forces risk everything to protect our way of life. Your poppy shows you care and helps us continue our vital work.
Join us in ensuring the unique contribution of our Armed Forces community is never forgotten.
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/

11/10/2023

If you would like a market stall please contact Meenu who's email address is on the bottom of the poster.

04/10/2023

Project plans a new café space and outdoor seating and creative lets, alongside an exhibition to tell the stories of those who lived in Tilbury

02/10/2023

The Tilbury on the Thames Trust have secured a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop plans for repairing and reopening the Grade II* Riverside Station in Tilbury. Our vision is to transform this iconic station into a vibrant community hub, complete with a café, outdoor seating, creative lets, and an exhibition space that celebrates the rich history of Tilbury.
View our plans here: http://tott.org.uk/consultation/
We would welcome your feedback by completing our survey. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/.../TilburyRiversideConsul...
We are running public engagement events this week:
Monday October 2nd from 7:30PM
- Online Public Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87661932982
Wednesday October 4th from 7:30PM:
- Online Public Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85098984747
Thursday October 6th from 10:00AM - 4:00PM:

30/09/2023

Welcoming a new visitor to Tilbury. Hello to the Maud from the Hurtigruten fleet, she will be calling at the terminal on a fortnightly schedule until January.

20/09/2023

As many of you will be aware we are in the middle of our Development Phase after securing a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to repair and reopen the Grade II* Riverside Station in Tilbury. Our vision is to transform this iconic station into a vibrant community hub, complete with a café, outdoor seating, studios for artists and craftspeople, and an exhibition space that celebrates the rich history of Tilbury.
We will be at the Riverside Station on Thursday September 28th between 11am and 1pm; come and meet us and find out more about the proposals, leave your comments and have a look inside this amazing building. Looking forward to seeing you there.

17/09/2023

As the AIDA Cruise ship disembarked this morning the passengers were taking picture of the 1930’s cars in front of our beautiful 1930’s station with all its flora and fauna.

13/09/2023

03/07/2023

Interested in a job with The Port of Tilbury? The team are on stand by to answer any questions, explain about the jobs on offer and assist with applications.

23/06/2023

Great celebrations at the Cruise Terminal in Tilbury yesterday for Windrush day

16/06/2023

Michael travels from London’s Docklands and East End to the Barbican.

14/06/2023

The Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, announces that they have created 40 new jobs, including 10 apprenticeships as well as skilled roles, on the back of strong business growth working with a major global brand customer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Read more about new roles at the Port of Tilbury: https://bit.ly/3CrQH4M

The Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, announces that they have created 40 new jobs, including 10 apprenticeships as well as skilled roles, on the back of strong business growth working with a major global brand customer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The 30 new skilled job...

01/06/2023

Port of Tilbury hosts celebration to mark
Windrush 75th anniversary and everyone is invited!
On the 22 June 1948, the Port of Tilbury welcomed 500 people from the Caribbean, who travelled for 30 days from Jamaica aboard the SS Empire Windrush, to begin a new life in Great Britain. 75 years later, on 22 June 2023, the Port will mark this anniversary by hosting a day of celebrations at the London Cruise Terminal where they first arrived.
The FREE events on Thursday 22 June, will appeal to everyone and will be a fitting celebration for Windrush75, including
• Performances by Woodside Academy steel band - ‘Woodside Steel’;
• A Windrush exhibition by Evewright;
• Workshops and talks from the National Archives;
• Ageless teenagers Caribbean Tea Dance;
• Local school visits;
• And street food available all day.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of the NHS which also falls in 2023, the Thames Clipper will run a special boat trip from Waterloo to the Port of Tilbury with guests on board representing the NHS, charities and people with Windrush connections.
Charles Hammond OBE, Chief Executive of Forth Ports said: “Everyone at the Port of Tilbury is proud of the part that the port played in the lives of the people aboard the SS Empire Windrush when they arrived 75 years ago and we are looking forward to celebrating this anniversary in the place that they first landed in the UK. We have a day of celebrations planned and everyone is welcome to come along on the 22 June.”
The Windrush75 celebrations are being funded by the Port of Tilbury and supported by Tilbury on the Thames Trust. The Thames Clipper are providing one of their boats for the event.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the cruise terminal between 9.30am until 6.30am.

18/04/2023

World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated on April 18th every year to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage, historical monuments, and archaeological sites around the world.
Having secured £340,050 development funding from the Heritage Fund in June 2022, Tilbury on the Thames Trust has since been busy putting in place a consultant team to develop the detailed plans for the 'Back on Track' project. This will see Tilbury's Grade II* Riverside Railway Station refurbished and opened to the public with interpretation and activities responding to its rich architectural, maritime and social history including the Windrush.

01/02/2023

“My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety to take heed how we commit ourself to armed multitudes for fear of treachery; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.”

As the Spanish Armada threatened invasion, Queen Elizabeth I said those words to her people in 1588 at the Port of Tilbury.

We remember her words to celebrate the around during this year’s .

27/01/2023

Hello and 🙌
Exciting news, we'll be sailing from the estuary towns to the heart of the capital on Friday 17 February. It’s time to start planning your half-term adventures!

Book your tickets now 👇
thamesclippers.com/gravesend-tilbury-london

Photo credit: Jason Arthur

04/01/2023

2023 will be the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Tilbury. Activity will be planned across the UK to celebrate Windrush Day on the 22nd June.

Lenny Henry and Tristram Hunt are among representatives of the arts to call for national celebrations

24/12/2022

Happy Christmas from the London international Cruise terminal

08/12/2022