Grays Thurrock, often shortened to the simpler and easier Grays, is in the English county of Essex. It is less than 35 kilometers away from central London, and falls within the commuter belt. Local places of interest in the area include the Thameside Theatre, the Thurrock History Museum, Grays Beach and the now defunct State Cinema. There is an old lightship on Grays Beach, which is rather interesting and unusual. There are various shopping outlets in the town, as well as good bars and pubs. There is a choice of places to eat, ranging from top end restaurants to fast food places and everything in between. It is a good base from which to explore the surrounding area, and you can explore easily with car rental from VIP Cars. Cars are available at very low prices with unlimited mileage.