December Weekend Trail: Tilbury Town
Friday 5 December
Walk 1: 2–4:30pm
Walk 2: 4–4:30pm
Free, booking required.
Put on your Christmas jumper and join us for a festive walk to the Tilbury Lights Switch-on. Choose between a longer or a shorter torch-lit route ending at Civic Square for festive celebrations into the evening.
Walk Information:
- Start points:
Walk 1: Tilbury Town Train Station (Dock Rd side), 2pm, for longer 4-mile walk of local area
Walk 2: Tilbury Town Train Station (Dock Rd side), 4pm, for short torch-lit walk to Xmas lights - End: Civic Square, Tilbury RM18 8AD
- Duration: 3 hours (Walk 1) and 30 minutes (Walk 2)
- Distance: Up to 4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Walk Team: Nicole, Joan, Lesley
Switch-On Timetable:
- 4.30pm: Santa arrives in Civic Square
- 4.30 – 6pm: Schools on the stage
- 6pm: Lights switch-on
- Until 10pm: Festivities in Civic Square
At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.
By rail
Tilbury Town Train station is served by trains which run between Fenchurch Street and Southend Central every 30 minutes
By bus
Tilbury Town is well served by buses from the local area
By car
Limited on-street parking nearby Tilbury Town train station. Please note Civic Square will be closed from 2pm as the evening’s event is set up.
Walk 2 (the shorter walk) is on made paths, suitable for wheelchair and buggy users. Toilets can be accessed and refreshments purchased at Tilbury Lights Switch-on Event in the Library at the end of the walk.
T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk
Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the event in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.
