The 30 Best Exploring in Grays

“That was a first-class service from Salman. efficient, helpful and friendly team member. No matter, I ask he is always very patient and professional. Happy to recommend Grays Travel limited who looking good price and advice. Thank you! Like”

“Took my 3 year old and was pleasantly surprised plenty to do here, lots of space, parking charges ok and the cafe was nice. Would definitely recommend it if you are in the area and want to give the kids a run!”

“Rooms are clean, kitchen area and bathrooms both spotless, all looks quite new. The room is basic with a comfortable bed and a wardrobe, it is as described. Easy to find, right on the high street.”

“Sheree did all of our floral arrangements for our December 2024 wedding, including bouquets, top table arrangements, table flowers, cake decorations, and petal confetti. We absolutely cannot recommend Sheree highly enough! She was lovely to work with, from when we first met her right up to the big day. Always really responsive with texts / emails, and happy to take our ideas and run with them! We had so many compliments on all of our florals, and so many people asking to take them home after the ceremony. My bouquet travelled with me on our honeymoon, and still looked and smelled amazing after a week living in a large jug at the hotel. Sheree was happy to advise us what worked with our colour palette and what was in season, and the results were gorgeous. The pine and eucalyptus which we used smelled incredible for weeks afterwards, and all of the delicate florals were so fresh and perfectly chosen for the big day.”

“Just got my piercing done and I couldn't be happier! The staff were super professional and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The piercing itself looks amazing, exactly what I wanted, and the aftercare advice was clear and helpful. The studio was clean and welcoming, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Definitely a 5-star service—highly recommend if you're thinking about getting pierced!”

“Well, what an absolute amazing fine talented artist, literally from start to finish Nick helped me remove an awful old tattoo over a period, with he’s laser removal skills, and then replace with a beautiful new sleeve. Which I also let Nick design for me, once I had given him some ideas he literally created a master piece of drawings, he’s attention to detail is out of this world so I left him solely to design my sleeve. I cannot recommend him enough, he’s an absolute GOAT tattooist and I would never go anywhere else xx”

“Clara was wonderful, the work is perfect and unique. Bang on the style I wanted and she timed it perfectly for the time window. It’s always telling when a team at work are having fun together and that was really evident”

“Got a sleeve started by Peng and it’s my favourite tattoo in the world. Absolutely fantastic work and I can’t wait to continue!”

“I had the most amazing experience at Misty Rose Tattoos! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so calming and welcoming—I felt right at home, like I had found my people. I worked with Kat, and she was an absolute dream of an artist. We had a consultation weeks before my appointment, where we came up with an initial design, and then she put her own creative spin on it. You could tell she was genuinely excited about the piece, and her passion for tattooing was so evident. She’s down-to-earth, hilarious, and completely honest, which I truly appreciated. I was there from 10 AM to 4 PM, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a tattoo shop. Kat and I watched some of our favorite shows to pass the time, got to know each other, and she worked her little toosh off to bring my vision to life. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend Misty Rose Tattoos, and I’ll absolutely be booking again! If you're looking for talented artists, a warm and welcoming space, and an all-around fantastic experience, this is the place to go!”

“I recently stumbled upon this gem, and I'm so glad I did. I actually spotted it from the bus, and it was easy to find from there. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. The staff was not only friendly but also very knowledgeable, offering some top-notch recommendations that were right up my alley. I also really enjoyed the fantastic smoking lounge downstairs—it's the perfect spot to relax.”

“Wow! I made an appointment at this tattoo studio because of the good Google ratings and the fast responses on my request. The job sounded tricky for me: touch up my existing, 25 year old tattoo and change it from colour to black. After entering the small studio and a welcome I realized pictures on the wall: Ed Sheeran, Jose Mourinho... Famous customers trusted that studio. My tattoo took around 2 hours and I am absolutely amazed with the result and also the patience the artist draw line by line. Everything looked hygienic. So simply a recommendation - what an amazing studio. I will come back. Thank you so much!”

“Top service highly recommended for professionalism and quality Unisex salon”

“had a great experience being tattooed here by the lovely kieran, very sentimental tattoos done with care and precision. the space is very welcoming with artists chatting to you, the owner is lovely and it was just an extremely chilled tattoo experience in an inclusive space. Highly recommend!”

“Delicious food& lovely, warm atmosphere! The staff are so accommodating and the interior is lovely, a must visit.”

“What an experience, one of our group had a pretty rubbish day and they looked after us so well and spoilt us! Not to mention the food was absolutely insane and amazing value for money - would love to come back soon! Thank you so much for an incredible evening”

“My husband and I needed a quick breakfast near kings cross station, Google brought us here. It was a perfect last breakfast in the UK. Pancakes were amazing and “The Number 2” was just what we wanted! Service was super friendly and quick, coffees were tasty. Great experience overall.”

“Ady was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Communication was clear and quick throughout, and everything was exactly as described. The whole process felt smooth and hassle-free. Really appreciate the professionalism and would happily buy from Ady again. Highly recommended!”

“I joined the drawing course at Sunny Art Academy and couldn’t be happier with my experience! The tutors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about art, guiding students through every step with clear explanations and practical demonstrations. The course builds a strong foundation in key skills like proportion, perspective, and shading, while also encouraging personal creativity. The studio itself is welcoming and inspiring, with a friendly atmosphere that makes learning enjoyable. I’ve noticed real improvement in my drawing ability in just a few weeks, and each lesson leaves me excited to keep practising. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend Sunny Art Academy – it’s one of the best art schools in London!”

“Best Indian food I’ve experienced with best service Wish all Indian restaurants were like this, they always treat you with respect and deliver the best as i’ve been using this restaurant time to time over the period of 4 years ( and wish them the best )”

“Always had good quality food and service. Never had any issues.”

“The sale assistant guided me perfectly toward the best option to resolve the issue I had and the response from costumer service was very fast . I couldn’t thank enough for your help . lakeside Kurt Geiger team where absolutely fabulous in helping me with my matter the assistant and also the manager . Much apreciate . I love the bags and also shoes from them and I am never scared if anything happens to them I will be let down . I think Kurt Geiger has the best costumer service I ever met as is not the first time when I had an issue and they are sorting it out at their best . Thank you so much . Kind Regards, Loredana.”

“Great experience at Dreams today. Vanessa was very helpful when we needed advice for a small headboard fix, and we left completely sorted. We have always trusted Dreams for quality and service, and we'll happily return when we are ready for our next bed.”

“Ali was really great. Friendly and considerate and the team there are very caring. Helped me feel relaxed and comfortable. I'd recommend them 100%”

“Being a larger man I was dreading drudging around lakeside being told " we only do your size online" so when I walked into N A Menswear on Saturday 23/03/24 I spoke to a very well dressed chap ( I an sorry I didn't get his or the lady who helped me Sunday) who couldn't do enough to help. He found the biggest jacket in the shop, but was not big enough, so he was on the phone and found a black suit, to be collected by a colleague on her way in on Sunday. I tried the 3 piece suit on and as he was aware I needed it on Tuesday he turned up the trousers while we waited . I can't thank N A Menswear of lakeside enough for your personal assistance in purchasing this suit and I will highly recommended that they come to you first. Thank you again.”

“Wife and I just went in to just browse very close to the shop's closing time. The manager helped us answer all the questions we had and also ensured that I can try a pair even though we were feeling guilty that the shop was close to closing time. The service she provided was not rushed at all and she took the time to help with size and we left purchasing my first ever Timberlands. Very happy customers!”

“I walked in here for the first time in 9 years and it had changed drastically, in a positive way. I was greeted with smiles which instantly lifted my mood. I came in here for the pool, which I must say, is the best pool table I’ve played on, immaculate. The service was second to none, and il be coming back.”

“Great place to purchase coats and sports wear the only thing which can improve is catering for sizes for bigger women it's a shame I couldn't get a coat as the sizes aren't large enough I really liked there coats but sizes were small only if they done sizes like 20, 22, 24 and 26 I would of definitely purchased”

“Excellent customer service at Clarks Thurrock Lakeside from Ayesha. A very busy store. I wanted to try some different styles of shoes. Ayesha was brilliant in advising the best shoes that matched what I was looking for and provided me with the various sizes. What made her brilliant was that she knew the products and was patient whilst I tried on the shoes. No rushing and very polite and professional!”

“We visited here for Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas. We were a large group of 10 (adults and children). The venue was beautifully decorated for the festive season. Food was delicious and offered alternatives for the vegetarians in our group. Joe Banana was the entertainer for the afternoon and he did not disappoint. The Father Christmas was very good. Plenty of activities for the children to keep them occupied. Would definitely return.”