Thurrock Beer & Cider Festival 2025 Logo - The Royal Hotel, Purfleet on Thames This year’s logo is the Royal Hotel, Purfleet-on-Thames which has a long history dating back to the 18th century.

It was built on the site of an earlier inn called ‘The Ship’ which occupied the site from 1769 to 1828. The Royal Hotel was built in 1828 and was originally called ‘The Bricklayer’s Arms’ as it was frequented by workers from the nearby chalk quarries and subsequently ‘The Purfleet Hotel’ from 1845 to 1872 when it became ‘The Royal Hotel’. In Victorian times it was frequented by London actors, actresses and politicians who came to Purfleet for weekends and was famous for its whitebait suppers. The ‘Royal’ name followed a visit by Edward, Prince of Wales.

Room 31 is reputedly haunted by the ghosts of a young couple. The girl was murdered by her boyfriend after an argument about his gambling habit. The room remains the least used at the hotel, as people won't sleep there.

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We’re excited to offer local businesses, community groups, and individuals the chance to get involved with this year’s Thurrock Beer and Cider Festival through our popular Keg Sponsorship opportunity.

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