Basildon is located in south Essex. It was designated as a New Town after World War II in 1948 to accommodate the expanding London population. Basildon was created from four small villages; Pitsea, Laindon, Basildon and Vange. The Basildon district was formed in 1974, and includes two neighbouring towns, Billericay and Wickford, as well as rural villages and settlements in the surrounding countryside. The town centre boasts many High Street chainstores and independent local retailers. As well as shops and coffee houses in East Walk there's the added advantage of Eastgate Shopping Centre, home to over 100 retailers, including one of the largest Debenhams stores in the UK. Further outlets can be found at Westgate Shopping Park. There’s also a market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and household goods. A significant number of residents commute to London, and the town has excellent transport links by both rail and road. Located in the north of the town is the Festival Leisure Park. It includes several restaurants, a bowling and arcade centre, two hotels, a twelve screen cinema, two premium health clubs. Festival Leisure Park is affectionately known locally as Bas Vegas Just a short stroll away are the 250 acres of Gloucester Park. The park is home to the town's main swimming pool, an athletics ground, cricket and football pitches, a bowling green, tennis courts and a fishing lake. Countryside walks can be enjoyed in over 450 acres of nature trail beginning at Dunton Hills in the south-west corner, continuing through the woodland of Lincewood to Marks Hill and finally to Willow Park. Langdon Hills Country Park is another popular attraction, as is the Wat Tyler Country Park at Pitsea. The park boasts the National Motorboat Museum, a Marina, art and craft shops, Tudor houses and a miniature narrow gauge railway.
Attraction
Cascade Ice Rinks
Glide3 Hovercraft Experience
Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Motorboat Museum
Wat Tyler Country Park
Budget
Campanile Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn Basildon (Festival Park) *book online*
Travelodge Basildon *book online*
Care Home
Evelyn May House
Woodbury Court
Cinema
Classes
Club
Council
Dentist
Danacre Dental Practice
Felmores Dental Surgery
Great Knightleys Dental Clinic
Doctor
Dr A J L Holman
Dr J Mampilly
Dr N G Newport
Matching Green Surgery
Estate Agent
John Fisk & Co
Morgan & Lord Property Services
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Club Kingswood
David Lloyd Leisure
Market
A127 Giant Car Boot
Basildon Market
Performing Arts
Danceworld Stageschool
Star Struck Theatre School
Towngate Theatre & Conference Centre
Pub and Bar
Holiday Inn Basildon
Toby Carvery
Restaurant
Chillies
Frankie & Benny's
Holiday Inn Basildon
Junction (Basildon)
Romano's
Toby Carvery
Solicitor
Taxi
1 To 1 Radio Cars
Basildon Minibus Hire
Basildon Taxi Cabs
Chris Cowley Ltd
First Class Cars
Handycars
Theatre
Towngate Theatre & Conference Centre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Basildon & Pitsea CC (Cricket)
Essex Roads CC (Cycling)
Shops
A World Of Flowers
Datasharp Connects
Jane Marie Florist Ltd
Boots
Robert Munt
Nevenden Nursery & Garden Centre
Greenwise Nurseries
Manor Gardens
Aquatic & Pet Shop
Weston Opticians Ltd
Linzi
Base
Waterstones
Staples
Halfords
BodyShop
Manor Hobbies and Crafts
Holland and Barratt
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Mothercare
Superdrug
B&Q
Dreams
Homebase
Rowlands Pharmacy
Tasty Buds
The Cornish Oggy Oggy Pasty Co
Pets At Home
Sunflowers
Home Fayre Ltd
Tumbletown
Direct Specs
Mac’s Golf
Creative Music Store
Artistically Lead Ltd
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Glide3 Hovercraft Experience(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Basildon
Holiday Inn Basildon (1.13 miles)
The Holiday Inn Basildon hotel provides the perfect venue for conference meetings in Basildon. The hotel also caters for weddings and parties via our stylish function rooms.
... More | visit websiteCampanile Hotel (1.20 miles)
This friendly, family-style hotel & restaurant is situated next to the city centre and industrial areas in Basildon. The Campanile Hotel in Basildon is the perfect choice for both leisure and ... More
Travelodge Basildon (1.26 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Basildon South (1.36 miles)
Premier Inn Basildon (East Mayne) (2.11 miles)
Travelodge Brentwood (4.14 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Travelodge Thurrock M25 (4.72 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Orsett Hall Hotel and Conference Centre (4.96 miles)
Set In 13 acres of Essex countryside,The Orsett Hall Hotel and Conference centre offers the perfect setting for Weddings,Conferences and Banqueting.The Hotel has 30 Executive rooms and 3 Luxurious suite ... More
The Chichester Hotel (5.07 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (5.97 miles)
Situated in Wickford this lodge is located close to basildon zoo, basildon leisure park and southend and chelmsford shopping centres. only eight miles to the east, southend on sea offers ... More
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