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A127 from M25 Junction 29, A130 then A127 from Chelmsford. |
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 Basildon
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Basildon, once
a series of villages until the new town was built, started
in 1950, after some local opposition.
With one of the largest
pedestrianised areas in the country, covering much of the
town centre. Shopping is concentrated in two major centres,
Eastgate and Westgate.
The town has a theatre
with occasional art exhibitions, a multi-screen cinema, bowling,
and pubs and clubs.
Not much for the visitor
in the town, the most interesting places are out in the countryside.
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Map of Basildon |
What
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Basildon Tourist Attractions
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Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, SS16 4UH,
125 acres of woodland, meadows, and grasslands with a Motorboat
Museum (see below), play area, cafe..Open: 09:00-Dusk Tel: 01268
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Motorboat Museum, in Wat Tyler Country Park, the history
of motorboats from early steam launches to modern offshore powerboats.
Open: 10:00-16:30 Thu-Mon, daily in school holidays. Tel:01268
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Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve, Third Avenue, Lower
Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EB. 400 acres of Nature Reserve,
once small plots used by East Enders from London and had homes
on the land, one remains. Museum on the social history of the
pltlands, displays, shop. Open: Tue-Sun Tel: 01268 419103 |
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Where
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Festival Leisure Park Pipps Hill Rd South Basildon SS14 3WB MAP
The Premier Travel Inn Basildon (Festival Park) is in a fantastic location, ideal for both business and leisure! Bluewater and Lakeside are only 15 minutes drive away - perfect for a leisurely shopping trip.
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Festival Leisure Park Festival Way Basildon SS14 3WB
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5, Maltings Road Battlesbridge near Basildon SS11 7RF MAP
Quality accommodation in the village of Battlesbridge, famous for its Antique shops. Nestling on the banks of the River Crouch, an idylic countryside setting, but close to the Towns of Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend. On the A130..
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Around
The Basildon Area
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| Visit historic
Colchester or enjoy the seaside
holiday resort of Southend |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Billericay (4.67 miles) Canvey Island (5.33 miles) East Tilbury (7.95 miles) Brentwood (8.54 miles) Grays (9.87 miles) Southend (10.05 miles) Gravesend (10.47 miles) Chelmsford (11.07 miles) Rochester (13.03 miles) Cobham (13.33 miles) Chatham (13.42 miles) |
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Area
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0870 4786316
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