What to do in Basildon

Activities, attractions and tours

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What to do in Basildon

Popular places to visit

Festival Leisure Park

Enjoy a stop at Festival Leisure Park, an entertaining place to visit in Basildon. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Festival Leisure Park

Hollywood Bowl Basildon

You can enjoy the entertainment at Hollywood Bowl Basildon during your trip to Basildon. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Hollywood Bowl Basildon

Langdon Hills Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Langdon Hills Country Park, a lovely green space in Basildon. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Langdon Hills Country Park

Eastgate Shopping Centre

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Basildon. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

High Sports

Catch an event at High Sports during your trip to Basildon. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

High Sports

Westley Heights Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Westley Heights Country Park, a lovely green space in Basildon. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Westley Heights Country Park

Wat Tyler Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wat Tyler Country Park, a lovely green space in Basildon. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Wat Tyler Country Park

Festival Wakeboard Park

Bring the family to Festival Wakeboard Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Basildon. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Festival Wakeboard Park

Wat Tyler Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wat Tyler Park, a lovely green space in Basildon. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Wat Tyler Park

Day trip destinations from Basildon

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Brentwood

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Horndon-on-the-Hill

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Vange

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Rawreth

Frequently asked questions

Is Basildon worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Basildon is visit Festival Leisure Park. Check this top sight off your agenda, then experience more of this area's fishing and walking trails.
How do I spend a day in Basildon?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Festival Leisure Park and Thorney Bay Beach. Then, tour other parts of Basildon for a bite to eat and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Basildon?
You can't go home without exploring Festival Leisure Park, ranked the top tourist attraction in Basildon.
Is three days enough to stay in Basildon?
You can easily visit leading attractions like Festival Leisure Park, Hollywood Bowl Basildon and Dutch Cottage Museum with a three-day break in Basildon. On average, most travellers plan three days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a while longer and venture to London.
Is Basildon a walkable city?
With awesome attractions like Festival Leisure Park close by, Basildon is very much a place to enjoy on foot. Want to visit some cool neighbourhoods a walkable distance from the city centre? Laindon is around 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Basildon with kids?
Planning what to do in Basildon with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have teenagers or little ones, there are plenty of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them happy here.

What to do in Basildon for adults?
Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre is one of the best things to do in Basildon. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Basildon?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Basildon is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can experience without reaching into your pocket. Festival Leisure Park is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.