Take in the lakeside beauty of Basildon
Enjoy the festivals and other features of Basildon. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the lake, bars and football games. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Basildon
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Basildon a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Festival Leisure Park (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- Cliffe Pools (7.4 mi / 12 km)
- Upminster Golf Club (9 mi / 14.5 km)
- Old MacDonalds Farm (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
- Adventure Island (11.3 mi / 18.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Basildon
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Basildon is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Langdon Hills Country Park (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park (5 mi / 8 km)
- Hanningfield Reservoir (5.9 mi / 9.5 km)
- Hutton Country Park (6.2 mi / 10 km)
- Thorney Bay Beach (6.7 mi / 10.9 km)
- Hockley Woods (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
Travelling to and around Basildon
The nearest airport is in London (SEN-Southend), located 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to London (LCY-London City), which is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Basildon Station, Laindon Station and Basildon Pitsea Station are the main stations in the area.