About Basildon - Basildon was created primarily as an 'overspill' town to relieve the overpopulated areas of East London, and also to provide essential services and modern accommodation for a scattered local population.
Shopping - Basildon town centre is a large pedestrianised shopping precinct that includes the Eastgate indoor shopping centre. The town also has two markets. Basildon, which operates every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Pitsea, which operates every Wednesday, Friday (second hand only), Saturday and Sunday.
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Things to do and Tourst Information - Gloucester Park is the largest park with an area covering around 250 acres.and is home to the town's main swimming pool and some of its other sports facilities. Langdon Hills Country Park with its views of the Thames and beyond is another popular attraction, as is the Wat Tyler Country Park at Pitsea. Set in 125 acres of unspoilt countryside, the park boasts the National Motorboat Museum, Marina, Art and Craft shops, Tudor houses and a 10.25" miniature narrow gauge railway.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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