Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Basildon

Basildon is a city in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 144,859 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 77 parks, 53 churches, 49 forts & heritage and 22 museums. The must-see places are St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead (6 km), Horndon (8 km) and Grove House Wood (8 km).

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Basildon at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 144,859
Coordinates
51.5684° N, 0.4578° E
Places within 50 km
258 (258 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Basildon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basildon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Basildon

84 parks within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is Horndon (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Basildon

60 churches within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basildon

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is Hadleigh Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Basildon

27 museums within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is Upminster Tithe Barn (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basildon

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is Norsey Wood (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Basildon

14 treks within 100 km of Basildon. The closest is The Ridgeway (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Basildon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basildon
  2. 10 km Shotgate Park · park, Kent
  3. 11 km Norsey Wood · nature spot, Greater London
  4. 4 km St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead · church, Greater London
  5. 11 km Horndon · park, Greater London
  6. 3 km Grove House Wood · park, Greater London
  7. 8 km Back to Basildon

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How to reach Basildon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basildon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7784Horndon (8 km)
    Churches5360St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4955Hadleigh Castle (13 km)
    Museums2227Upminster Tithe Barn (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1821Norsey Wood (9 km)
    Treks1314The Ridgeway (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs910Nasir Mosque (25 km)
    Temples66Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Blue Bell Hill (33 km)
    Beaches & coast23Canvey Lake (13 km)
    Buddhist sites12London Buddhist Centre (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (40 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (41 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (42 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (48 km)

    Basildon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basildon?

    St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead (church, about 6 km), Horndon (park, about 8 km), Grove House Wood (park, about 8 km), Norsey Wood (nature spot, about 9 km), Shotgate Park (park, about 10 km), St Mary the Virgin Church, South Benfleet (church, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basildon?

    258 places on Spotwander: 77 parks, 53 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Basildon?

    Horndon, about 8 km by road; Grove House Wood (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Basildon?

    St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead, about 6 km by road; St Mary the Virgin Church, South Benfleet (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basildon?

    Hadleigh Castle, about 13 km by road; Cliffe Fort (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basildon?

    Start in Basildon, visit Shotgate Park, then Norsey Wood, then St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead, then Horndon, then Grove House Wood, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basildon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

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