The Civil Parish Of Basildon In Berkshire
Basildon is a civil parish in Berkshire County, England. It is made up of the small villages of Lower Basildon and Upper Basildon. The names designate their position around the River Thames as the town is conveniently located on the south-west bank of the River Thames.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Basildon
For retail therapy, the East Gate Shopping Centre in Basildon is best. It has over a hundred stores with popular names such as Debenham, Next, New Look, Superdry among others.
There are seven hotels and one B&B in this town. For a wider choice of a place to stay, guests can check the hotels in the adjacent towns of Brentwood or Wickford, but when it comes to places to eat and drink, Basildon is not far behind. It has over a hundred dining and drinking venue that includes fine dining restaurants, Chinese takeout, pie and mash joint, a fish bar, bars & grills, traditional English pubs and more.
Things To See And Do In Basildon
The town’s pride is the Basildon Park, a country house sitting in 400 acres of historic gardens and parklands set in between Pangbourne and Lower Basildon owned by the National Trust. The landscape of the Park has been painstakingly restored and maintained so that they provide magnificent views, picnic places, peaceful trails and areas where children can run and play. Winter walks are a must at Basildon Park.
Another place of interest in Basildon is the Beale Wildlife Park and Gardens. It is a 30-acre parkland along the river Thames that has a delightful mix of attractions and animals. There is a collection of birds and farm animals and small exotic animals. It also has woodlands, a landscaped garden and a play area for children. The park is also known as the “The Peacock Farm.”