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Basildon is situated in the county of Essex, in the south east of Britain, approximately 12 miles south of Chelmsford and 26 miles east of London. It has a population of approximately 104,600 people. The town is an industrial hub with chemicals, printing, automotive engineering and clothing being the main industries. Basildon has great transport links to London and many of its residents commute to the capital every day for work, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director ofwww.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes website.

Basildon owes its early growth, from a community of not more than 200 residents, to the construction of the railways in the nineteenth century and later as one of the 8 new towns planned under the 1946 New Towns Act its development has continued. In 1949, Basildon was formed as a new town from the union of numerous smaller communities and expanded to cater to the growing population of London.

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Things To See And Do In Basildon:

Wat Tyler Country Park: The Wat Tyler Country Park covers more than 125 acres of woodland and marsh. It is home to a huge collection of animals and plants including some of the very rare types like shrill carder bee, roesels bush cricket and emerald damselfly. Due to these rare species, the park is ranked as a place of Special Scientific Interest so as to properly look after this valuable wildlife reserve.

Basildon Golf Club: Basildon Golf Club was established in 1964 after the local district council and Basildon golfing society agreed to its establishment. This18-hole golf course covers an area of 6236 yards and is pretty challenging for even the best of golfers. The venue features a relaxing clubhouse where golfers can enjoy a meal and a drink after playing the game.

Langdon Visitor’s Centre: Langdon Visitor’s Centre consists of more than 450 acres of ancient meadows and woodland with a network of footpaths and bridleways. This is a great place to spend a few hours with the entire family. Facilities at the venue include a visitor centre offering snacks, hot/cold drinks and bathroom facilities.

Motorboat Museum: The museum is known worldwide for its large, detailed variety of leisure and sports motorboats and related items. Founded in the year 1986, Motorboat Museum is a must-visit place in Basildon for anyone interested in motorboats.

St. Martins Bell Tower: This is an amazing free-standing steel and glass tower consisting of more than 300 sq metre of glass. St. Martins Bell Tower was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in March 1999. It features six antique bells from the obsolete St. Nicholas Church in Colchester, in addition to two new bells. The tower is sure to appeal to anybody interested in historic architecture.

Famous People Born In Basildon:

Though a small town, Basildon has produced a number of world famous people over the years. Some of the biggest names include professional rugby player Garry Bettis, footballer James Tomkins, boxer Terry Marsh, actress Joan Sims, educationalist Tony Way and comedy writer/actor Tony Way.

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