Attraction and Days
out in Basildon
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
Battlesbridge
Antique Centre is made up of five main
buildings, including The Old Granary, on the
banks of the River Crouch, and the Haybarn,
which became the first provincial centre in the
country. Battlesbridge is the largest
Antiques Centre in Essex and also features a
Motorcycle and Penny Arcade Museum.
More Details:
Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 7RE Tel: 01268 734005
Entrance fee: Free
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The Cater Museum
Opened
in 1960 in Billericay's busy High Street,
the privately owned museum is laid out in room
settings which include a Victorian sitting room
and bedroom.
More Details:
74 High Street, Billericay, Essex CM11
Tel: 01277 622023
Opening Hours: 2-5pm Monday to Saturdays
Entrance fee: Free
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Barleylands Farm
Barleylands
Farm is a unique farm based attraction in a
countryside location. Home to the Craft
Village, Miniature Steam Railway Farm Centre and
a bi-monthly Farmers Market. Barleylands
is also the venue for the Essex Steam and
Country Show along with other activities
throughout the year.
More Details:
Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road,
Billericay, Essex. CM11 2UD Tel:
01268 290229
Opening Hours: Barleylands is open all year
round but please call before visiting to check
opening times.
Entrance fee: Farm Centre £5 per person.
Email:
info@barleylands.co.uk
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The Motorboat Museum
The
Motorboat Museum has been Britain's leading
authority on sporting and leisure motor-boats
since its creation in 1986. Many record
breakers and rare examples of boats, inboard and
outboard motors are housed in the museum.
There is also an extensive collection of
historic replica models and memorabilia.
More Details:
The Motorboat Museum, Wat Tyler Country
Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon SS16 4UH
Tel: 01268 550077
Opening Hours:10am - 4.30pm every day except
Tuesday and Wednesdays. 10am - 4.30pm every day
during school holidays.
Entrance fee: Free
Email:
webmaster@motorboatmuseum.org.uk
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Wat Tyler Country Park
Located
on the Thames Estuary Marshes, Wat Tyler Country
Park has over 120 acres of Thorn Woodlands,
Adventure Play Areas, Craft Units, Miniature
Rails a Cafe and Education Centre. The
Park is also rich in plant and animal life which
includes a number of local and nationally rare
species
More Details:
Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane,
Basildon SS16 4UH
Tel:
01268 550088
Opening Hours: Open daily 9am till 7pm. (9am till 5pm between
November 1st and March 31st)
Entrance fee: Free
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