Places worth the detour in Basildon

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Basildon, United Kingdom, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Hadleigh Farm. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Parks & cemeteries3 Ruins & the uncanny1 Nature & landscapes1 Fun & leisure1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Hadleigh Farm

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in the United Kingdom

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2.Hadleigh Castle

Built landmarks · 13th century · Hidden gem

Grade I listed castle in Castle Point, Essex, England, UK

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3.Ingatestone Hall

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Country house in Essex, England, UK

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4.Two Tree Island

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve

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5.RHS Garden, Hyde Hall

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Public garden in Essex, England

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6.Labworth Café

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Cafe on Canvey Island built by Ove Arup

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7.Rayleigh Windmill

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Grade II listed windmill in Rayleigh, Essex, England, UK

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8.Stock Windmill

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Windmill in Stock, Chelmsford, England, UK

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9.Vange Hill

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in United Kingdom

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