Basildon is enjoying a period of regeneration and redevelopment, making it an exciting up and coming
conference,
meeting and
events destination.
Being in proximity to the capital is a distinct advantage for those delegates not wanting to travel too far but wishing to take advantage of the open space and tranquility available in this Essex town. Combining both modern living with culture and heritage, Basildon offers
meeting planners the best of both worlds and more, what with being close to coastal and country locations ideal for
teambuilding events and
corporate activities.
Basildon is easy to reach via motorway routes leading to the A127 or A13, via good rail links from London and via flights into London airports, especially Stansted or London City airports for international delegates.
One of the most remarkable new
conference venues available is the
Wat Tyler Centre which is set against the 125 acre backdrop of Wat Tyler Country Park and the south Essex marshes. With state-of-the-art facilities and contemporary spaces for
conferences,
meetings,
training events and
exhibitions, this
venue can accommodate up to 250 delegates and provides an unparalleled setting for any
event.
The Freight House is a
historic building and leading
venue for
conferences,
events,
exhibitions and
weddings. A range of
conference suites and
meeting rooms offer capacity for up to 210 delegates. The
Thameside Complex is a multi-purpose arts
venue incorporating a theatre, versatile
meeting rooms and
exhibition space, ideal for larger
conferences and
training events, whilst the
Towngate Theatre also provides a variety of flexible
meeting spaces with capacity for up to 546 delegates. The
Basildon Centre offers
meeting rooms perfect for both large and small
events with the main
conference suite catering for up to 200 delegates and
sporting venue Basildon Sporting Village provides 2
meeting rooms alongside a 750 seat athletics
stadium.
Basildon hotels include
The Belvedere, which sits in 20 acres of green belt land and offers 3
conference suites perfect for
weddings,
conferences and
exhibitions,
Holiday Inn Basildon, with its
banqueting suite and 9
meeting spaces for up to 300 delegates, and
The Thurrock Hotel with its 6
meeting rooms and 3
conference suites ideal for
training and
teambuilding events,
conferences,
meetings and
weddings.