Home to nearly 120,000 people, Basildon in Essex is only 26 miles from London where many of its residents commute on a daily basis. The Eastgate Shopping Centre is the focus for most of the multiple retailers’ stores such as the Early Learning Centre, although many of the independent Basildon shops selling toys can be found in the streets around the edges.
Shops selling model railways, construction kits, teddy bears or gifts & gadgets are always busy places, and whilst there's no dedicated toy shop in Basildon, the town's residents can find a good selection of toys and gifts in many of the local chain stores or gift shops.
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