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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Baden-Powell Bust

In or near Lambourne.

Free admission

Baden-Powell Bust is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Gilwell Park - 2007 - geograph.org.uk - 3472576

Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Chingford · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Baden-Powell Bust is a public memorial in Essex, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Epping Forest parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area E4.

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Official information

Gilwell Park is a historic site associated with the Scout movement, featuring a heritage trail that highlights 29 significant locations. Visitors can explore the Hirsch Family Adventure Gallery, which showcases the development of Scouting over time, and participate in guided tours to learn more about the park's rich history.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Scouting in Oklahoma has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.6500, 0.0020
County
Essex
Parish
Waltham Abbey
Postcode
E4 7QW
Parliamentary constituency
Epping Forest
Nearest railway station
Chingford2 km
Opening
Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00; Friday and Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baden-Powell Bust?
Baden-Powell Bust is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
What is Baden-Powell Bust?
Baden-Powell Bust is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Baden-Powell Bust?
The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
Is Baden-Powell Bust a protected site?
Yes — Baden-Powell Bust is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Baden-Powell Bust free to visit?
Yes, Baden-Powell Bust is free to enter.
How do I get to Baden-Powell Bust?
The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.