Memorials & monuments · South West England
Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial
In or near Arne.
Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South-East England. It honours the founder of the Boy Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell, and marks the site of the first Scout camp in 1907. The memorial reflects the historical significance of scouting in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6886, -1.9777
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH13 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/3687198889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial?
- Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH13 7EE), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial?
- Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH13 7EE.
- Is Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell First Camp Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH13 7EE.