Memorials & monuments · London
Baden-Powell Statue
In or near Lambourne.
Baden-Powell Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Baden-Powell Statue 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 evolution of Scouting through various exhibits and interactive displays.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Baden-Powell Statue is a memorial located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, London. It is situated within the Epping Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The statue commemorates Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6504, 0.0032
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- E4 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford — 2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00; Friday and Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00
- Official site
- www.scoutadventures.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n10005579286 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baden-Powell Statue?
- Baden-Powell Statue is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is Baden-Powell Statue?
- Baden-Powell Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
- Is Baden-Powell Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Baden-Powell Statue is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Baden-Powell Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Baden-Powell Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.