Memorials & monuments · London
Baden-Powell’s Boot
In or near Lambourne.
Baden-Powell’s Boot — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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’s Boot is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Baden-Powell’s Boot is part of Gilwell Park, which showcases the history of the Scout movement through various exhibits and a heritage trail. Visitors can explore the park's historic locations, engage with interactive displays, and participate in guided tours that highlight the site's significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Baden-Powell’s Boot is a memorial located in London. It commemorates Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement. The memorial features a large boot, symbolising his influence on youth and outdoor activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6500, 0.0020
- 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: node/10005216805 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baden-Powell’s Boot?
- Baden-Powell’s Boot is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is Baden-Powell’s Boot?
- Baden-Powell’s Boot — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell’s Boot?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
- Is Baden-Powell’s Boot a protected site?
- Yes — Baden-Powell’s Boot is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Baden-Powell’s Boot free to visit?
- Yes, Baden-Powell’s Boot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baden-Powell’s Boot?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.