Campsites · London
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre
In or near Goffs Oak.
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford · 2.0 km
About
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is a campsite located in england london. Address: London, E4 7QW. Campsite listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Pitch availability, facilities (toilets, showers, electric hookup) and seasonal opening vary — confirm directly.
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Official information
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is a historic site known for its Scouting heritage and outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the estate, engage in various land and water-based activities, and learn about the history of Scouting through interactive exhibits. The centre offers accommodations and facilities for camping and group activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is a campsite located in London, postcode E4. Owned by The Scout Association, it serves as a hub for scouting activities and outdoor experiences. The site offers various facilities for camping and group activities, catering to both scouts and non-scouts alike. Visitors can expect a range of amenities suited for outdoor recreation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6503, 0.0019
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- E4 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Phone
- 020 8138 0191
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford — 2 km
- Opening
- Sunday to Thursday 8am-6pm; Friday to Saturday 8am-8pm
- Official site
- www.scoutadventures.org.uk
Sources
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre?
- Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre?
- Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
- How do I get to Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
- Who owns Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre?
- Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is owned by The Scout Association.
- Is Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.