Public art & sculpture · London
The Unknown Scout
In or near Goffs Oak.
The Unknown Scout — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Unknown Scout is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Gilwell Park is a historic site associated with the Scout movement, featuring a heritage gallery and a trail that showcases its rich history. Visitors can explore various exhibits, participate in guided tours, and engage with interactive displays related to Scouting's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The 'Unknown Scout' was an anonymous member of The Boy Scout Association in the United Kingdom whose good turn inspired William D. Boyce to form the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6506, 0.0019
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- E4 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Chingford — 2.1 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/992841563 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Unknown Scout (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Unknown Scout?
- The Unknown Scout is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7QW), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is The Unknown Scout?
- The Unknown Scout — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Unknown Scout?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7QW.
- Is The Unknown Scout a protected site?
- Yes — The Unknown Scout is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Unknown Scout free to visit?
- Yes, The Unknown Scout is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Unknown Scout?
- The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7QW.