About Gilwell Park

Gilwell Park is the home of Scouting in the UK. Visitors from all over the world enjoy visiting and staying at this historic site. It is located on the London-Essex border on the edge of Epping Forest, offers 108 acres of beautiful woodland, amazing activities, lodges and camping.

Less than 25 minutes by train from central London and just 8 minutes' drive from the M25, the location of Gilwell Park means that the great outdoors, and a great adventure, is within easy reach of the capital and far beyond.