About
Gilwell Park, world famous home to the Scouts movement.
Close to London but with the tranquillity of a woodland location, Gilwell Park is famous throughout the world for its Scouting heritage, beautiful setting and stunning range of activities.
With modern lodges, plenty of open camping space and spectacular views of the capital, we have 108 acres available for fun and adventure and for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors.
Heritage visits
Looking to visit Gilwell Park to find out more about it's fascinating 600 year history? We welcome UK and international day visitors to explore the estate, discover its historic landscape and deep connection to Scouting. Plan your visit by checking out our heritage trail, guided tours, talks and more.
Address: Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW 020 8138 0191
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 39
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Double Room | £90.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Executive Room | £100.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Family Room | £110.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
| Single Room | £65.00 per person per night (breakfast included) |
| Single Room without bathroom | £55.00 per person per night (breakfast included) |
| Twin Room | £90.00 per room per night (breakfast included) |
*Double Rooms and Executive Rooms have a supplement for single occupancy.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Wheelchair user accessible
- Wheel-in Shower
Catering
- Additional Meal Details
- Banqueting
- Bar meals
- Cafe
- Cater for vegetarians
- Half board supplement (£)
- Restaurant
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special diets catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Cot
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities
- Central heating throughout
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Licensed for civil marriages
- Night porter
- Number of Shared Bathrooms
- Separate guests' lounge
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- Cater exclusively for vegetarians
- Country house
- Film or TV location
- In countryside
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Room / Unit Features
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Ground floor bedrooms available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
Specialist Features
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
- Special provisions for cyclists
- Special provisions for walkers
Travel & Trade
- Packed lunches available
- Wi-fi available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Gilwell Park is five minutes from Junction 26 of the M25 and just 25 minutes from central London by train.
By road – Junction 26 of the M25 is less the five minutes by car from Gilwell Park. Gilwell Park has ample onsite parking free of charge to customers.
Please note that some guests have found difficulties using certain Sat Nav systems to find Gilwell Park – we therefore recommend if it is your first visit to us that you plan your route in advance. You may find it helpful to download and print a free step-by-step travel plan from the AA (Gilwell Park are not responsible for any content from third-party websites).
Public Transport Directions
Gilwell Park is five minutes from Junction 26 of the M25 and just 25 minutes from central London by train.
Travel to mainline Chingford Station. Take a taxi for a 3 minute journey or cross over the road onto station road, turn right and walk for one minute before turning left onto Bury Road. Then proceed to talk along Bury Road for 15 minutes. Turn left when you see the sign for The Scout Association. Walk down the drive and report to main reception.
By rail – Chingford Station offers a direct service to/from London Liverpool Street with a journey time of less than half an hour. Trains are every 15 minutes throughout the day.
By tube – Take the Victoria Line to Walthamstow Central, then take the over ground service direct to Chingford from the same station. The over ground train service from Walthamstow to Chingford is around 8 minutes and Chingford is the last stop on the line.
