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Donations can either be\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://fundraise.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003Emade online\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eor using the donations box at reception.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Heritage Trail","id":null,"url":"/about-us/our-history/gilwell-park/heritage-trail/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Self-guided Gilwell Park Heritage Trail","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGuided Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe offer a guided tour of Gilwell Park, which\u0027ll help you explore the sites fascinating 600-year history. The full tour takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete, however we can offer a condensed version if needed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDue to the rural nature of the site, some areas involve crossing rough or uneven ground. In wet weather it can also be muddy. We\u0027d recommend wearing walking boots or wellies. If walking or moving on uneven surfaces would be difficult anyone in your group, please let us know and we can adapt the route as needed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis service is available free of charge, however we welcome donations towards the ongoing cost of maintaining the Heritage Collection. Donations can be\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://fundraise.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003Emade online\u003C/a\u003E, where you can select Heritage Support from the drop-down list. You can also make donations at Gilwell Park receptions or send a cheque made payable to The Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease email \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:heritage@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022heritage email\u0022\u003Eheritage@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E to discuss your requirements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETalks\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Heritage Service are able to offer a range of talks at Gilwell Park, by visiting groups in the local area or over a digital platform such as Zoom. Topics currently available include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWomen, war and Wolf Cubs: the development of Scouts during the First World War\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe story of Scouting, from 1908 to 1920\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGilwell Park: from medieval manor to Scouts wonderland 600 years of history\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBrownsea Island: the birthplace of a Movement\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis service is available free of charge, however we welcome donations towards the ongoing cost of maintaining the Heritage Collection.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://fundraise.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003EYou can donate online\u003C/a\u003E, by selecting Heritage Support from the drop-down list. You can also make donations at Gilwell Park receptions or send a cheque made payable to The Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease email \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:heritage@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022heritage email\u0022\u003Eheritage@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E to discuss your requirements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EVisiting Gilwell Park\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003ETravel\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003ENearest train station/bus station: Chingford station is on the Transport for London Weaver Line, travel time from Liverpool Street Station is about 28 minutes.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EWalking to Gilwell Park: there is a footpath/pavement from Chingford to 50m from the Gilwell Park drive. Please take care walking on the road for this last section.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EParking: Visitor car parking in\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EBranchet\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0car park, off the right side of the main drive.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E///lives.forest.stack\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EElectric car charging points are available in the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EBranchet\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0car park.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EOpening\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Etimes\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW23786512 BCX8\u0022\u003EDay visitors:\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0the site is open to day visitors from 9am \u2013 6pm, Monday \u2013 Sunday. 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Some areas are only accessible across fields which are uneven and may not be suitable for wheelchairs, particularly after wet weather when the ground will be muddy. 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