Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, Poole

Name: Statue of Robert Baden-Powell
Address: Poole, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Poole

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A statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting, is installed on the Quay in Poole harbour, Dorset on the south coast of England. The statue, erected in 2008, is a life-size bronze of Robert Baden-Powell by sculptor David Annand. It portrays Baden-Powell in his scout uniform, seated on a log as if for a campfire, with a pair of log seats either side which "allow easy access for photo opportunities". ()

Coordinates: 50°42'43"N, 1°59'9"W

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Statue of Robert Baden-Powell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolphin Shopping Centre, Baiter Park, St James' Church, Port of Poole.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole
13 min walk • The Dolphin Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Poole, Dorset, England, formerly known as the Arndale Centre. The shopping centre adjoins Poole Bus Station.
0.7 miE
Park
Baiter Park, Poole
18 min walk • Baiter Park is a waterfront area of Poole, Dorset. Baiter Park is part of Harbourside Park along with Whitecliff Park. The park is bordered to the north by Labrador Drive and Catalina Drive and to the south by the edge of Poole Harbour and Parkstone Bay.
~990 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James' Church, Poole
5 min walk • St James is a Church of England parish church in Poole on the south coast of England, in the ceremonial county of Dorset. The church is located in the historic quarter of the town, near Poole Quay.
~270 ftSE
Harbor
Port of Poole, Poole
2 min walk • The Port of Poole is a cross channel port on Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, South West England. Along with Weymouth Harbour, Poole has the other major Channel Port in Dorset.
~1850 ftN
Church
Poole Methodist Church, Poole
9 min walk • Poole Methodist Church is a nineteenth-century Methodist church on Poole High Street in Dorset, England. An extension to the church was nominated for the 2016 Carbuncle Cup for "the ugliest building in the United Kingdom completed in the last 12 months".
~710 ftW
History museum, Museum
Poole Museum, Poole
4 min walk • Poole Museum is a local history museum situated on the Lower High Street in the Old Town area of Poole, Dorset, and is part of the Borough of Poole Museum Service.
1.2 miE
50°42'49"N • 1°57'33"W
Parkstone Bay Marina, Poole
30 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Lighthouse, Poole
15 min walk • Lighthouse is an arts centre in Poole, Dorset, England. According to Arts Council England it is the largest arts centre in the United Kingdom outside London.
~1550 ftW
Bridge
Poole Bridge, Poole
8 min walk • Poole Bridge is a bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset, England. Constructed in 1927, the bridge provides a road link across a busy boating channel.
0.9 miNE
Park
Poole Park, Poole
24 min walk • Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events.
~740 ftNW
History museum, Museum
Scaplen's Court, Poole
4 min walk • Scaplen's Court is a fifteenth century Grade I listed house in Poole, Dorset, England, adjacent to the Poole Museum. The house is now used as a museum focusing on life in Poole between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, and includes a Victorian schoolroom and kitchen.

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Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Robert Baden-Powell?

Nearby attractions include Port of Poole, Poole (2 min walk), Poole Museum, Poole (4 min walk), Scaplen's Court, Poole (4 min walk), Poole United Reformed Church, Poole (4 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Robert Baden-Powell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Robert Baden-Powell:

Bus

Dolphin Quays • Lines: 60, One (2 min walk)
Poole, Old Orchard • Lines: 1, 60, 8, 9, One (3 min walk)

Train

Poole (13 min walk)
Poole Park (28 min walk)