Baden-Powell House, Scout hostel in South Kensington, England
Baden-Powell House is a multi-storey building in South Kensington with dormitories, conference rooms, and communal areas designed in the modern architectural style. The rooms are distributed across several floors, with each level connecting shared zones and sleeping quarters.
Architect Ralph Tubbs designed the building, completed in 1961, to offer scouts from around the world a hub in London. Over the decades, the site has remained a meeting point for youth groups gathering in the British capital.
Named after the founder of the worldwide scouting movement, the building now hosts youth groups from many countries who stay in shared rooms and gather in common spaces. Walking through the halls, visitors often encounter groups wearing their neckerchiefs, returning from city outings or sitting together at tables.
The location near South Kensington underground station makes it easy to reach many central attractions and the main transport lines across the city. Those staying here can walk to museums and parks or take public transport within a short time.
On each floor, panels and photographs recall the early days of the scouting movement and its founder. Visitors walking through the corridors can learn more about the development of this worldwide youth movement.
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