Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

A wide meandering grass path through the woodland — Wander along the meandering paths between the trees

Our ranger, Jonathan, with arms spread wide as he mimics the branches of a veteran tress — Arms open wide in greeting

The restored Darnley Mausoleum — Come and see the Darnley Mausoleum standing proud with commanding views

Highland cattle grazing in front of the Mausoleum at Cobham Wood and Mausoleum — Here's looking at you

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe. Please be aware that there is no parking available at this site.

Restored 18th-century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks and countryside sites are open. In England our shops are open, along with outdoor seating at cafés. In Wales some shops are open, and cafés are offering a takeaway service. Houses and other indoor areas are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority. We strongly advise booking your visits in advance, especially over the Easter holidays when places may be very busy. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance on travel.

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

History

History and restoration of the Darnley Mausoleum

The Darnley mausoleum sitting on the hill, with the surrounding trees dropping their leaves

The history of the Darnley Mausoleum

Where can you bury your family when the vaults in Westminster Abbey are full? In your own mausoleum of course. Well, that's the idea, but there was a problem...

Scaffolding in the mausoleum chapel provides a working platform for conservators

Saved from the brink - the restoration story

A Phoenix from the flames - neglect and vandalism almost destroyed this mausoleum. This is its story of its survival.

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

Our work

Ancient wood pasture with a standing dead tree, with open areas of flora and other large trees

Restoring the wood pasture

We're reinstating the lapsed wood pasture at Cobham Wood to stabilise and prolong the lives of our veteran trees, and to ensure it provides a sustainable future for rare deadwood invertebrates.