Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Restored 18th-century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Overview
Restored 18th-century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture
Set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures remaining in the UK. Comprising of open grassland and mature trees, this Special Site of Scientific Interest is grazed by Highland Cattle.
Standing at the highest point of the site is the 18th century Darnley Mausoleum. Designed by architect James Wyatt, the restored Mausoleum was featured in the BBCs Restoration programme in 2003. The Mausoleum is open on the first Sunday of the month from April to September, see opening times for additional Sunday openings where possible.
- Telephone
- 01732810378
- cobham@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
How to get here
- Address
- near Cobham, Kent
- By cycle
- Cycle routes available to Mausoleum via various routes (but please note there are kissing gates from South Lodge Barn).
- On foot
- Map available at South Lodge Barn detailing routes to the Mausoleum.There is a waymarked footpath from South Lodge Barn to the mausoleum (just under 1 mile) and free guided tours (donations welcome) when Mausoleum open (subject to guide availablity). Route from Shorne Wood Country Park is approximately 2 miles. Other routes available across from Cobham Hall and Ashenbank Wood (Woodland Trust).
- By train
- Sole Street 1 mile
- By road
- Via the M2 and A2. Exit A2 at Shorne/Cobham. South Lodge Barn is found on the way to Cobham village, via Halfpence Lane, then Lodge Lane (please note limited privately owned parking available). Shorne Country Park - follow signs.
- Parking: Limited parking at South Lodge Barn (free, privately owned - please ensure track kept clear to ensure farm vehicle access). Pay and display parking at Shorne Wood Country Park (Kent County Council).
- SatNav:
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Opening times
Friday 24 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Saturday 25 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Sunday 26 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Monday 27 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 28 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 29 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Thursday 30 May
- Mausoleum Closed
- South Lodge Barn Closed
- Woodland Dawn to dusk
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01732810378
- cobham@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Cobham, Kent