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Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

Kent

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

Near Cobham, Kent

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A view of the mausoleum at Cobham Wood and Mausoleum with a tree and deadwood in the foreground and the dramatic mausoleum designed by James Wyatt in the background.

On Mausoleum open days only, there is limited parking available near South Lodge on Lodge Lane, Cobham. www.what3words.com/mime.liability.juices. Parking is informal with no marked spaces. The Mausoleum is approximately a 1 mile walk from this parking area on unmade tracks, which may be uneven. If these spaces are full, or on days when the Mausoleum is closed, the nearest parking is at Shorne Wood Country Park (not owned by the National Trust) who charge a small fee for parking all day. The Mausoleum is approximately a two mile walk from the country park across uneven terrain. Please do not attempt to park on verges or narrow roads as you may block access for emergency vehicles.
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum Access Guide on AccessAble
Accessible toilet
Available at South Lodge Barn when open.
Steps/uneven terrain
Woodland is rough terrain with kissing gates on the path from South Lodge to the mausoleum. The mausoleum is reached via a series of steps to the chapel and crypt.
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Directions via Google Maps
By train
Sole Street is the closest railway station, roughly 1 mile from South Lodge Barn. Regular services run from London and other Kent destinations.
By road
On Mausoleum open days only, there is limited parking available near South Lodge on Lodge Lane, Cobham. www.what3words.com/mime.liability.juices. Parking is informal with no marked spaces. The Mausoleum is approximately a 1 mile walk from this parking area on unmade tracks, which may be uneven. If these spaces are full, or on days when the Mausoleum is closed, the nearest parking is at Shorne Wood Country Park (not owned by the National Trust) who charge a small fee for parking all day. The Mausoleum is approximately a two mile walk from the country park across uneven terrain. Please do not attempt to park on verges or narrow roads as you may block access for emergency vehicles.
Sat Nav: Shorne Wood Country Park DA12 3HX.
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 bus
The closest bus stop is on The Street (near Cobham village war memorial). Local services, such as the 416/417, run from Gravesend and Meopham Monday-Saturday.

Planning your visit

Map of Cobham Woods and Mausoleum

Take a look at the map of Cobham Wood and Mausoleum to help plan your visit. Better still - download this map to your mobile device to be your guide around our extensive grounds and footpaths. Download PDF - 1.46 MB.

Map of Cobham Woods and Mausoleum and surrounding area

Two visitors walking along a path near the mausoleum at Cobham Wood

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