Coldrum Long Barrow
Stunning views from the top of the barrow
Coldrum Long Barrow
Overview
Stunning views from the top of the barrow
Coldrum Longbarrow is the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent and takes its name from the now demolished Coldrum Lodge Farm.
It's possible the name 'Coldrum' derived from the old Cornish word 'Galdrum' which means 'place of enchantments'. Owned in perpetuity by us since 1926 in memorial of Benjamin Harrison, an Ightham historian, this 3,000 year-old burial chamber is the only one of those originally present in the Medway Valley to remain virtually intact.
Every year, on the 1 May at dawn the Hartley Morris Men visit the stones to 'sing up the sun'. This consists of performing a number of dances within the stones on top of the barrow, followed by a song usually performed at the base of the stones.
- Telephone
- 01732810378
- PettsWood@nationaltrust.org.uk
Coldrum Long Barrow
How to get here
- Address
- Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5EG
- By cycle
- View local cycle routes on the Sustrans website
- On foot
- Access on foot from car park, off Pinesfield Lane, Trottiscliffe
- By train
- Borough Green - approx. 4.5 miles West Malling - approx. 5 miles Snodland - approx. 4.5 miles
- By road
- North Downs, Kent, near West Malling and Maidstone, just off A20 and M20
- Parking: Car park (NT) off Pinesfield Lane, Trottiscliffe, spaces for 10 vehicles
- By bus
- Arriva 58, Addingstone to Maidstone, regular service, alight outside The George pub
Coldrum Long Barrow
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.
Coldrum Long Barrow
Opening times
Monday 20 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 21 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 22 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 23 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 24 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 25 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 26 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Coldrum Long Barrow
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01732810378
- PettsWood@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5EG