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Owletts
KentFamily home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3AP
Important notice
Owletts is open to the public on selected Wednesdays and Sundays from May to September. Please see calendar for dates and times.
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 17 March 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden Closed Whole property
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £5.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £2.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £12.50 Family 1 adult, 2 children £7.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Car park
There is a small, free car park. Wheel chair accessible parking spaces available upon request by the side of the building. Visitors who require parking close to the property should phone beforehand on 01732 810378 so that a space can be reserved.
- Toilet
Single toilet (non-adapted) accessed via two steps
- Drop-off point
Drop-off point immediately outside house, with two steps up to the front door.
- Ramped access/slopes
One route for ramped level access to house via side of house.
- Steps/uneven terrain
House: two steps to entrance. Ground floor accessible. Seats on ground floor in each room. No lift to landing. Grounds: uneven and loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps, grass and undulating terrain.
- By road
- 1 mile south of A2 at west end of village, at junction of roads from Dartford and Sole Street.Parking: There is a small car park. Wheel chair accessible parking spaces available upon request by the side of the building. Visitors who require parking close to the property should phone beforehand on 01732 810378 so that a space can be reserved.
- By train
- Owletts is approximately 20 minutes’ walk from Sole Street railway station. From Sole Street station, take Station Approach Road heading east to the junction with Camer Road and Sole Street. Turn left into Sole Street and continue to walk along Sole Street for approximately 1 mile (1.4 km) until you reach a crossroads with The Street and Jeskyns Road. Cross over the major road to take the minor road opposite and Owletts is on your right-hand side.
- On foot
- Owletts is at the western end of The Street at Cobham, Kent: www.what3words.com/tribune.fade.salsa. There are many footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross this area from most directions.
- 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.
- Cycling
- Use https://www.cyclestreets.net to plan your journey using Lat/Long coordinates 51.39321/0.39130 as your destination.
Highlights
House
This Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home and family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Owletts
Explore the rooms and grounds of Owletts, an impressive 17th-century manor house and birthplace of celebrated architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Upcoming events
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Conservation Open Days 2026
Come and view some of the rooms and watch our conservation team in action in this impressive 17th-century manor house - the birthplace and family home of celebrated architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Event
House Open Days 2026
Come and view some of the rooms in this impressive 17th-century manor house - the birthplace and family home of celebrated architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Event
Heritage Open Day 2026
Come and view some of the rooms in this impressive 17th-century manor house - the birthplace and family home of celebrated architect Sir Herbert Baker.
About Owletts
This Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home. As you wander round the house, you will see the architectural influences of its most famous owner, architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Why not chat to our friendly room guides and look out for some of our favourite features such as the oval stained glass window, the electrical empire clock and the 17th-century plaster ceiling. To keep the children entertained, don't forget to pick up the house trail.
In the garden, the area in front of the house has been opened up for passers by to enjoy. The garden is currently closed for replanting and maintenance and will reopen later in the season.
The house is owned and maintained by the National Trust. The house, gardens and its events are managed by the tenants of Owletts.
History
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Sir Herbert Baker: the great British architect born at Owletts
Born at Owletts in 1862, Sir Herbert Baker loved the house and was influenced by its late 17th-century architecture. Find out more about his life and masterworks.
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Sir Herbert’s travel blog and Empire Clock
Find out about Sir Herbert Baker's early form of travel 'blogging' at Owletts, as well as the unique Empire Clock he invented to enable him to tell the time all around the world.
