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Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

7th April - 22nd September 2024

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 and South Lodge Barn are open on select dates during the summer. Free entry and no booking required.
More information on their website.

There is no parking at Cobham Woods, the nearest parking at Shorne Wood Country Park.

Via the M2 and A2, please exit A2 at Shorne/Cobham and follow signs for Shorne Country Park (DA12 3HX).

Please note that the car park at Shorne Country Park is not owned by the National Trust, there is a small fee charged for all day parking.

The Mausoleum is approximately a two mile walk from here.

Days and times

1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday of the month

12:30 - 16:30

Woodland open Dawn to Dusk

Location

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Address

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum Lodge Lane
DA12 3BS

Contact

01474 816764